rt-ax86s

The last firmware update for the RT-AX86S was in May of 2024, but the RT-AX86U has received more recent firmware updates. What's going on with it?

Hello, I know this is buying advice thread but need advice for selling. My AX86S has served me very well for learning networking stuff and AX86U has been solid with Merlin and minimal config. I’m in the UK and wondering how much I should put this up on ebay? Check the average price and they...

Hello, So I currently have 2 asus routers working with AiMesh. The main router is RT-AC88U on 0 Floor and the AiMesh Node is RT-AC66U_B1 on 1 Floor. Now I've noticed how old both of my devices are getting and even tho AC-88U is older then AC66U_B1, AC-88U is way better router compared to...

Hello, Been trying to work out how to connect IoT devices on Guest network that allows to interact with main wifi to Airplay etc. Currently only have Samsung TV and Sonos Arc that requires this. Intranet access set to disable by default and on guest wifi 2 with 192.168.50.0 subnet. How do you...

Is there a built-in killswitch in the OpnVPN of Asus AX86S? Asking because I don't see any way I can activate it. So I was wondering if it might be built in or non existent? If so then is installing Merlin the only alternative?

Hello, Is it normal to have 169.255.x.x IP range on the routing table? I bought this HG612 from Amazon. Was literally plug and play until I saw that 169 ip, then tried accessing the modem GUI. Was unable to, so I flash it with unlocked version with web GUI. Can access it now, but afraid to...

I'm testing out our new router and all seems well - except I can't access router.asus.com on my iMac. I have no problem on an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook - just not my iMac, which shows this error, like a non-existent domain: Hmmm… can't reach this page Check if there is a typo in router.asus.com...

Can you confirm if there is intention to add the new RT-AX86S to the list of supported devices? The ASUS site shows it as having the same firmware image as the RT-AX86U. Is it possible the current version of Merlin that already supports the RT-AX86U would work on the S version anyway? It...