Is this switch set-up reasonable?
Basic VLAN type question here... Start with an 8-port managed switch (ex. Cisco SG200-08P). Connect a few wireless AP's with "guest" and "staff" SSID's. Connect an unmanaged switch feeding several...
View ArticleAsus RT-AC5300 poor WiFi on 5G-2
I would like to have a question to the WiFi experts: my 5G-1 band gives max 866 MBit/s, my 5G-2 band just offers me a max of 173,3 MBit/s I'm using Merlin's last avalable FW because last available on...
View Articleac-rt5300 wireless speed
Hello, I could use some help here. Just got new router, was able to setup ton of things including link aggregation (port 1-2 connected to my switch which supports LACP). Now I have an synology NAS on...
View ArticleTraffic log on NAS-share?
Hi! I read that the Merlin FW can mount shares from external devices.. So I was wondering if this means that the traffic log can be stored on say an NAS? As I understand it, you'd need user scripts at...
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ASUS AC3200 brand new after bridge setup, keeps disconnecting
Hey guys, So, I just finished setting up my AC3200 which is connected to my ISP's modem. Everything is working through ethernet but the wifi seems disabled. I've turned off smart connect. The wifi leds...
View ArticleFirewall problem on 378.56_2?
Hi, This is really a twofold question. 1) Has something changed with the firewall rules from 378.56_2 when doing NATTING from WAN? 2) How do I see the firewall rules? a bit more details: It starts with...
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Something got past my router firewall?
Can you help me interpret what happened recently? I run Symantec Endpoint Protection on my Windows7 PC (I get it free from work). A couple days after replacing my old router with this new RT-AC68U I...
View ArticleDoes Play Store traffic show as "Youtube" in traffic stats?
I've been looking at the traffic stats on my RT-AC68U, and am seeing alot of traffic being identified as Youtube app traffic, despite me not using Youtube on the devices in question. Is the Google Play...
View ArticleWAN with bridged modem
Hi, walking around seveal problems (it's make me crazy) I found this at Wiki: https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin/wiki/Access-modem-Web-UI-on-WAN-port-(no-script) Anyboby knows if this setup is...
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May I enable PPPoE Pass Trought?
I'm trying to config a DSL-N14u as a bridged modem and setup a RT-N66u as the main router. I have a lot of problems to wake up the PPPoE connection from my router and, dessesperated, I'm checking each...
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switching OpenVPN Client from device in local net?
Hi everyone. I'm on 380.57 RT-AC87U. all traffic is routed through a vpnclient. I'm searching for a way to de/activate a certain vpnclient from within my local network without login in to the router....
View ArticleMerlin NAT Loopback Problem
I had to switch back to Asus NAT Loopback. Was having internal forwarding issues with my IP cameras, and the second I switch back to Asus, the problem stopped.
View ArticleRouters that handle VPN well
I have just been informed, that if I establish an OpenVPN client with my Asus RT-AC68U router, I will experience a 60% – 70% drop in speed. I am presently getting download speeds of just over 100 Mbps....
View Article380.57 IPv6 misconfigures dnsmasq
The code to configure dnsmasq for IPv6 DNS servers is using "servers-file" incorrectly. As the dnsmasq man explains, this is for an external file of resolved names, not a list of DNS servers. ie, it is...
View ArticleCan I use an N66U as a bridge for my wired game consoles AND as a 5Ghz wifi...
Currently using an N66U Dark Knight as my primary router. I had a bridge for my game consoles, but it just up and died. I am thinking of buying a new Asus AC router (1750 or so, probably), and moving...
View ArticleRT-AC3100 firewall setup
I, I have to open the port TCP 3689 or port UDP 5353 to let acces to my apple tv. i have a problem to connect remote application with Apple Tv and Apple tel me to open this port. So how can i do this?...
View ArticleTP-Link TL-WR802N?
Anyone on the forum have experience with the TP-Link TL-WR802N? Specifically has anyone tried running third party firmware on it? It looks like it is similar to the TL-WR841ND v9 and can unofficially...
View ArticleFirewall
Hello Is there a way to make a local to local lan firewall ? So i can block a certain port to a ip on the local network ? I tryed iptabled drop but it dont work
View ArticleAsus router purchase question
My brother is looking to spend around $150 on an Asus AC router. What is the best Asus option in this area?! Pros/cons? He doesn't have the best access for hard wiring his Xbox One, so the main purpose...
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