Recent content by phlojo

Hello all, I have an RT-AX88U as my main router running latest merlin (3868_8) and two RT-AC68U routers running latest merlin (386.7_2). I can't seem to be able to add the AC68Us as nodes. I reset them and all and i am able to discover them and start the add node process, but when it reaches...

Sorry to sound like a total newb next... So the number of streams and number of external antennas are always one to one?

What does 1x1, 2x2, 3x3 mean in this context?

Thank you all for the passionate responses. You never disappoint. Very informative. The only question I can't answers is this... Are the antennas on st AX88U omnidirectional indeed, and if yes, does the donat coverage apply. I struggle to reconcile the 'omni' with the 'donut'. F

Does it matter which way my router (AX88U) is pointing/turned relative to my house layout? If my house is more long than wide, do I want the router to be parallel to it or perpendicular? It feels to me like when I have it perpendicular, the reception is better from end to end, but I could be...

This is very helpful. Very much appreciated!

Thank you very much!

Got it. I'm fairly clear on the first 3 paragraphs/recommendations. My house is about 3600sqft more or less half on each level. Is 4 nodes overkill? I do not have smart connect on the Root Router, so I assume that as a result it is not enabled on any of the AIMesh nodes either. I have two...

Hi, I am a new user. Great community here, very useful, so much knowledge, at times overwhelming but all around a great place! I have been an ASUS router user for as long as I remember, but only recently I went down the Merlin route. My current set-up is as follows: Root/Main Router: A new...