new RT-AC86U, which firmware should I install?

[KevyMatts]

What firmware would you recommend to install on a new AC86U?

 

[alecmascot]

What firmware would you recommend to install on a new AC86U?

For routine use install the latest stock

 

[KevyMatts]

For routine use install the latest stock

Hi, sorry new to the forum, latest stock as in just stock firmware and not merlin?

 

[pirx73]

Yes, stock is stock firmware. One provided by ASUS themselves. Not Merlin's

 

[KevyMatts]

Oh okay, its 3.0.0.4.384. My stock, so you not recommend to use Merlin?

 

[alecmascot]

Oh okay, its 3.0.0.4.384. My stock, so you not recommend to use Merlin?

If you have no need for the added features then it is just another unnecessary variable.
For many users the added features are invaluable.

 

[festus77]

Hi, sorry new to the forum, latest stock as in just stock firmware and not merlin?

If I were you, I'd stick with Asus stock firmware for about a week or so, maybe ...

While you're running stable, read, read and read this forum. An excellent starting point is https://www.snbforums.com/members/l-ld.24423/#about. (Don't make any changes yet, though)

If all that is too much for you, then just stick with Asus stable version.
If you're a tinkerer, well, go for it starting with whatever Merlin's current stable version is. And then a little later try out AMTM is you're so inclined.

Enjoy ...

 

[Tech9]

Oh okay, its 3.0.0.4.384.

This is the latest stock Asuswrt firmware for your router:

RT-AC86U - Support

www.asus.com

Version 3.0.0.4.386.45956

 

[noah way]

I run Merlin for Diversion ad blocking. This is a transformative experience, as I am reminded whenever I access the net through an unfiltered connection.

 

[KevyMatts]

So i got my AX68U, have installed merlin anything you recomend i should install apart from ad blocking?

 

[noah way]

Diversion is the only add-on I use. I'm trying to keep the geek level to a minimum.

 

[KevyMatts]

Diversion is the only add-on I use. I'm trying to keep the geek level to a minimum.

Yes same as myself I'll look into Diversion.

Currently my Bufferbloat is Grade B. But when I use Cake QoS and set the bandwith min i lose about 10Mb or so but I get grade A+ anyone know if thats okay?