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    RT-AX82u Slow download speeds with VPN

    Hopefully I can get some support here because I'm pretty hopeless at this point. I have an RT-AX82U that as of a week ago was working fine, with download speeds over 150 Mbps with mulvad VPN enabled. Randomly, my speeds plummeted and after resetting the router and modem, nothing improved. For...
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    RT-AX86U/AX-88U - Guide to properly configure and optimize Wireless for 2.4G Coverage and 5G Speed

    Hi, I am looking for a comprehensive and detailed guide with explanations to configure Wireless - General and Wireless - Professional tabs in the RT-AX86U and RT-AX88U, my goals are maximum COVERAGE with the 2.4G Band where I am going to have mostly IOT devices (Ring cameras, Garage door opener...
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    Linksys Velop WHW030(X) Detailed Config (Web GUI?)

    I am trying to help a friend (remotely ATM) with issues they are having with their Linksys Velop WHW0303 Mesh. They have tried to connect both a wireless camera and a CPAP machine to the network, but the units are not connecting. Details are vague TBH. After reading the manual, which is...
  4. K

    XT8 wireless connection seems slow.

    Hi I recently got a gigabit fibre connection and decided to buy a couple of XT8 at the same time. One of my main reasons for buying the XT8's was to be able to have wireless backhaul across my apartment, as my fibre connection enters my apartment at the opposite end of my old internet...
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    Connecting 2 Routers in Bridge Mode. Router configuration

    I am trying to connect two routers via a bridge as I am receiving poor connectivity on my first floor. I am planning to connect the 2 routers with Ethernet cable from LAN port of Router 1 (R1) to LAN port of Router 2 (R2). Is it the right way? My ISP's R1 is a FTTH dual band - some Chinese made...
    • bshaw
    • Thread
    • 2 routers bridge mode configuration networking
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Other LAN and WAN
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    Where can I find configuration files?

    Sometimes it just much easier to access and modify some files via SSH. That's how I do on my OpenWRT devices. But on Merlin it is not clear for me where are the configurations stored. For example where can I find the Asus(?) MiniDLNA configuration file and where are the Entware related...
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    Here are the settings that resolved my issues with iOT devices and the RT-AX86U

    Hey all, After having a very frustrating day yesterday of my smart bulbs not working correctly after the recent firmware update to my RT-AX86U, I finally was able to put together a list of settings from older iOT based threads here on the forums, and other sources I gained by reading online. I...
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    Asus Routers and IPV6 configuration for Spectrum Internet

    Hey all, Does anyone here from the U.S have Spectrum with an Asus router? I was curious what the correct settings were for IPV6? On the routers I've configured in the past, usually I've set it to dynamic and Dual stack. Asus has more options than I'm used to in certain areas. I have only...
    • iFrogMac
    • Thread
    • asus configuration internet ipv6 router spectrum
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: ASUS Wireless
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    Configuring OpenVPN for Merlin

    I replaced my router and needed to set up OpenVPN again. My old setup was quite old and I went with the latest Easy RSA 3. Hopefully the following will make it easier for others who need to do the same. This was done on a Windows 10 machine. Everything, except easytls, was included in the...
  10. eibgrad

    Tutorial How to monitor DNS traffic in real-time

    The following script allows for real-time monitoring of DNS on the router for the purposes of knowing what DNS servers are in use, and which network interfaces are being used. https://pastebin.com/AGNF8cC8 Overview One of the most difficult aspects of the router for users is managing DNS. DNS...
    • eibgrad
    • Thread
    • configuration connection dns leak tracking utility
    • Replies: 234
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    Asus RT-AX88U configure Wifi6 in mixed environment

    Hello, until now I used in my 5ghz configuration Wireless Auto mode, control channel 36 and 20-40-80 MHz. AX mode and 160 MHz disabled. The speeds were ok, but now I want to use Wifi6 hardware. What are the optimal settings to use or test in a mixed network environment. Ik know all situations...
  12. mith_y2k

    smb.conf from /mnt/sda1/overlay isn't copied at boot

    Today I was fiddling with my Orbi configuration running Voxel and wanted to reboot to make sure everything was clean. After reboot all my custom configuration started as expected, i.e. DNSCrypt, but strangely Samba went back to Voxel's default. I am confident I put the files in the right place...
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    What specifically is happening in the “Auto” Wi-fi wireless mode?

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    Asus Merlin OpenVPN Server and DD-WRT Client not working together

    Hi I wonder if someone can take a look at my configuration and help me solve my problem ... I have a desire to use my home (UK) Asus RT-87U flashed with Asus Merlin firmware as my DNS proxy given that I travel quite a bit and particularly to one other EU location regularly and wish to use BBC...
    • Pseudomax
    • Thread
    • asus merlin configuration dd-wrt openvpn
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: VPN
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    Setting the Time

    How do I set up the NTP Time Server? I noticed the following entry in my System Log today. Jul 28 04:03:09 crond[214]: time disparity of 646738 minutes detected Thanks.
    • ScottNY
    • Thread
    • configuration ntp server ntp update system log errors time
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    Orbi best practices and setup

    If I missed a sticky please let me know. I set up my Orbi AC3000 and satellite and am looking for some more detailed information on how to best tweak it or at least a benchmark config. I am running in AP mode (Frontier/FIOS G1100 router), using channel 5 for 2.4ghz selected. It is the least...
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    Request for Help: Introduction to Firewall (iptables) config to increase 32 rule limit

    Hi All, RE: Could someone please explain the specific steps, and what code i need to add/change in asuswrt-merlin, in order to use iptables or another approach to increase my stock firewall 32 rule limit. I am a newbie regarding the use of asuswrt-merlin. I have the stock asuswrt firmware...
    • kadlugan
    • Thread
    • configuration firewall iptables newbie tutorial
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    Custom SMB config troubleshooting

    I've added some config option to smb.conf following the wiki, and it was added, but it was added in the end of smb.conf, i.e. to one of the shares. It commonly known, the structure of smb.conf is How to add my option to the global section? Should I specify section just in smb.conf.add? In the...
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    Maximum log level

    What is the maximum log verbosity level on stock AsusWRT and on Merlin? I followed this guide and set level to 9, and now it is empty and shows nothing.
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    Backup / Restore procedure prior to installing newer firmware to same router

    Scenario: You have a router running Asuswrt-Rmerlin that is fully configured and working. You want to install a newer firmware version of Asuswrt-Rmerlin. 1) What method should be used to fully backup the configuration of the router so that it can be restored after installing the newer...
    • Denna
    • Thread
    • backup configuration firmware restore
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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