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    Best ASUS router for gaming and VPN

    I'm having issues with my ISP provided router and looking to purchase a new ASUS one to replace it. My ISP connection is 400Mbps and will be using it with NordVPN. A few models I was looking at were the RT-AX86U Pro, RT-AX88U Pro and the GT-AX6000. What's the best ASUS model right now to keep...
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    ASUS TUF-AX4200Q CFE Restore?

    Hi. I'm using ASUS TUF-AX4200Q(小旋风Pro). Since it came from China, territory_code was CN/01. I tried to change it to somewhere else. I did back-up the CFE files on /jffs. I edited the CFE files and did flashing but somthing went wrong... (I did dump and edit "Factory" and "Factory2" mtdblock)...
  3. DiOnlyThingINoIsThatIDont

    The Asus + Merlin + NordVPN router never disconnects from the internet when NordVPN stops working for a moment.

    March 10, 2024 Subject: The Asus + Merlin + NordVPN router never disconnects from the internet when NordVPN stops working for a moment. Good morning, I have an Asus RT-AC86U router with the latest firmware from Merlin and NordVPN. When NordVPN shuts down, you never know when, the router...
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    T-Mobile ASUS TM-AC1900 (RT-AC68U variant) gets WAN IP and can ping Internet but connected WiFi clients indicate no Internet?

    Bought a used TM-AC1900 router off Craigslist to replace my less powerful router that's been used with a Netgear modem for Xfinity Internet. Router's firmware is 3.0.0.4.376_3108, i.e., *not* flashed with ASUS RT-AC68U or other compatible 3rd party firmware and not ready to do that at this...
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    Should I upgrade from WiFi 6, to at least 6e, at this point?

    Hey all, been a while since I've posted a question here. I've been using an Asus RT-AX86U for the past few years. While there is nothing wrong with this router, and everything is working. For future compatibility, would it be ideal to upgrade from this WiFi 6 router to at least 6e? I did...
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    ASUS XT8 MESH Dropped Packets

    I have recently changed to BT Fibre and noticed dropped packets every few seconds. I have switched off the two nodes and removed all Ethernet cables leaving only my laptop connected to monitor the packet drop log. They are being dropped every few seconds. I am logging these onto my Synology...
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    ASUS XT8 Dual WAN

    I am testing an iPhone hot spot as a secondary backup WAN to my ASUS XT8 Mesh router. A Mikrotikls mini router connects as a client to the Iphone and provides an Ethernet service to connected devices. It works fine for my Mac laptop with download speed 18Mbs and upload 13.8mbs, but does not...
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    Asus AiMesh with wired access point headache, out of my mind, angry

    I'm at a loss folks and before I completely lose my mind in anger and throw all of these Asus routers against the wall, I'm hoping someone can help me figure this out. Basic premise is that I live in a 3000 sq ft home, half of it has an upstairs, along with attic space over the garage and all...
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    Mysterious DDNS Certificate on RT-AX58U

    Hello guys and thank you for all your help. I feel like I have been spamming this forum these last couple of days and I really appreciate all the help. :) Now I have another question. I have in front of me an RT-AX58U with the latest firmware: 3.0.0.4.388_23925. I was going through the...
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    RT-AX82U came with firmware: 3.0.0.4.386.50224, but it's not listed on the ASUS download page

    Hello! I'm trying to find the 3.0.0.4.386.50224 firmware which came stock on RT-AX82U V2. But it's not listed on the ASUS firmware download page? https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax82u/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=RT-AX82U Is it common for ASUS to...
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    ASUS TUF Gaming AX4200 always broadcasting WiFi, even with radio turned off

    Hello guys! This is driving me insane. I bought a new AX4200 and disabled all radio functionality, both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio. I then realized that the router was still broadcasting a WiFi with a random name. Example: "42HCNXLDKW496M2495XRTFFN349N". Everytime I enable the 2.4 or 5GHz WiFi...
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    Is it normal for the firewall to restart by itself? notify_rc restart_firewall

    Hello! I was looking through the logs of my RT-AX58U router and saw that the message "notify_rc restart_firewall" comes up sometimes. Usually after an attempted update, or sometimes after a reboot. Had about 14 instances of this happening over a couple of months. Is this normal/safe?
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    How to configure Asus Merlin for 464XLAT?

    hi, i using GT-AX-11000 with latest Asus Merlin firmware. and asus router connected with 5G CPE router with Bridge Mode. my sim internet is ipv6 only internet. so, need 464XLAT. i tested 464XLAT with openwrt and it's working fine. so, how to configure 464XLAT with asus Merlin in router mode...
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    What does ”[tdts_shell_ioctl_stat256] Recv ioctl req with op 2” mean?

    I got hundreds of the following messages in my router log yesterday: ”crashlog: <7>[tdts_shell_ioctl_stat256] Recv ioctl req with op 2” What does that message mean?
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    Is netem module included in firmware? How can I get it?

    Hi, Just wondering if netem module is included, if not, how can I get it into the router? I am able to SSH into the router. I would like to use such command: tc qdisc add dev eth0 root netem delay 100ms Thanks
  16. BeKozGaming

    [RT-AC88U][386.12_4] "backup_jffs.tar Failed - Virus detected" Error saving JFFS partition: Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml

    Hello, After most recent update to 386.12_4 firmware on my Asus RT-AC88U router I am unable to backup/save the JFFS partition via web GUI. I receive an error "backup_jffs.tar Failed - Virus detected" instead. Has anyone faced this before? P.S. I did just sign up for the forums.....long...
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    Extend Aimesh

    Hi I have an Aimesh system at home that works pretty well. One XT8 as main router and 3 extra XT8 nodes. I now would like to extend towards another place in the house. The idea is to buy a new main router and use the existing XT8 as the extra node. I'm looking for a better (tri-band) router...
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    VPN menu missing on Asus AX11000

    Hi, I just bought an Asus AX 11000 and have set it up as an access point. I want to use it as an additional router always connected to VPN. Now I just found out that the VPN menu item is not available. So I cannot setup VPN. I though VPN is a standard functionality for this router. I have...
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    TUF-AX6000 vs GT-AX6000;which one is the better wifi router?

    Hello, I'm currently living in South Korea for a while, and I'm looking for high-end Wifi routers for my studio apartment. I'm planning to place 2 routers, since the studio is about 1780 sqft. (165 sqm.) I'm planning to go for Asus since the products support Aimesh. The GT-AX6000 and the...
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    Optimal Settings for gt-ax6000 mesh network settings with 4 RT-AX82U's

    I have a main gt-ax6000 in the middle of a 5,000 sq foot house (2 levels) and its a mesh network using 4 RT-AX82U. I am hard wired the cameras for the house into the mesh units. Mesh units are on on the 5G channel I have an AppleTV4k box using Infuse that streams content (non local content), 2...
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