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    OpenVPN TLS Error Message

    I have an ASUS RT-AX88U Running Merlin 3004.388.5 I am seeing a TLS error message in my system logs and wondered what it means, if I need to be worried and if it needs fixing some how. Jan 16 09:03:22 ovpn-server1[1781]: TLS Error: cannot locate HMAC in incoming packet from...
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    Script to notify unknown device connects to LAN

    Does anyone know of a script that can send a notification email when an unknown device connects to the LAN. So, if the device IP/MAC is known already then no notification is sent. Something along those lines.
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    Openvpn server intermittently down

    I have an openvpn server running on an ASUS RT-AX88U. Merlin FW 3904.388.5. Runs fine for a few days, then when I try to connect from a remote client I can't connect. Reboot the router and all is good. Anyone else have this problem and can recommend a solution. Many thanks.
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    OpenVPN Issues after changing ISP

    I have just switched ISP and now cant remote connect into my OpenVPN server on ASUS RT-AX88U. I have been using the ASUS DDNS service previously without issue. I am getting this message on the openVPN tab "The wireless router currently uses a private WAN IP address (192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x or...
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    RT-AX88U with 1gb Community Fibre

    Hi to all I have an RT-AX88U with Merlin 3004.3008.5 FW. I have been on BT full fibre, but today migrated to Community Fibre 1GB. Unforunately I can't et the router to connect to the Community Fibre service. I have called customer support and they have cleared the MAC cache for their router...
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    RT-AX88U won't upgrade to 386.8

    Tried updating my fw to merlin 386.8 but after upgrade still shows version as 386.7 Anyone else had this problem?
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    How do I get full speed from BT Fiber 1GB Broadband

    I have an ASUS RT-AX88U running ASUSWRT-Merlin 386.3_2. I have just had BT Full Fiber 1GB installed. Using the supplied BT hub I get 850mb/s Using my ASUS router im getting 650mb/s. (Both tests via ethernet connection to lap top). Could someone advise me of settings I need to change to...
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    Help with Pihole on RT-AX88U

    I'm having trouble getting Pihole to block adds on devices connected to my RT-AX88U. My ASUS is running Merlin. The Pihole is running on an old Pi B plus model. I'm only using DNS on the Pihole. Not using DHCP. The Pihole is showing URL requests and blocked sites but in reality when browsing...
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    LTE 4/5g booster recommendations

    I'm in the UK and have a weak 4G signal. I would like to get a signal booster for the 4G signal but also would like it to be 5G ready. Does anyone have any experience of these boosters or can recommend a product? Many thanks.
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    RT-AX88U with BT Fiber

    I'm in the UK. I have an RT-AX88U. BT have just run fiber down our street. I was thinking about getting it. Am I able to use my router with this service. I believe BT provide a smarthub2. How would I setup my router so I can use the BT Fiber service.
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    Recommendation for USB WAN backup

    My cable broadband provider let me down and I've had no Internet connectivity for just over two days now. I notice that the ASUS router has a dual WAN fail over feature and I could use some form of USB dongle with a mobile SIM card. Does anyone have a recommendation for such a dongle? Maybe...
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    How do I set up Asus DDNS

    I have enabled DDNS and entered a host name. I have checked free certificate from let's encrypt. I have applied this changes. The server certificate says Authorizing. A couple of questions: Do I have to have WAN access enabled for the certificate to be authorised? How long does authorisation...
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    PoE Switch Advice Needed

    I want to get a PoE switch to run some cameras around the home. Never used or purchased one before. Would be great if you can recommend a good quality unit. I'm going to run 5 cameras. But if I can also use ports for non PoE devices then 8 or 10 would be great so I can have some spares. Many...
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    RP-AC68U setup advice please

    I have just connected an RP-AC68U on my network. I connected it via an ethernet cable and set the repeater to AP mode. Could I ask if I need to set the wires settings the same as for the main router i.e. the same control channels the same band width etc I have set the SSIDs the same on RP as...
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    How do I setup DDNS on AC88U

    Contrary to title I have ax88u I I enable access via wan in system settings. My IP address shows up next to the setting and I can then access router remotely. Great. I wanted to enable DDNS for Alexa but I'm not having any success. Not sure if I've mucked it up somehow. I entered the aloha...
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    How to enable Alexa on RT88U

    Im trying to enable the Alexa feature on my AX88U. When I click activate code the pop up asks to agree terms, click agree, then another pop up to confirm over 16, but the pop up seems to be slightly off screen and I cant see the 16 check box. How do I get the activation code?
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    RP AC68U Support

    I have the RP-AC68U. Is this supported by Merlin and would it provide AiMesh compatibility.
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    RT-AX88U Setup Help Please

    I had a RT-AC88U that died recently. Just replaced it with a RT-AX88U. I have a broadband connection of at 200mbs When I connect laptop via ethernet to the AX88U I get the full 200mbs When using mobile phone via 5Ghz WiFi I get 60mbs even in the same room as the router. The same phone...
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    New AX88U no internet via wifi

    Just unboxed my new AX88U. Updated to latest ASUS firmware. Got a WAN connection but no access to the internet via wifi. Both 2.4 and 5ghz provide no Internet. I haven't changed any stock settings so I just don't know what's going on. It's so frustrating. Really need help...
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    Router recomendations

    im looking at getting a new router. Had a RT-AC88U but that may be bricked. What would you guys recomend I replace it with? Go with the same or are there better options. I dont know how good Aimesh is, so should that be a consideration. I have a three story house to get the signal around...
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