Google OnHub Announced
Looks like Google is entering the Wireless Networking game in partnership with TP-Link. https://on.google.com/hub/ http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wire...6-google-thinks-we-need-another-ac1900-router It...
View ArticleAsuswrt merlin 378.55.3_HGG-FINAL mod
Hello all try this asus merlin firmware mod https://www.mediafire.com/folder/05psguze7t8gs#myfiles This firmware is better than original asuswrt merlin 378.55 firmware.This fimware wifi signal is very...
View ArticleN66U being out performed by ATT Uverse Wireless Gateway
Hi, I recently moved into a new house with ATT Uverse. As part of this, they gave me a Motorola NVG589 Wireless modem/gateway. I live in a walkout basement home, and the router is located in the...
View ArticleTime to replace my wifi router/ap, suggestions?
About 4-6 weeks ago, lightning struck my place. Had a few things die, and some others are now starting to give out. Next thing that finally gave up the ghost was my ASUS RT-N66U. It's been a reliable...
View ArticleMonthly or Daily Usage Tracker?
One thing I enjoyed having on DD-WRT was a daily and monthly usage tracker so that I can see how much usage was used for that day or that month. Does Merlin or stock ASUS firmware have a similar...
View Article378.55 Firmware periodically waking up network attached printer
I have an ASUS RT-AC66U. I recently updated from firmware 376.49 to 378.55 and now my Canon Laser Printer is periodically waking up from sleep for no reason. The printer is connected via Ethernet. This...
View ArticlePlease explain how source code can be used to confirm the legitimacy of...
I think I am missing something. I know how a checksum confirms that you downloaded the file correctly, but how does source code help us confirm the firmware someone might put out? How would one go...
View ArticleAFP Time Machine on NAS not working
Hey Guys, I have been trying to get my time machine working with a QNAP NAS and having some woes. WHen I reboot the router, the Mac can see the TM share and do a backup to the NAS - ONCE. After that, I...
View ArticleIs it possbile to schedule reboot on DSL-AC68u (asus firmware)
Can I doing it from script? I try to write script on jffs partition but seem like it not auto-run on start. Is it possible to do it? Thanks
View ArticleGuest network, DHCP issue - Windows Sever 2012 R2
I have a small home lab at home where I have a Windows server 2012 R2 host with DNS, DHCP, firewall (Sophos UTM) and some virtual machines. Today my Asus RT-AC68U is in Access Point mode and the server...
View Article30 / 30 / 30 Resets. Voodoo or real?
This sure smells like an unnecessary urban myth. And performing it more than once, even more so. Where did this come from?
View ArticlePort 80 open externally
Hi, I just installed Merlin on my new ASUS RT-AC66U yesterday. What makes me worried is that I can see port 80 is open when I do an nmap from the outside. When I try to connect using a browser and...
View ArticleAsus DDNS: (ddns_return_code == 'register,203') but still not registering
Having some issues with the Asus DDNS. I've restarted the router, turned off the DDNS, turned it back on after a reboot, changed the hostname. Still no success. Here's a section from the log: Code: Aug...
View Articlert-ac66u usb tether to lumia 640 windows phone
I wanted to purchase and use a Lumia 640 windows phone as a usb tethering connected to RT-AC66U router. The phone costs only $40 on metro pcs I also wanted to play around with windows mobile 10 so this...
View ArticleHoping for advice on a small home network...
Hi all, I'm no network expert, and am hoping for a bit of advice on my small home netork. Right now I have mostly Mac and iOS clients on a wifi network, through a Netgear 802.11n router -- I switched...
View ArticleAC87U Antennas and Temp
Hello, Are the 4 antennas all the same or are they different for 2.4GHz and 5GHz? Also Question about temps. My Temps are 2.4: 46°C, 5GHz: 71°C CPU: 73°C Is that OK?
View ArticleCan I remove NAT but still use the Firewall?
Hello all, My home setup is I have a modem with a DHCP server and an Asus RT-AC68U running as a router / firewall / wifi hotspot. I'd like to install an inline tap between the ISP Modem and Asus router...
View ArticleBasic safety/cat6 performance/wiring question
As I indicated in my first post, and as you'll quickly deduce, I'm a complete newbie to all-things-home-networking. I am pulling cables in my condo from our office, to an overhead crawl space. (that is...
View ArticleSkylake / Thunderbird 3 (USB C port) NAS and video edit server
Hi folks, For video production I need new workstation and server for backup and editing for 4K production and, after a bit of Googling, I've become aware of the arrival of TB3 with the new Skylake...
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