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  1. BlueOrbit

    RT-AX57 Go - a great little travel router

    I am considering getting the AX57 Go Travel Router. Since I run AX88U Pro router with AiMesh at home, I think this router would be a good addition when on the road. It can also run in AiMesh mode if needed. Any owners out there with hands on experience? Would you recommend getting it vs GL.iNet...
  2. BlueOrbit

    Asus AX88U Pro - legacy guest network not compatible with latest firmware?

    I upgraded my AX88U Pro from Merlin to the latest Asus firmware supporting Guest Network Pro VLANs. My current guest network was created in the previous firmware and it appears in the profile list of the Guest Network Pro. I am trying to recreate it with Guest Network Pro, so I tried deleting it...
  3. BlueOrbit

    AX88U Pro - AsusWRT 5.0 - wrong AiMesh icon

    Why is the icon on my "Second Floor" AI Mesh node incorrect? No big deal, but just wondering if anyone has experienced this also?
  4. BlueOrbit

    Asus AX88U Pro - AsusWRT 5.0 or Merlin FW?

    I always run Merlin FW on my routers and my current Asus AX88U Pro is no exception. But I was wondering, since Merlin does not yet support AsusWRT 5.0 with 3.0.0.6 Kernel (which has been out there for a while now) would there be any advantages in running AsusWRT 5.0 on my router? I use VPN...
  5. BlueOrbit

    WiFi Analyzer?

    Running the latest Merlin FW on my Asus AX88U Pro router. I think there used to be a WiFi Site Survey (or WiFi Radar) tool which would show WiFi networks and channels to see if there is any area congestion. When I go to Network Tools --> Site Survey I only see available WiFi networks and no...
  6. BlueOrbit

    AX88U Pro - Official vs Merlin FW

    I recently got a new AX88U Pro and upgraded to Merlin firmware right away, before setting it up. Everything runs great, but I was wondering if there is a use case for the official Asus firmware. I know VLAN feature is not present in the Merlin firmware yet, but this is not something I need in my...
  7. BlueOrbit

    Asus AX88U Pro - stability and performance reviews from the owners?

    The owners of the Asus AX88U Pro please comment on how you like this router: Stability and performance Are you running Merlin FW? Would you expect to see any difference in performance between this router and Asus AX86U (or Pro)? Thanks for any input on this...
  8. BlueOrbit

    ASUS urges customers to patch critical router vulnerabilities

    For those of us running the excellent Merlin firmware, should we be concerned? Is a Merlin patch on the way soon to address this? https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/asus-urges-customers-to-patch-critical-router-vulnerabilities/
  9. BlueOrbit

    Merlin - automatic firmware update possible?

    I am tasked with occasional maintenance of a couple of family AX86U routers with Merlin firmware at remote locations. I know official firmware has this option, but Merlin does not. Any reason this option was removed from Merlin? Is there any way to automate firmware updates?
  10. BlueOrbit

    Merlin Firmware - use reboot scheduler or not?

    What is the best practice on using the reboot scheduler? I always have mine OFF and I typically don't reboot my router between firmware updates (AX86U). Is there any reason to start using the reboot scheduler?
  11. BlueOrbit

    Upgrade AX86U to AX88U Pro?

    I've been running Asus AX86U (Merlin FW) for a couple of years now. Mostly very happy with this router. I have a 1 Gig cable modem connection with a DOCSIS 3.1 modem, about 32 devices with many IoT devices on 2.4 GHz network, a couple of LAN connected PCs (the rest wireless), two 4K TVs and a...
  12. BlueOrbit

    AX86U - Firmware upgrade over a VPN connection?

    I have an Asus AX86U setup at a remote location (latest Merlin firmware) and it runs VPN Server (OpenVPN and Wireguard), allowing me to access the administration page without any issues over VPN. Was wondering if it would be possible to upgrade the firmware over VPN? I realize that I would lose...
  13. BlueOrbit

    OpenVPN Server on AX86U - not able to access remote LAN resources

    I setup OpenVPN Server on AX86U at my parents' house with DDNS. When connecting on my laptop from my house (also have AX86U), I see an IP address change and I can access the internet, but when trying to access remote LAN resources, I have access to resources on my local LAN only. For example I...
  14. BlueOrbit

    Wireguard Server - not showing connection status?

    I configured a Wireguard server on my Asus AX86U router running Merlin FW and connect to it without an issue from my laptop. At least my laptop is showing good connection status. But on the router, there is no indication of a connection status either on the "VPN Status" tab or on the...
  15. BlueOrbit

    Asus AX86U Router - 2.5 Gig port thoughts (2.5 Gig IN but not OUT)

    Asus AX86U is a great router, but only has one 2.5 gig port, which could be configured as either a WAN or LAN port. So, if I upgrade to 2.5 Gig Internet and use the 2.5 Gig port as a WAN, I am unable to distribute the high speed internet to other devices given they are 2.5 Gig compatible. WiFi 6...
  16. BlueOrbit

    Wireless Bridge - AiMesh or Not?

    Hello, I am using AC86U as a wireless bridge connected to AX86U router and all works well. It appears I don't really need AiMesh to extend my WiFi, but I know if I configure the AC86U as a AiMesh node (over wireless backhaul), the Wireless Bridge function will still work for LAN connected...
  17. BlueOrbit

    Asus Firmware Poll - Merlin or Standard?

    How many of you guys are running Merlin vs. Standard firmware on your Asus routers?
  18. BlueOrbit

    Smart TV Internet connection - WiFi or LAN (with WiFi bridge)?

    Hello, I recently got a new Samsung Q80T 65 inch TV. It has an 802.11 AC and a LAN port (10/100), disappointing that its not a 1 gig port. I don't have an Ethernet cable available at the location where the TV is placed. Tried running it over 5Ghz WiFi connection and noticed that sometimes it...
  19. BlueOrbit

    RT-AX86U - QoS recommendation?

    Hello, I recently upgraded to RT-AX-86U router connected to a cable modem with a 500 mbps down and 10 mbps up. We have 4 computers used for school and work, 3 TVs, a VoIP phone (rarely used), Google and Alexa devices and an XBOX. Currently everything works well and the router is setup for...
  20. BlueOrbit

    RT-AX86U - To AiMesh or not to AiMesh?

    I live in a 2,500 square foot 2 story house and recently upgraded my router to AX-86U located downstairs (connected to a cable modem with a 500 mbps down and 10 mbps up). I used to run AC-86U as my main router and another AC-86U as an AiMesh node for upstairs over 5Gz link. I don't yet have any...
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