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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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    Release Asuswrt-Merlin 386.14 is now available for AC models

    We had some storms knock out one of my APs. I pulled an AC3100 from the spare box. It wasn't up to the latest Merlin so I flashed it to 386.14_2 and did a reset. First thing I noticed is it didn't come up with the expected initial setup screens so I did a red button reset and no change. I...
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    WPA2 compatibility issue with WPA2/WPA3 Setting

    Ya, that's also what I did on my RT-AX88U and my friend's RT-AX88U PRO. Unfortunately the WPA2 Personal isn't an option in the setup on the RT-BE96U. I opened a support chat with ASUS. Guy claims I found 2 bugs that he's escalating. According to him the WPA2 Personal SHOULD be available and...
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    WPA2 compatibility issue with WPA2/WPA3 Setting

    RT-BE96U I recently replaced an RT-AX88U with a RT-BE96U. There appears to be a backward compatibility issue with some WPA2 devices when the wireless is set to WPA2/WPA3 Personal. I've been up and running on Merlin now for a couple of days. As it was with my RT-AX88U on Merlin, the WPA2/WPA3...
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    RT-BE96U - Merlin WPA Q

    DOH! I most certainly did NOT do the down grade parameter. I guess you get lazy after all the years of load n go reliability!!! THANKS! BTW, is the WPA selection issue I asked about really correct for stock? Seems strange UNLESS of course it's because the 6GHz is enabled or something...
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    RT-BE96U - Merlin WPA Q

    I got an "accidental steal" on an open box RT-BE96U. I actually ordered from Amazon a new in box for the $449 price and they shipped an open box that was still mostly in factory protective coverings but missing the CAT 6E cable. Opened a chat w/Amazon before cracking the tape and they offered...
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