wifi - lan - wifi; slow internet
Hi Everybody, I just joined the forum. I have a weird networking problem, and I've been looking for a solution for quite a while - so far without luck. I hope you guys can give me a hint. So in short:...
View ArticleRT-AC87U or AC3200 or AC68U or AC68P
I want to add a router in my bed room to get better signal there. My walls are old plaster with wire mesh so signal isn't good there. Right now I have an RT-AC68U so I was thinking of upgrading that...
View ArticleUpdate Client List via asus mobile app-issue
I'm using the latest version of the asus mobile app and Merlin's 380.57. Three times so far when I have customized the client names from the mobile app there has been a corruption and total loss of the...
View Article2 Devices - 2 networks - connection between them
I have a FTTB internet connection from provider A. It's connected to an ASUS RT-AC66U via ethernet (WAN) and through a PPPoE connection. However, my IPTV is coming from provider B. It's a DOCSIS3...
View ArticleConfused about OpenVPN firewall settings
Hi there, I recently switched from using Tomato by Shibby to Asuswrt-Merlin. I set up OpenVPN and it is working nicely. But I am confused about the following: For OpenVPN I set up a specific port...
View ArticleHelp: RT-N66U no more 5G network
Hi, I am using RT-N66U for about 2 and a half years, without problem till recently, the 5GHz signal totally gone. I tried to do factory reset, clear NVRAM with "mtd-erase -d nvram" command, flashed to...
View ArticleNo connectivity with manual DNS?
I have been having intermittent problems for a couple months now getting connectivity with my AC56U running Merlin and an OpenVPN client for all my traffic. Previously I would try many things and...
View ArticleOdd issue with samsung TVs
The samsung tv connected fine when it was a netgear r7000 but when I put asuswrt on it, it keeps saying failed. i can see it go a IP and even tried setting the DNS manually but it just keeps refusing....
View ArticleConfiguring MTU size.
I'm just trying to figure out which ethernet ports connect to my pc. I already have the computer setup to use 9000 mtu size, but don't know which port on the routers end I need to adjust. I'm pretty...
View ArticleIssue with setting up NAS on RT-N66U
So I've got a 2TB NAS/Portable HDD Drive in the back of my RT-N66U. I've set it up to the point where is picked up on my Laptop but just cannot seem to get it registered on Windows on my PC. Both my...
View ArticleWall mounted Nighthawk X6 R8000 - best antenna placement?
Just picked up a Nighthawk X6 R8000 over the weekend. It is mounted on a wall in the living room on the first floor of our 2 story 3600 sq. ft. house. I have the six antennas flipped out as as far as...
View ArticleRouter with VPN client support
Hi everyone, I'm looking to get a new router and want to use my VPN PIA Private Internet Access account with it. I do a lot of surfing and streaming. What would you recommend. VPN is a must. I have the...
View ArticleNeed help with extending wireless signal from my modem/router.
My cable modem has built in wifi, but isn't great in the range department. I have a Netgear n600 router plugged directly into that and turned off the wifi on the modem. The signal is a little better...
View ArticleASUS RT-AC68U + NETGEAR AC750 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Range Extender (EX6100)
Hi Asus experts! I have an ASUS RT-AC68U but unfortunately the signal in my main bedroom on the other side of the house keeps dropping. I just purchased a Netgear AC750 to serve as an access point...
View ArticleConnect several home networks with VPN
Hi, I'd like to connect 4 home networks (mine and relatives). All networks have asus routers with merlin FW. Every network connected to the different ISP. First home has network 10.10.1.0/24, second -...
View ArticleCisco RV180 QOS and Bufferbloat
I have just installed an RV180 router for a new customer. The customer has Comcast Internet at 180Mbps. With default settings, the router LAN speed tests at 180Mbps down / 12Mbps up, but with a...
View ArticleUsing RT-AC68P as repeater?
I'm using an RT-AC68P with 378.56_2 firmware in repeater mode, and I see that there is are eth0, eth1, and eth2 interfaces. I'm assuming that eth0 is the interface for the 2.4GHz. wireless supplied by...
View ArticleZyxel Zywall USG40 vs Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X or lite vs. pfsense SG-2220
I am looking for a new wired/dedicated router/firewall. After doing some research I am torn between: Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X or lite pfsense SG-2220 Zyxel Zywall USG40 The Ubiquiti seems to be a general...
View ArticleRT-68 VS RT-88. Worth the cost to upgrade?
I have a rt-68u with the latest firmware. I'm just squeezing by getting a signal to my shed. (I have 20 wifi devices connecting to it). I haven't seen any direct comparison between the two. Will it...
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