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Hello, I'm a self-funded student reading for MSc in Cybersecurity. My research and work involve heavy local network usage. I currently have a single Netgear R7000, which has 4x1Gbps ports. All of the ports are divided between a Dell workstation with two NICs and a Synology NAS. I see my homelab...

Good morning, I have an ASUS RT-AC86U router, running Merlin 386.1_2. I have enabled the VPN on my router, and I have successfully connected over the WAN from several OpenVPN clients (Android phone, Windows laptop). My clients are able to connect to my LAN devices using the local IP address...

There seems to be a bit of a debate on whether the addition of cooling fans are recommended for ASUS Routers such as AC68U, AC86U, AX86U etc. I have read both sides - either saying what seems hot is nowhere near touching the throttle, or saying heat/temperate is the reason for the many reports...

So basically as the title states. I own An asus RT-AC68U which is connected to a PPPoe Injector which then goes to a receiver which goes to a local tower. they advertise fast speeds have told me that I have a strong connection and that packet loss is at a minimum between the receiver and tower...

Hey everyone, I've been scouring Google and forums, but can't seem to get a decent (or at least a comfortable) answer to this question. Maybe I wasn't using the right keywords, etc, but please lend me your knowledge. The main unit I use is an Asus with Merlin If I want to create a virtual...

Hello All - New to the Forum, ASUSWRT-Merlin user for a few years now, big fan. Trying to simplify my life managing the house network with some automation. My Gear: AX88U primary/(2)AC68U's as AP's, all connected by ethernet. Just updated to latest 386.1 firmware :-D Supported also by Pihole...

Hi everyone, Recently sold someone a apple airport express, and they are telling me they cannot for the world of them get it working. I'm trying to avoid the return process if I can assist them getting it to work. The goal is to use it with the comcast modem (might be a that combo...

Hello guys, I'm sharing the net with my neighbor. I trust the guy(known him 2 decades and his net use) so I'm fine with him being on my network. I want a setup similar to this: It's the new ap/router I need advice on. What would you buy under $100 if it must have at least 1 Gigabit LAN and...

Hi Everyone! As the title pretty much suggests, I need some help with selecting a modem and router for my apartment. Here are the details: Apartment size: about 700 sq ft. Here is a layout Past equipment: Archer CR700 Modem and Router Combo. Internet Speed: 300 Mbps. Optimum 300 plan. Budget...

This tutorial will teach you how to set up a dual-router configuration with a dedicated VPN router behind another router (the primary router). This will work with any VPN-enabled router firmware, including DD-WRT, ASUSWRT (including Merlin), and Tomato. We will be using what is known as...

I am in the US with AT&T as my internet provider. I have just signed up with Nord VPN. As my current router does not support VPN, I have bought one that does, the Asus AC2900 (RT-AC86U). I am a complete novice at this type of thing, and need solid step-by-step advice how to set the Asus router...

https://www.netgear.com/media/RAXE500_tcm148-116580.pdf Due for release in March 2021 @ $599.99

Here’s a summary of NETGEAR consumer and business products announcements from this year’s virtual Consumer Electronic Show: 4G/5G: Nighthawk 4G LTE WiFi 6 Router (LAX20) – With a built 4G LTE modem, the LAX20 is certified for carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile who serve customers in hard-to-reach...

The newly introduced Wi-Fi 6E products include two Wi-Fi systems and two routers, all operating on the 6GHz band, offering increased bandwidth and lower latencies. The first three Wi-Fi 6E products include seamless roaming capability, AI-driven mesh functionality, and all feature TP-Link’s new...

After reading a few threads here about dedicated mini pc, Qotom, Yanling and Minisys are the leading choices as a VPN appliances. I have an existing wireless setup, so a wired-only hardware is perfect for my use. I will be running it as an OpenVPN gateway and firewall for my existing network...

I'm planning on getting gigabit internet from AT&T next month because I need to update to a new internet package deal. The majority of my devices are connected to wifi so I would wish they could benefit from gigabit speeds on wifi. As for range, I live in an apartment ~1500 Sqft I do have some...

Hello guys, i am noob in this AIMESH questions I have main router AX88U and node AX56U, i am not really happy about this node so i ordered AX82U and i wish to connect them without cables. And also i have AC86U, i know it's one of the best AC routers on market. So my question is if my wireless...

Hey everyone! I am currently using the RT-AC5300 for 4 years now but I have an issue with the range. From the router to my room, there are 2 walls and the network or WiFi strength is quite bad. I am thinking of getting another ASUS router to setup as a mesh/node. Any recommendations?

The new two-node Orbi WiFi 6 Tri-band Mesh System (CBK752) is NETGEAR’s first Orbi Wi-Fi 6 system with a built-in DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem. With each node powered by a single quad-core 1.4GHz processor and six internal antennas, the AX4200 CBK752 kit provides coverage up to 5,000 sq ft and has...

Dears, I am looking for the right and optimized setup for the network of my house. House is a 400 square meters building of two levels/floors with a total of 4 apartments and 4 shop lots at the ground floor. The connection is 100 MegaBits FTTH and the modem/router is Huawei Echolife HG8245Q...