RT-AC86U hit the FCC

[ColinTaylor]

How does Asus define those regions?

Is Europe a region, or should I even check for specific countries within it?

Yes, EU is a region. AFAIK Asus doesn't differentiate between countries within the EU.

 

[bmn1]

Here how it looks like. I am on latest beta build with AiMesh functionality

Hello,

which firmware are you using correctly? I bought my AC86U in germany and the region dropdown is completely missing with firmware 3.0.0.4.382.16466

Probably only the chinese model got that dropdown.

 

[Pir8pete]

Hello,

which firmware are you using correctly? I bought my AC86U in germany and the region dropdown is completely missing with firmware 3.0.0.4.382.16466

Probably only the chinese model got that dropdown.

yes it's the Chinese model thats got that

 

[Pir8pete]

now I have a question for any1 that can answer correctly;

I will be receiving the Chinese model in the mail soon, now would I, can I load the firmware from Asus's usa site?

 

[bmn1]

yes it's the Chinese model that got that

Is the "region" dropdown still available with merlin's custom firmware?

 

[Pir8pete]

not sure I'll need to wait for my order to get here from china to test. I just ordered it on Oct 2nd, item tracking status says it's now packed and ready to ship by DHL

 

[bmn1]

not sure I'll need to wait for my order to get here from china to test. I just ordered it on Oct 2nd, item tracking status says it's now packed and ready to ship by DHL

It would be really nice if you could test if the "region dropdown" is available with the latest Asuswrt Merlin.

Test builds are available here (all credits go to merlin): https://www.mediafire.com/folder/bj94sbhrh7e49/Test_Builds

Since it's not possible to adjust the TX power anymore, does changing the region automatically adjust the transmit power?
EU would work with 20 dBm (100 mW) and US with 23 dBm (200 mW), is that possible?

 

[vwsplitty1980]

It would be really nice if you could test if the "region dropdown" is available with the latest Asuswrt Merlin.

Test builds are available here (all credits go to merlin): https://www.mediafire.com/folder/bj94sbhrh7e49/Test_Builds

Since it's not possible to adjust the TX power anymore, does changing the region automatically adjust the transmit power?
EU would work with 20 dBm (100 mW) and US with 23 dBm (200 mW), is that possible?

+1 would like to know

 

[RMerlin]

It's not a question of firmware, it's a question of region. The firmware will only display the dropdown for some models within some specific regions. For instance, the region selector will not appear for routers set for the US region.

The behaviour of my firmware is 100% identical to that of the stock firmware there.

 

[bmn1]

It's not a question of firmware, it's a question of region. The firmware will only display the dropdown for some models within some specific regions. For instance, the region selector will not appear for routers set for the US region.

The behaviour of my firmware is 100% identical to that of the stock firmware there.

Thanks merlin.
Can you tell us if changing the region affects the used transmit power?

I'm really sad, that Asus patched out the possibility to adjust TX power. It was great for an environment with multiple access points.

 

[RMerlin]

Can you tell us if changing the region affects the used transmit power?

I don't know what it does.

 

[Odkrys]

Can you tell us if changing the region affects the used transmit power?

http://cooln.kr/bbs/review/519117?p=4

This is a review of RT-AC86U in South Korea hardware community.
The effect of region changing is not dramatic.
At the bottom of the page there is a result of KOR vs U.S.A.
FYI, limitation of asus router transmit power in South Korea is 80mw.

 

[Gingernut]

Random question here but has Asus updated or changed in any way their download master implementation?

Still uses an obsolete version of Transmission?

Thanks

 

[Pir8pete]

Here's how I'm going to avoid my congested neighborhood;

Made an account with GearBest to order the Chinese hardware version here -> https://www.gearbest.com/wireless-routers/pp_662065.html they are having a "Flash Sale" right now, I paid $186.99USD shipped to Canada

Used DHL for shipping and had the invoice price set @ $25.00USD to avoid customs/duty.
Received the router within 3 days -> http://www.dhl.com/en/express/tracking.html?AWB=8008466502&brand=DHL

Setting language to English and the region to Europe and here's what it gives me;

2.4G gives me the extra 12 and 13 channels


5G gives me the extra 52 to 140 channels


FW that was loaded out of the box


Merlin's FW


As Merlin mentioned it's doesn't matter what FW is loaded it'll still have the region select drop down menu, that is as long as Asus doesn't change this in the boot loader.
Once I have a solid work FW with everything running smooth I won't be flashing new FW. Why change whats working! So in the future if Asus does change the boot loader it won't effect me.

As for warranty; as long as best-buy selling the same product I'll still have warranty, it's a greasy move but too bad!!! then make a product that last like it should.

FYI: Power plug is the same as USA / Canada

Combined with this above router I may get this to block my neighbors - https://www.jammer-store.com/spec5-5ghz-wifi-jammer.html#

 

[Pir8pete]

cool feature;

 

[Pir8pete]

 

[Pir8pete]

TEST_2G and TEST_5G

too bad I couldn't get anymore separation on the 2.4G side. I could put it to 20Mhz

There are more 5G in the area, just behide each other on the inSSIDer screenshot, but heck look at my TEST_5G all by it's self lol

 

[jim769]

As Merlin mentioned it's doesn't matter what FW is loaded it'll still have the region select drop down menu, that is as long as Asus doesn't change this in the boot loader.

So you have it set to english how does that give you the extra channels ? How did you change the region ?

 

[Pir8pete]

So you have it set to english how does that give you the extra channels ? How did you change the region ?

English is set so I can read it, then I set the region to get the diff channels. Region menu is already there on these routers vs the USA/Canada ones.



I only posted the above to answer ppls questions and well alittle bit of gloating to boot ;p I may bust my neighbors balls too a bit when I see him as his router would mimic mine, now it can't lol

 

[jim769]

O ok