Recent content by nickff

I appreciate this. I must admit..."missing" out on some of the speed is the main reason I was looking to replace my router with a newer model. Occasionally, my 5GHz signal drop the internet connection for a few seconds and when it happened the other day, I finally was pushed towards...

Thanks! If I didn't want to go "big" for the node...which smaller routers play nice with the BE88U? Does it just need to start with an "RT"?

Hello, I recently moved to a 1 Gbps internet plan and apparently the RT-AC88U is too old to supply speeds much above 500 Mbps wirelessly to the devices on my network. I am looking to replace both the AC88U and AC68U and am curious what devices I should be considering. I want to keep the 8...

So, if my networked devices are all 192.168.1.###...those will all have to be changed? Thanks!

I am considering moving to ATT Fiber as the upload speed is significantly faster and the price is the same as my cable internet. However, I am worried about my network gettin' all out of whack with the change. Can I simply put the ATT Gateway in IP-Passthrough mode, connect my current...

I was able to get things up and running by swapping out the AX router for an AC68U...both on the newest firmware. Security camera is installed and working properly. Thanks!

Extending my WiFi network is all new to me...I looked up what "repeater mode" is and attempted to set that up on the ax1800. When setting it up, it appeared to create to new SSIDs (one for the 2.4 signal and one for the 5 signal). Is that how it should work? I would then have to have the...

Would it be worth trying to swap out the ax1800 with an acXX model? I can likely get one fairly cheap via eBay or similar.

I have an RT-AC88U as my main wireless router and it has been rock-solid. I recently added a RT-AX1800S as an AiMesh Node so that I would have a robust signal for a security camera that will be installed above my garage. I am able to get the Node added to my AiMesh network, but once it is up...

I would love to know your thoughts on the switch...I am looking at doing the exact same switch.

I normally would "upgrade" when a new wireless spec (a, b, g, n, ac, etc.) is formalized...however, I have never had a router that is as trouble-free as the N66U...it is rock solid. Now that all my devices are AC capable...I am just looking for an AC router that gives me enough of a benefit to...

So the main benefit is file sharing speed between my devices?

Any big advantages with the AC86U over the RT-N66U (my current router)? My Xbox One X is hardwired. I do SOME file sharing between my two computers from time to time. All my wireless devices are AC capable.

Can I create ISO files from my DVD movies, store them on a NAS, and then watch them on my networked devices? If so, is there any particular NAS that is needed or particular software?

I would like to start ripping my DVD collection and be able to view them throughout the house without using the physical discs. Can I rip them to ISO files, put them on a portable hard drive, attached the hard drive to the 66U and then watch the movies on my networked devices? FYI...I am...