Recent content by Sonicmojo

Do not see this on the Canadian ASUS for sure. All I get is this May 2023 release : Version 3.0.0.4.388.23285 70.86 MB 2023/05/15 S

Agreed. And yes - I may actually consider asking myself the Merlin question this time around. S

Interesting. Obviously I will need Merlin on the AX86U before trying it - but sounds like a plan. Can't hurt to try it if I can reset. S

Thats the one. Life just got in the way of a reflash and a config :) S

So - you are saying just wander into the network cabinet - yank the old one out and plug the new one in? I was thinking more like - plug my PC into the new one (offline) - do my thing (based on my AC86-U) screencaps and once I can confirm all is good (including the latest Merlin) - then walk it...

RT-AX86U. To replace a well worn AC86U with the least amount of hassle factor. My only simply requirement is to have the new router on the latest Merlin by the time the WAN plug goes in for real. S

Finally putting in the new AX86-U this week. Still a bit foggy on best practice for setting this up - new - and then pulling the plug on the old router (AC86U) Most guides I have found indicate it's best to do the major configuration for the new router (including flashing to latest Merlin) -...

Are you seeing any slowdowns or negatives (specifically with the "newer" AX86U) that makes you think something is compromised? Sonic

John - my apologies. Yes yours is the "S" - not familiar with that one to make a comment unfortunately. But I am sure someone will chime in. Please consider starting your own thread so mine does not get off track here. Thanks! Sonic.

John - if you cruise the boards here - there are a ton of folks running this router. Must have something good about it :) As noted - mine is sitting shrinkwrapped in it's box at the moment. I can share whether it's a good choice or not once I get up and running next week. Cheers Sonic.

But - let's say one is not specifically concerned about firmware at this time (Case in point: I am still using my trusty REALLY old RT-AC66U as an Access Point upstairs with 86U) and let's say I am only concerned with killing dead WIFI spots around the house - is there any physical/speed/setup...

Interesting. So - even in this mode - the wireless radios are still on etc? I may pass on this as I do have proper LAN cabling throughout the house (and a couple of spare switches kicking around) Now L&LD mentions that it is not a good idea to pair an AC class router with an AX class - is...

L&LD Wow. Thank you so much for the input. I do appreciate the links and feedback. Can you expand a bit on Media bridge mode? I do have a ton of hard wired devices around here and have seen this Mode but never really studied it in depth. Cheers Sonic.

All After many a great year with my (Merlinized) RT-AC86U - it's time for an upgrade. Finally nabbed a new RT-AX86U and will be starting the home LAN afresh this weekend. The existing AC86U will be moving upstairs to provide "mesh' coverage for the upper level of the house and I will of course...

Mav I will be on it like a hawk if it goes out again. So far I have been up for 2 days, 17hrs and 48 minutes.... As far as clients go - this is simply dead internet. If/when it happens again - I will do an internal ping test (to the Shaw modem ip) and in parallel - an external ping. This...