Wireless Client Bridge set up? (without DD-WRT)
Hi SNB, I want to use my old Linksys WRT54G as a wireless client bridge to connect two gaming consoles in another room via a wired connection. The bridge would connect with my primary router, a TP-Link...
View ArticleRT-N66U Upgrade to Windows 10
I have a small home network operated through an RT-N66U. Three computers are connected via Internet and one by Wi-Fi. Internet connection is via a Billion modem with wired connection. I also have three...
View ArticleRT-N66U Upgrade to Windows 10
I have a small home network operated through an RT-N66U. Three computers are connected via Internet and one by Wi-Fi. Internet connection is via a Billion modem with wired connection. I also have three...
View ArticleUnknown entry in RT-AC68U System Log?
I have been utilizing Merlin's 378.51 firmware on my RT-AC68U for several months, and everything has been working perfectly. As always, I am grateful to Merlin for all of the time and effort that he...
View ArticleTRENDnet Shipping AC1200 Access Point
The product introduced here had my interest for a few moments. http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-news/32816-trendnet-shipping-ac1200-access-point The Controller Software feature that can...
View ArticleQuick primer on using a NAS as a media server? (mostly audio)
Hi all, I'm currently looking into getting my first NAS. In my research, I've seen that some have features as a media server, and some include transcoding (in-advance and/or dynamic on-demand). I...
View ArticleURL filter list limitation
This is more of a rant and a plea to Merlin. I'm using the stock firmware on a ac68 router with FW 3.0.0.4.378.4585 and I find myself unable to block a certain website. The website I want to block has...
View ArticleA question about RT-AC68U
Hi I recently buy a RT-AC68U and I am testing it to see what is the maximum speed that I can get from sharing HDD over wireless N and AC receivers. My laptop is wireless N with one antenna and the...
View ArticleWhat options should I consider when buying a BETTER wifi adapter?
I'm not a network engineer, so I'm taunted by the vast information on the internet about networking. There is just too much research required, and I felt it would be easier to pose a question based on...
View ArticleTracking Down Bandwidth Hogs
Using Asus RT-N66U with Merlin 378.55 I'm trying to figure what is eating up bandwidth on my network. I first suspected NetFlix or Youtube, so I blocked those outright from the entire network. However,...
View ArticleAiProtection - DNS Filtering not working
Hi together, I hope somebody can help me. Iam using an AC-87U with merlin 378.55. AiProtection - DNS Filtering is configured that all unknown devices should use the Norton Children DNS Server, Devices...
View ArticleArcher C8 or Airport Extreme AC for Mac house?
This may be an obvious call to go for the AAE (refurbished) over the Archer C8, but I'm curious what people might say. Here's the rundown. I want to replace my current 5th gen AAE and convert it to an...
View ArticleHelp! Big problem with RT N66U [SOLVED]
Hello, I have an Asus RT N66U since few years and never had a problem with it. But, a few days ago, I have done an firmware upgrade and after that, the display of the routeur had a problem. I have...
View Article$9 Router Cooling (RT-AC68U Example)
Cooler Master SickleFlow 120mm (Amazon) Before: 2.4 GHz - 5 GHz - CPU 50 °C - 57 °C - 80 °C After: 38 °C - 46 °C - 52 °C View attachment 4409 View attachment 4410
View Article[ASUS RT-N56U] Buffering / Throughput Issues when Streaming VODs from twitch.tv
I have an ASUS RT-N56U, which appear to cause extreme buffering problems when I stream VODs from twitch. I can watch a VOD for an arbitrary number of minutes, but at some point (sometimes immediately)...
View ArticleRT-N66U ver 378.55 - Chromecast
Help Please. Using my laptop Chromecasting works fine I can cast tabs, iPlayer, Netflix etc. If I try to cast from any Android 5.1 devices the Chromecast device is recognised but when I start to cast I...
View ArticleHelp finding inexpensive router with 3rd party firmware support
As the title says, Im looking for an inexpensive router with 3rd party firmware support to just mess around with. I already have a Asus AC68U that I use as my actual router but I was looking for...
View ArticleAirport Extreme (5th gen) throttling speed from modem
I can't figure out what's going on with my 2012 5th gen Apple Airport Extreme (AAE). It's supposed to be capable of gigabit networking speeds, though it appears to be capping my cable internet at the...
View ArticleWireless sub adapter or network card that work in Win10?
Hi guys, was wondering if anybody knew of a good wireless PCI card or USB adapter that is fully functioning on Win10 these days. Currently I have tried to get my TP-WDN4800 to work with little success....
View ArticleHow to Secure DS215J
Hi all I have just set up a new DS215J. I would like DS Photo and DS Cloud only to be Internet facing for syncing purposes. What is the best way to secure these ?
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