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    AX88U Slower Speed with Ethernet

    I just upgraded my Xfinity speed to 1Gig from 600mb and my AX88U is not able to go anything over 600mb with Ethernet. I get 1gig when I directly contact to the modem. This means there is something from the router..There are no FW or IPV6 enabled and still not able to exceed anything over 600mb...
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    Asus AX Router Recommendation

    AX88U has stronger 2.4Ghz
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    Asus AX Router Recommendation

    My question is about setup AP and using smart connect feature. I just like to know what channel should I keep the AP on ?
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    Asus AX Router Recommendation

    If I were to make AX88U my primary router and AC86U my AP (hardwired), SSID (smart connect) should be same ? If so, what channel should I be setting them to? Currently, I have two AC86U and each has its own SSID for 2.4g and 5g. I have the channel manual setup because of to much clutter of WiFi...
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    Asus AX Router Recommendation

    My existing AC86U drops 5ghz signal time to time when Trend Micr is enabled. Any issue like that with AX88U? Also, do you recommend this over AX86U? Thanks
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    Asus AX Router Recommendation

    In market for ASUS AX router. I have a 4000 sq house and trying to see if any ax router will cover that much and still have stability. I am currently using AC86U.
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    Asus Router Model Recommendation

    Just looking for good Asus router that can cover 3500sqf house and stable. Thanks in advance
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    AC86U 5GHz Randomly Dropping

    For the last week's. I have been struggling with the 5GHz frequency on my RT-AC86U router randomly dropping off. I am running the latest version of Merlin 384.8_2... Anyone having this issue? I do have another Asus router N900 setup as AP running on different channel. I nebnehad this issue...
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    Merlin VPN Recommendation & Configuration

    Yes. My dowadown speed without PIA is 176 and with PIA 66. The only cipher that is working for me is AES 128 CBC. I tried GCM and it won't connect. Even in the instructions they have listed CBC. I noticed you listed that your speed double with GCM
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    Merlin VPN Recommendation & Configuration

    I followed the instructions and have lost half of my download speed with VPN enabled. I did not import ovpn file and just went with the configuration settings on PIA Merlin setup. Can you please take a look at my settings and provide any feedback to gain my performance back. Thanks in advance
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    Merlin VPN Recommendation & Configuration

    I just got my subscription for PIA and plan to setup tonight. Will let you know know if I run into any issues. Thanks
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    SSL Certificate For Merlin

    I own AC86U and have the latest version of Merlin running..I always wonder if the sign certificate that comes with the upgrade can be installed on the router. Is that possible to install the SHA256 that comes with Merlin? Are there any pro and cons? Can someone please provide me steps to install...
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    Merlin VPN Recommendation & Configuration

    I have AC86U with latest version of Merlin. I am shopping for VPN and any recommendations would be awesome. Goal is to have all my network go through a VPN and why looking to use third party VPN. I am hoping there is way to add third party VPN on Merlin Openvpn option. Thanks in advance
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    Ac86u most stable firmware

    When running mtd-erase2 nvram on my AC86U getting not found in putty. Any suggestions?
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