Home office network - planning. Please critique and help refine it
I am just beginning to plan a home office network. I have understood some concepts, but have also have manged to tie myself in knots. With some help from the experts here I am hoping to refine my...
View ArticleNew ASUS RT-AC56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.9135
ASUS RT-AC56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.9135 - Release Note - Security Fixes - Updated TrendMicro security engine. - Fixed CVE-2015-6949 buffer overflow issue, special thanks for Elvis Collado at...
View ArticleWhy 2.5 / 5Gbps Ethernet? And Not 10Gbps?
I know there was a cost reason to go with 2.5 / 5 Gbps Ethernet. But is there any reason why we can not bring the cost of 10Gbps Ethernet Controller down?
View Articleupgrade RT-N66U to RT-AC68U + PCE-AC68
I just upgraded my network and thought I'd share my experience. I had an RT-N66U running the latest Merlin firmware and many clients with the important one being my desktop computer which has an Asus...
View ArticleRT-N56U rescue mode, stuck
Hi all, first time poster here. So I finally, after 2-3 years, figured I'd upgrade the firmware for my router. I downloaded the newest firmware from Asus, official one, and followed the instructions....
View Articleasus openvpn without wan connection
Hi, I have a asus rt-ac66u. I installed the asuswrt merlin firmware on the router to get openvpn server functionality. I now have the router connected directly to the internet. But in a couple of...
View ArticleAsking for help with pinpointing the issue(s)
Hello gents. My problem in short: I have a rather laggy broadband connection which at times can work out fairly well but more often than not it bogs down, not always leading to disconnects but it just...
View ArticleAdding WAP to ASUS 68U / Merlin
Hi, I have a network setup with an ASUS 68U / Merlin 378.55. To extend the wifi range of the ASUS I connected by wire an Airport Express router with wifi enabled and using the same wifi name and...
View ArticleUpgrade time?
I am new to the site and forum, thanks for a great resource, I have a simple home network with cable internet coming into a DOCSIS 3.0 modem to my Apple Airport Extreme circa 2008. Our house is about...
View ArticleAsus RT-AC3200 media bridge (with another Asus RT-AC3200 router)
Hi, Have an Asus RT-AC3200 router in media bridge mode (with another Asus RT-AC3200 router as main wireless router) and have connected to it via ethernet cables a Bluray player along with some other...
View ArticleWho is trying to connect to my VPN?
I have an RT-N66U router with VPN enabled. I regularly (about once a day) see the following in the log: Oct 3 10:51:46 pptpd[8758]: CTRL: EOF or bad error reading ctrl packet length. Oct 3 10:51:46...
View ArticleR7000 and android deveices on 2.4
I seem to have some speed issues with android devices working on 2.4 GHz band. I have Comcast 50/5 plan and on laptops I get between 50-52 Mbps down easily on 2.4 band while on 5 GHz band I get between...
View ArticleDSL reconnect
Hi, i need a script for scheduled reconnect to DSL , no complete reboot, only restart WAN or so, to get new IP from my Provider. Is that possible with ASUS RT-Ac87U with Merlin?
View ArticleDoes anyone know of an 802.11ac notebook card WITHOUT Bluetooth?
I'd be interested in finding a notebook 802.11AC wireless card - that does *not* have built-in Bluetooth. My issue is that I have a ThinkPad T420. Currently, I have a 3x3 Intel Ultimate-N 6300 card in...
View ArticleHelp with Netgear AC1900: Limit bandwidth used by iOS devices
I have an ADSL 15/1 mbit/s connection at home that I cannot change as there is nothing better offered in this area. I have a problem. We have 5 iOS devices (iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch). When any of...
View ArticleAllowed Characters in SSID.
Quick question i have heard SSID's dont like certain characters in them can someone say for sure if ( ) is acceptable? Thanks Jim !!
View ArticleSlow transfer speeds and Transmission crash
Hi all, I'm experiencing a multitude of problems. I've had some transfer slow down (via Samba) over the past week and last night Transmission (installed via Optware) completely stopped working. I...
View ArticleLatest version ?
Hi All What is the latest Asus firmware that you can flash with merlin ? I know the newest Asus Firmware is 3.0.0.4.378.9177 but if I flash Merlin over this version what will I lose ?
View ArticleMerlin Vulnerabilities?
Asus has release new firmware with several security fixes, - Fixed CVE-2015-6949 buffer overflow issue, special thanks for Elvis Collado at Praetorian. - Fixed Web server Accept-Language buffer...
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Is the httpd service configurable?
If possible, I'd like to: Disable TLS 1.0 and 1.1 as well as restrict the cipher suite. Disable Secure Client-Initiated Renegotiation Enable: OCSP stapling, Strict Transport Security (HSTS), Public Key...
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