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    Mesh system: 2400 sq ft - Wireless backhaul only

    Hi all. Long-time lurker, been doing a lot of research on-and-off for the past couple months. Having trouble figuring the right solution for my home, and would appreciate any insight/advice you can provide. Home is two levels - 2400 sq ft. Really only need two-pack system preferably tri-band...
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    Port mirroring makes router freeze

    Hi, I have an Asus AX56U with Asuswrt-Merlin 388.1 and I want to mirror all traffic to my Snort VM running on a Proxmox host. When I set these iptables rules, the router immediatly freezes. It doesn't reboot, unless I do it physically, and all units on my network loose connection with...
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    Any reason not to upgrade from RT-AX86U to RT-AX86U PRO?

    Couple days ago, got a new RT-AX86U PRO router for my parents’ house. Speed-wise is smooth and for home entertaining connections were pretty nice. The latest firmware 3.0.0.4.388.21074 got an upgrade somehow. Netflix streaming seems without congestion compared to my old router back at home...
  4. Sven Golly

    Router to replace ancient RT-AC56U (large home)

    First, we don't have any WIFI 6 devices in our home. Something may use WIFI 6 in the future but everything connected is 802.11ac or lower. DEVICES: 2 home office computers - ethernet solar array monitor - ethernet Obihai VOIP box - ethernet 3 Wyze IP cameras including front door. Side door...
  5. tokengreen

    Asus RT N66U PPTP VPN Client won't allow connection to VPN network - DNS problem?

    Hi there, I'm a little lost. I'm using the RT N66U as a secondary router to connect to a VPN for an Amazon Fire stick. I was using the same model for years when it died. For several reasons, I've got a spare of the same router I've started setting it up and I'm having problems with setting up...
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    Solved VPN setup on router but IP Address not changing

    I got a second router to install an OpenVPN client on so I will have 2 home networks, one with "regular" internet access, and one that is encrypted via VPN. I want two networks so I can pick and choose if I connect a device to a VPN connection or not. But after installing the VPN on my second...
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    Asus RT-AX89X dual band WiFi router stuck on rescue mode

    My Asus RT-AX89X seems to be stuck in rescue mode, I’ve been trying everything I Can but it doesn’t turn on fully, the power light just blinks slowly. I tried uploading firmware and even hard factory reset it still won’t turn on
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    Is is unusual for Asus to not release a router firmware update for over 2 years?

    The device in question is RT-AC59U V2. It seems like an updated version of RT-AC58U but rereleased in 2019/2020 in certain markets. The last firmware update for then a 1 year old new-to-market device was back in Oct'20. It's Dec'22, and I'm sure a lot of security vulnerabilities would have...
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    Asus RT-AC86u AC2900 Router Same firmware but different numbers

    Hey all, I tried my best to search this but didn’t have any luck finding answers. I don’t even know if the title is correct… Does anyone know why they both have different ‘Firmware version’ numbers, first router 16_0 and the second 384_82072? Is it just like serial numbers but for firmware...
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    AI Mesh ASUS

    I live in a faraday cage (not really but pretty much, concrete and rebar including all the interior walls) 3x AC86U in ethernet mesh no issues for 2ish years. I tried adding a AX1800S to the mesh, wirelessly but no matter what I do it will not connect to the preferred mesh node assigned. It...
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    What are the optimal settings for my AC86U Router?

    There are 7 people in my home which is quite demanding for my Wifi. I do not know much about a lot of this but would be able to navigate the ASUS website with some guidance. I want all of the lower demanding devices to be on the 2.4g and the gaming and tv devices to be on the 5g. so far I have...
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    Improving my Bufferbloat score

    Hi everyone, I currently have a home setup with 2 AX86U in mesh, on wired backhaul (cat 6) running Merlin 386.7_2 software. My internet connection is a 400/50 "hybrid" cable internet. I recently ran a bufferbloat test on my hardwired Windows 10 computer (connected directly via Cat6 to the main...
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    BRICK WALLS- NEED MAXIMUM RANGE FROM ONE ROUTER

    Hello everyone, My house has brick walls, and it is time to upgrade from my Asus n56U. My connection is 30MB DOWN and 5 UP. Which router will give me the maximum range? The range is a huge priority. I am not looking for a mesh network. If you have two or three suggestions, that would be...
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    Should I specify the DNS Servers?

    Hi All, I have an Asus ZenWifi XT8 router and can set the DNS servers. I've never done this before. Should I specify the DNS servers to be a little safer? If so, should I just use Google's 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 or something else? Anything else I don't even know to ask? Thanks so much!
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    Could somebody explain which of these three ASUS routers is "better", please?

    I am dipping my toe into home networking and wish to upgrade the router my ISP gave me. As I understand it, I can put my router into modem-only mode and connect a third-part router to do everything else. The advantages being that, unlike ISP-provided routers, these third-party routers have far...
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    Security advisory for RT-N12E CVE-2020-23648 (10/19/22)

    From Asus today: https://www.asus.com/content/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/ 10/19/2022 Security advisory for RT-N12E CVE-2020-23648 ∇ Vulnerability: CVE No#: CVE-2020-23648 This vulnerability affects the RT-N12E which is in default status. The RT-N12E is not affected after setting the...
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    Asus AX88U Client VPN, custom configuration too short

    Hi all, I'm trying to configurate an OpenVPN with NordVPN on my Asus AX88U Merlin 386.8. I need to fill in 495 lines of code inside custom configuration but it's impossible because is very short. I loaded also a ovpn file with all configuration but result is same. I'm trying to add a...
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    DOCSIS + Wifi6 MESH solution?

    I am seeking an upgrade for my old Netgear C6300 router, it is pretty outdated in technology (DOCSIS 3.0 instead of 3.1) and on top of that it does not cover all my rooms, so I decided to go into Mesh. I have a pretty petty 3000 sq ft house. I have read several threads here, and I see there are...
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    New router suggestions please. AES-Ni? VPN

    Hi everyone, I need to buy a new router since i'm moving, i've been using a AX86U for the past couple of years and it has been solid. I have to leave that at my old place and wanted some recommendations for newer/better models if available. Currently dont have any wifi 6e devices, so can save...
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