I am trying to get my new RT-BE88U to function at least as well as my old GS-AX3000 and so far the results are beyond disappointing. Almost immediately, I got the impression that things are slower, much slower. However, system resources abound.
I did not use the stock firmware at all and went straight to the latest Merlin as that was one big reason I wanted to go with the new router. So I cannot say if this would be different without Merlin.
My stuff is mostly older - a mix of wifi as well as ethernet directly to the router. I have disabled Wifi7 (don't need it). I have tried to make the setup/config as near exactly the same as I can. Some devices that were really solid before and dropping off/on now. I don't get it. Seems like most of the serious issues involve the 2.4Ghz wifi.
The unit I got was an open box unit. So I know someone returned it for some reason. Maybe it is just a lemon?
I know I have not provided much info here. But I am so sorely tempted to go back... Thanks
I did not use the stock firmware at all and went straight to the latest Merlin as that was one big reason I wanted to go with the new router. So I cannot say if this would be different without Merlin.
My stuff is mostly older - a mix of wifi as well as ethernet directly to the router. I have disabled Wifi7 (don't need it). I have tried to make the setup/config as near exactly the same as I can. Some devices that were really solid before and dropping off/on now. I don't get it. Seems like most of the serious issues involve the 2.4Ghz wifi.
The unit I got was an open box unit. So I know someone returned it for some reason. Maybe it is just a lemon?
I know I have not provided much info here. But I am so sorely tempted to go back... Thanks
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