pool.ntp.org time not updating
Hi there, Just got a second RT-AC87R that I have configured as a wireless bridge, using 5GHZ radio and "WDS" feature in the wireless settings tab. I will eventually run a hard line between the two...
View ArticleSometimes the minidlna can't show the Foldes with Chinese Name
Sometimes the minidlna can't show the Foldes with Chinese Name after rebooting, only the fold with English can be shown. my firmware is running with merlin 378.55 on RT-AC66U, and I only can resolve...
View ArticleEA6900 flashed to Merlin, no wireless signal
Hi, I googled this post and I thought maybe @XVortex or other gurus here could help me, thanks in advance. I flashed my EA6900 v1 with Asus Merlin (EA6900_378.54_2) to get Dual WAN function. After the...
View ArticleDHCP overload??
I was having a very weird problem which has been resolved (I think), but I'm not sure if the changes I made are what caused the problem to be fixed. I have an N66 with a lot of devices connected....
View ArticleRT-N66U with 378.55 Breaks Large Downloads
I just reverted from 378.55 back to ASUS 378. I was noticing that large downloads were frequently failing with network errors. For example, downloading Android Studio was failing sporadically. I tried...
View ArticleTried Asus Firmware (378.4850)
I tried the Asus firmware and I'm thinking of coming back. Can I just upload the firmware? I don't think I did a full restore default settings jumping from Merlin to Asus and it worked fine
View Articlevery slow on 2.4ghz
Hi everyone, so I recently moved to an apartment from a house, and the comcast tech just installed the internet today. But now I encounter a problem, I am still using the same router I used before, but...
View ArticlePPPoE Accessing ADSL Modem
I have an AC68U running Asuswrt-Merlin - build 378.55. My ADSL modem is in bridge mode and is connected to the WAN (blue socket) of the 68U and I am successfully connected to the internet with it using...
View ArticleWindows firewall block/allow per IP
Hello, From the get go I will say that I have almost zero experience with Windows firewall. Beside from simple rules like allow an application to access outside networks and simple inbound rules, I am...
View ArticleNeed for whole home Ethernet?
I have a new project I'm working on and I'm pondering whether Ethernet to each room is needed. We are doing ceiling cat6 drops for WiFi access points and I'm trying to justify running cat6 to wall...
View Articlechange name router
Hi @ll, I was wondering if i can change the name of the router in explorer. Now it is called RT-N66U (see picture) Thank you!
View ArticleJust bought a R7000, What firmware?
How is stock firmware holding up? I had an R6300v2 loved stock firmware but it seems the past 2 updates (Yes I have reset) have made web browsing sluggish no matter the DNS server I use. Download speed...
View ArticleFull Control Over VPN Configuration Via Merlin Web Interface (HOWTO)
I wanted to assign static VPN IP address directly from the Merlin web interface and I end up with a tool which you may also find useful for managing your ASUS routers. Here is the router configuration:...
View ArticleAsus N66u vs AC3200 - in terms of range
I currently have an Asus N66u and I would like to upgrade my router. I am looking at the AC3200. Does the AC3200 have longer range than the N66u? If so, how much longer? Thanks.
View ArticleRT AC68U constant disconnect
Hi all, I'm a newbie. The regular dropout from internet frustrated me alot. I always use the latest firmware from ASUS. Recently, I heard Merlin firmware has better performance and with lots of known...
View ArticleCan I use a period in DNS Suffix?
On most router firmwares I have used, when you can set a DNS suffix, it doesn't mind (or at least doesn't tell you not to) if you set a DNS suffix for the lan with a dot as part of the suffix:...
View Article[Security] Seagate Wireless Drives - might want to update
http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/07/...d_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget&ncid=rss_semi This includes some LaCie drives as well... Firmware updates are available..
View ArticleNetgear setting-up advice
Hi everybody, I run a medium size LAN from a Netgear 4500 v2: I see checking every day the connection log that a few Ip adresses are trying many times to connect from the internet to my LAN. I would...
View ArticleRT-N66U antenna connector falls apart
Just a little heads up, I believe to have read it here before: Yesterday I had the 4 year old RT-N66U router in my hands and noticed that at least for 2 out of the 3 antennas the black plastic bezzel...
View ArticleHow to setup a Guest network on an Cisco SG300-28 layer 3 switch
How to setup a Guest network on an Cisco SG300-28 switch. I have this working in my house and these are my notes. I hope this helps to save time for other people wanting to do this. This procedure can...
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