Hi, need some basic configuration help with my Asus RT-AC66U running Merlin 3.0.0.4_378.51_0. I have an old Linksys router running DD-WRT as a repeater bridge that is dying. I use it exclusively to connect my home theater hardware (TiVo, receiver, etc.) via wire to the Linksys, thereby allowing those units to think they are all wired when they are actually wireless (using 802.11ac). I did not use it as a range extender, it was exclusive to the home theater. The Linksys is dying.
Basically, I want to know how to best configure the RT-AC66U to replace the old unit. I could install DD-WRT, but I wanted to try out the Merlin firmware because it supports WDS using WPA/WPA2, just like DD-WRT does with a repeater brdige.
I cannot seem to find a comprehensive guide on configuring Merlin WDS and was hoping for some help, or perhaps a link I missed. For DD-WRT, I know I had to put the router in AP mode, turn off all the firewall stuff, configure as a repeater bridge, and that I could not use 2.4GHz and 5GHz simultaneous - it was one or the other, otherwise the router freaked out.
For Merlin, how should I configure things? Specifically, things like:
1. Is it possible to use 2.4GHz and 5GHz freqs simultaneously, and is this advisable?
2. What Operation Mode is recommended? Repeater mode, AP mode, or Media bridge?
3, Should I even use WDS, or one of the modes above? If I should use WDS, which mode above should be configured?
4. Depending on answer to #1, is disabling the unused 2.4GHz radio considered good?
Basically, my priority is for the wired devices connected to the Asus to have the fastest and largest possible connection to my wireless network.
Thank you for the assistance.
Basically, I want to know how to best configure the RT-AC66U to replace the old unit. I could install DD-WRT, but I wanted to try out the Merlin firmware because it supports WDS using WPA/WPA2, just like DD-WRT does with a repeater brdige.
I cannot seem to find a comprehensive guide on configuring Merlin WDS and was hoping for some help, or perhaps a link I missed. For DD-WRT, I know I had to put the router in AP mode, turn off all the firewall stuff, configure as a repeater bridge, and that I could not use 2.4GHz and 5GHz simultaneous - it was one or the other, otherwise the router freaked out.
For Merlin, how should I configure things? Specifically, things like:
1. Is it possible to use 2.4GHz and 5GHz freqs simultaneously, and is this advisable?
2. What Operation Mode is recommended? Repeater mode, AP mode, or Media bridge?
3, Should I even use WDS, or one of the modes above? If I should use WDS, which mode above should be configured?
4. Depending on answer to #1, is disabling the unused 2.4GHz radio considered good?
Basically, my priority is for the wired devices connected to the Asus to have the fastest and largest possible connection to my wireless network.
Thank you for the assistance.