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    Firewalla

    If you are using Tenda as your router (and not AP mode) then see compatibility link. Tenda Nova is compatible in "simple" mode. Router Compatibility: Simple and DHCP Mode – Firewalla https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047098773-Router-Compatibility-Simple-and-DHCP-Mode
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    Firewalla

    When you say "use firewlla inline with my tenda router" what are you referring to? My understanding is that the Tenda router can be used in "AP" mode, which is what you would most likely do since Firewalla functions best in router mode. I have my Asus and Nextgear in AP mode which enables them...
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    Firewalla

    Oh, and I have current Merlin firmware on the AX88U, but I think running it AP only helps with wifi and a few other systems (but not firewall etc). The aimesh AX68U is running current Asus firmware and not Merlin.
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    Firewalla

    So its been a while since I was on this site. I'm still using Firewalla Purple and happy with it. So I have my Firewalla connected to my Frontier modem upstream and downstream to a smart switch. From the smart switch I have two APs attached: One my Asus AX88U (configured AP mode) and the...
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    Beta Asuswrt-Merlin 386.8 Beta is out for specific models

    Updated AX88U in AP mode to 386.8 beta 2 from beta 1. No problems including connections to aimesh node AX68U.
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    Firewalla

    Oh and I have 2 links that may be of interests explaining Firewalla: Forbes (recent) Active Protect - Firewall Explained by creator AND a link to a video explaining the Firewalla App and all the features of the Firewalla. I'd like to hear from a member here as to how an Asus Router compares...
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    Firewalla

    I like knowing what's going on with each client, group and network, and I find Firewalla gives me that information and a way to deal with multiple issues. I found Asus more of a black box in that regard. Unless you are sophisticated with programming the Asus router with code that reveals more...
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    Firewalla

    Yes I used the WAN port on the AX88U to connect to the LAN port of the FW. My AX88U is in AP mode and I have a Netgear smart switch and other devices connected to the AX88U LAN ports. I think before I plugged them into the AX88U LAN ports that it registered "unplugged." FW needs to register...
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    Firewalla

    So I got the FW Purple and installed it as router and attached Asus AX88U in AP running Merlin. I was reluctant to switch AX88& to AP from router but I wasn't comfortable with Trend Micro or Asus firewall, and didn't know what was going on behind the scenes in the router and attached devices...
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    ASUS/Merlin privacy concerns?

    Just asking, not that concerned. Just trying to get feedback and knowledge from the experienced members who have been around the block. Thanks.
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    ASUS/Merlin privacy concerns?

    Here's How Your Router Collects Data and Handles Your Privacy - CNET https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/your-router-is-collecting-your-data-privacy-explainer/ Received from DuckDuckGo a link to a CNET article that includes ASUS router policies. Apart from Trend Micro AI Protection is there a...
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    Release Asuswrt-Merlin 386.5 is now available

    386.5beta1 to 386.5 no problems.
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    Beta Asuswrt-Merlin 386.5 Beta is now available

    First time upgrading to a beta version of Merlin on AX88U. Developing confidence in the integrity of the firmware I suppose. Dirty upgrade from 386.4 to 386.5 beta 1 with no problems taking only 3 minutes. All stable and working after reboot.
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    Firewalla

    Did you have to turn off firewall on Asus AP as well as AIProtection (Trend Micro)? How about VPN Director and openVPN clients?
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    Firewalla

    Anyone use Firewalla inline with Asus router as firewall and/or bridge? https://firewalla.com/
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