Recent content by TheConsultant

No, I don't think the AX line existed in 2018/2019? My AC86U was £80 - it's modern-day equivalent, the AX86U, is retailing for over three times that amount.

Asus 8x-series routers.

Oh I'll definitely need a new router, I can't rely on this one. Just that once it's replaced, I'm more inclined to open it up and tinker on with it with a view to having it available as a backup or as an AiMesh node. I just haven't gone ahead yet as I'm grumpy at the price of replacements which...

Today I've turned off the 5GHz radio completely, and CPU temp has dropped to about 81 degrees. Hopefully it will soldier on until I can find a decent deal on a replacement, because in the UK, the RT-AX86U is the same price as the RT-AX86U Pro, which is around £265. The RT-AX88U Pro is even...

Indeed, I wasn't wanting to see it that high. I guess that after 5 years, it's on it's way out. Shame as it's been a great unit. I don't have a backup router I can drop into place, nor do I want to rely on rigging up fans for something I'm dependent on for work and so much more (we have Sonos...

Many thanks, that's handy to know! This is what it shows: fanctrl_info = ; curr_cpuTemp = "98.875"; curr_rxData = fanctrl_info[3]; curr_coreTmp_2 = fanctrl_info[1]; curr_coreTmp_5 = fanctrl_info[2]; :eek:

Hi, this forum has been a goldmine of information but I've been unable to find anything that pertains to the combination of symptoms I'm experiencing. I'm in the UK, running a stock AC86U as a single AP (no AiMesh in use), latest firmware (has always been kept up to date) - and in the past few...