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I've had an ASUS RT-AC88U router running Merlin software for over two years and am now having an issue with Netflix, Dark Sky Weather (iPhone), TurboTax Updates, and iPhone OS updates being blocked on all my devices (TV's, phones, computers).
I first thought this was a DNS issue and tried multiple settings (originally had the router point to Google's 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)
After troubleshooting including upgrading to the latest Merlin software, I found the issue was with the Ai Protection setting (left at default for all of these years). After I disabled this protection, everything is now working (see screen shot).
My question is, why now? I didn't see anything with Ai Protection as part of the firmware upgrades (present and in the past). Also, I'm concerned that this protection is now no longer active.
Has anyone else experienced this type of issue? Any advice would be greatly appreciated (obviously I'm not a network expert).
Thank you.
I first thought this was a DNS issue and tried multiple settings (originally had the router point to Google's 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4)
After troubleshooting including upgrading to the latest Merlin software, I found the issue was with the Ai Protection setting (left at default for all of these years). After I disabled this protection, everything is now working (see screen shot).
My question is, why now? I didn't see anything with Ai Protection as part of the firmware upgrades (present and in the past). Also, I'm concerned that this protection is now no longer active.
Has anyone else experienced this type of issue? Any advice would be greatly appreciated (obviously I'm not a network expert).
Thank you.