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    Another 3.0.0.6 quirk, using bridge devices

    Interesting. I need to see what his firmware revision is but I know it was current. Also his is the 4 tuner but I can't believe that's the issue, I'd assume it's the same networking. Base address is 192.168.200.X and I typically set a "local" for the domain. I'll be over there in a couple...
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    Another 3.0.0.6 quirk, using bridge devices

    Nope, no VLANS and I tried connecting to the "base network" as well as the guest.
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    Another 3.0.0.6 quirk, using bridge devices

    Over the weekend I helped a friend add a SiliconDust network tuner for his PLEX server. The only antenna access location has no access to a wired ethernet port and the SiliconDust tuners don't support wireless. I pulled out an old AC68 from the bin and configured it as a media bridge to...
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    Release ASUS RT-BE86U Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_38984 (2025/08/11)

    I've been a HUGE fan of ASUS routers for years because they did such a good job on the firmware (and Merlin of course). With the more recent history of firmware complexities/bugs in releases and pricing creep, that love affair is fading as time marches on.
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    Release ASUS RT-BE86U Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_38984 (2025/08/11)

    Suggesting a factory reset is all well and good but this is my main router and a "ground zero" reconfig can take more than an hour. I know it's ill advised but has anyone recently uploaded a saved setting file over top with success? I'm going to the ASUS support site as well but with all the...
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    Slow and droping wifi 2.4ghz

    TOTALLY AGREE! My RT-BE96U has been more of a headache than a joy. It was a "let's play around since I have a couple WIFI7 devices that turned into a nightmare. My RT-AX88U network was pretty rock solid (non-PRO 3004 FW).
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    Slow and droping wifi 2.4ghz

    Do you have a spectrum scan like from WiFi Analyzer or other?
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    RT-AC3100 Firmware choice

    That's what I thought and what I've done in the past as well. Always like to ask in case something's changed! THANKS for the response!
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    RT-AC3100 Firmware choice

    I still run 3 RT-AC3100 in wired AP mode out in the shop and garages. They're currently running Merlin 386.14_2 I see there's an ASUS release ASUS RT-AC3100 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_48322 dated 02/26/2025 on the ASUS website. Will there be a Merlin update coming along to incorporate...
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    3006 firmware branch not ready for prime time

    YUP, that's exactly what I did, another AP just for the Honeywell :) :) Hopefully the "roll back" of the AX88 to 3.0.0.4 Merlin will fix this. We have to wait for a day when his wife isn't WFH :)
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    3006 firmware branch not ready for prime time

    Curious, I've always thought the WIFI stuff on Merlin was exactly the same and was a "compiled library" in his builds. Are you suggesting the Merlin 3.0.0.6 WIFI is modified? I have a BE96U and have to keep it on stock until I resolve and/or close out my tickets with ASUS and wasn't planning...
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    3006 firmware branch not ready for prime time

    Found another one yesterday. Another friend of mine with an AX88PRO (3.0.0.6 firmware) installed an older Honeywell WIFI thermostat that refused to connect to the WIFI. https://www.honeywellhome.com/us/en/products/air/thermostats/wifi-thermostats/wifi-smart-color-thermostat-rth9585wf1004-u/...
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    3006 firmware branch not ready for prime time

    All my APs are hardwired, except for the "shop" scenario I mentioned for my friend where I needed a specific targeted outdoor link for backhaul.
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    3006 firmware branch not ready for prime time

    Ya, I've seen some of that. I don't use AIMESH. I manually manage my APs.
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    3006 firmware branch not ready for prime time

    I really struggled where to post this and I really don't like posting such "general review" type posts but I could not wrap my arms around this any other way. PLEASE, I hope we can restrict comments to the intent of the thread. If it makes you feel better, go ahead and tell me what an idiot I...
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