What software on Mac to test routers?
I plan to buy a router and do some comparative tests to see if it's any better than my current one. Actual router location is second floor so I will select 3 spots in the house to do some tests then...
View ArticleUpgrade from RT-AC68U to RT-AC3200?
Hello everyone and happy Thanksgiving! I've had the AC68U for a few years and have been happy with it, but for a while I have been having connectivity issues with my apple devices when on wireless -...
View ArticleAdvice to replace Linksys e4200 v1 router
Hello - I am looking at replacing a Linksys e4200 router. I have a gift card for office max, so unfortunately I'm stuck buying there. I've been reading up on the Linksys WRT 1900 and the Netgear R7000....
View ArticleNetgear DGN2200v4 Airplay/Wifi woes
Hi, I'm hoping someone smart might be able to shed light on this problem. My Netgear DGN2200v4 has major problems with Airplay, ONLY when the iphone/ipad/ Macbook is sending the audio on the DGN2200v4...
View ArticleDMZ and rebooting router solving issues, need help
Hi guys how are you? I need a help here and i`ll try to describe the best i can since my english is not good I have a Rt-Ac3200 one with load balance enabled and the main PC at DMZ, playing for example...
View ArticleAC68 High upload request kill connectivity
hi I recently updated to the latest Merlin firmware and I stumbled into a weird issue I have not notice before. Let say I go with my iPhone on speedtest.net , results I get are 100% perfect on speed...
View Article2.4 GHz high channel no. on N66U router - Asus restriction?
Hi, A observation regarding channels on the 2.4 GHz band with 56_2 version: On the N66U router I cannot select anymore channel 12 and 13 (should work in EU region and worked before), only channel 11 or...
View ArticleRouter review suggestion
Hi, Just joined but have visited the site many times. As a tech enthusiast / networking hobbyist I've seen a lot of talk regarding the performance of the Ubiquiti Edgemax Edge Router Lite router with...
View Articlelighttpd and directory listing
Hi all! I'm facing the following problem: On RT-N66U (with RT-N66U_378.56_2.trx) i'm running lighttpd whitout problems, but if i try to enable directory listing on a directory (eg: test) i get in...
View Article65Mbps Threshold - Anybody Ever Exceed This?
Using speed tests (Ookla, Speakeasy, TestMy, Cox, etc) we have never get either laptop to exceed 65Mpbs. It doesn't mater if connected through Cat6 or Wireless AC. It creeps right up to it, but never...
View ArticleNat Acceleration 87u
With it enabled should we see CTF and FA? I only see CTF on mine but my understanding was the 87u did FA also. Is it something I have enabled/disabled that would cause it not to auto enable FA?
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Asus router app
In the latest firmware from Asus they announced an Android app working with the latest Asus routers. I have tested it with Asuswrt-Merlin 378.56_2 on my AC56U and luckily here it is also working.
View ArticleOpenVPN with static key for all local network clients
I'm trying to setup my router running the AsusWRT-Merlin firmware as an OpenVPN client. The VPN is a simple static key based one to my root server. The goal is to have all traffic from my local net to...
View ArticleAC68P (refurb) on sale $109.99 at newegg if anyone is interested
Hi guys. Happy black friday if anyone is interested in this. Seems like a good deal. I recently bought 66u so this is tempting to buy and ebay my 66u. Thoughts? I see it's not yet officially supported...
View ArticleBacking up with AsusWRT-Merlin
Just picked up a AC87U router and was under the assumption that for backup purposes I could use the Smart Sync feature, this turned out to be a very bare bones feature with no scheduling or logging and...
View ArticleLinksys WRT 1200AC Gigabit Ethernet Speed Mac OS X
Hi I can Make File Transfer cable with Gigabit Ethernet Windows 10 2.8 GB File 80-90MB/S But I wired cable Mac Mini MAC OS X El Capitan 2.8 GB File 50-65 MB/S Where is the diffrence ? How Can I Gigabit...
View ArticleMultiple Ps4's on one router port forwarding
I have from two to 5 Ps4's on my Nighthawk x8 and I am trying to play Black Ops 3, the playstation that connects first has an open nat type. All of the others end up with a strict nat type and its...
View ArticleDifference in performance between Airport Extreme and R8500
Up to now, I was using an Airport Extreme (the tower version) in AP mode. My AP sits downstairs and my main machine, a Macbook Air, is upstairs. I spent some time moving the AP around and finally found...
View ArticleAdblocking Script No Longer Works on 378.56_2 - Please Assist
Hi All, I had successfully "ported" an older DD-WRT-based adblocking script, http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Ad_blocking, by revising the line: Code: dnsmasq --conf-file=/tmp/dnsmasq.conf...
View ArticleMedia Bridge Died, Replacements?
So, upgrade time because part of my network setup died. I currently have a D-Link DIR-825 router with a D-Link DAP-1522 (this died tonight). Been looking to upgrade & now I pretty much have to. So...
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