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    Is this a smart and reasonable layout for a home network?

    I am looking for some advice for where I am thinking of network access points. The internet comes into the home at the top left arrow and I am thinking that all lines will have to lead back to this area? I also have a plan to put three wireless mesh access points around. Is there something...
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    What should I look for in Wi-Fi antennas?

    My new motherboard comes with built-in wi-fi which is nice, but that means that I no longer use the old usb cable to wi-fi adapter dongle that could sit a little more out in the open. Having two antennas tucked away around the back of my pc is doing nothing for my signal strength which sits...
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    I've disabled WPS. What other options should a noob start with?

    I've read enough to know that disabling WPS is a good start. I have also managed to get Skynet and Diversion working. What else is a recommended baseline for a fast, safe and secure network?
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    Diversion Updating Diversion throws error

    My RT-AC68U with 384.19 FW and AMTM 3.1.8 has been working fine for a while and I've had no problem going in via PuTTY and updating scripts and whatnot (I only use Diversion and Skynet). Recently when I was checking for a Diversion update it threw this error: /opt/bin/diversion...
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    Are there any risks or downsides to installing a firewall like Skynet or AiProtection?

    Most of my firewall knowledge is from decades ago when all a firewall ever did for me was slow things down and get in my way. Could have been for my own protection, but still was a pain. Even now I find that simple adblockers will get in the way and need to have lines added to a whitelist even...
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    Which version do I require?

    Reading through the instructions here says; Starting with Asus's 3.0.0.4.380_3000, a new firmware format is used. To flash Asuswrt-Merlin on one of these newer firmwares, you will need 380.61 or newer. Likewise, downgrading to an older version is not supported. (Try firmware recovery mode if...
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