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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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/
  4. 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?
  5. 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?
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. BlueOrbit

    Asus Firmware Poll - Merlin or Standard?

    How many of you guys are running Merlin vs. Standard firmware on your Asus routers?
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. BlueOrbit

    RT-AC86U - DDNS account from previous router?

    I recently updated my old AC68U router to AC86U and previously registered a DDNS with Asus. I would like to continue to use my existing DDNS account with my new router. I tried entering my registered DDNS account but it doesn't work with a new router. Can anyone advice on how to do it? Thanks!
  17. BlueOrbit

    RT-AC86U - some wireless clients don't appear in "View List"

    I am running the latest firmware 3.0.0.4.384_20308 on my AC86U. All wireless clients are connected and working well. But I am noticing that some clients don't show up in the "View List". This is also an issue in the mobile router app. For example, on the main screen, the total number of clients...
  18. BlueOrbit

    AiMesh usability poll - Version 3.0.0.4.384 20308

    Wanted to measure our experience and satisfaction with AiMesh as it is currently implemented. Please specify your router model, number of Mesh nodes and their models.
  19. BlueOrbit

    Asus RT-AC86U - connectivity and memory usage

    Just got this new router to replace my trusty RT-AC68U which was just about flawless in 3 years I used it. I upgraded the firmware to the latest 3.0.0.4.384_20308 version and restored the settings from a backup file from AC68U. I am noticing that this router is using a lot of RAM (85%) in...
  20. BlueOrbit

    RT-AC68U - AiMesh - Instability

    Running three RT-AC68U routers with the latest FW. One is the main router and two others are configured as AiMesh Nodes. On one node I have my media devices connected to LAN ports. I noticed that when watching Netflix (NVIDIA Shield TV connected to the AiMesh Node LAN port) connection becomes...
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