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    Anyone can share best settings for AX-86U with latest factory firmware?

    Could you direct me to instructions how to test wifi channels? Unfortunately I'm not really an experienced enthusiast :)
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    Anyone can share best settings for AX-86U with latest factory firmware?

    Further to your recommendation testing 161 channel first for 5Hz, unfortunately I don't have one available in WiFi menu (I'm in Turkey). Also disabled DFS channels (close to the airport) The range I have for 5Hz is 36 to 140. I've set my router for channel 36 which looks not crowded on WiFI...
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    Anyone can share best settings for AX-86U with latest factory firmware?

    I must have forgot to mention it, I'm not on Merlin yet. Using latest Asuswrt. I'm setting router up acc to your M&M 2020 where you mention: In the LAN, LAN IP tab set the Domain Name for your network. With an 8-character limit, same characteristics as above. Make sure you hit Apply before...
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    Anyone can share best settings for AX-86U with latest factory firmware?

    Many thanks for reply and no prob with delays. I've just received my Asus RT-AX86U, right on time for setup :) My fiber speed is 200/10 and I have 4x 4k TVs with my kids pretty much permanently on at least 2x 4k Netflix streams + sometimes cellphone on 1080p YouTube stream. I do torrents...
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    Anyone can share best settings for AX-86U with latest factory firmware?

    Thanks for the input SoCalReviews. Will also appreciate reply from L&LD. L&LD, in your recommendations you mention to test 5Hz first on channel 161. I live near the airport and can't use 160Hz or DFS channels to avoid disconnections. Should I still try 161 first? Should I also scan for least...
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    Anyone can share best settings for AX-86U with latest factory firmware?

    Thanks for detailed reply regarding my new SSID question which is all clear. Assuming I will start using my new Asus RT-AX86U with latest Asus firmware, will appreciate your comments regarding few more questions: 1. Is my thought process correct to connect all IoT, legacy devices and devices...
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    Anyone can share best settings for AX-86U with latest factory firmware?

    Hi L&LD, as per your linked reply, is it absolutely essential to separate 2.4Hz and 5Hz and not leave it on smart connect? I have about 40+ devices connected to my AmplifyHD which I'll replace with AX-86U. Will I have better router performance if I leave all IoT devices on 2.4Hz and out...
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    Do I need Merlin for RT-AX86U?

    Thank you guys, you're treasure. I'll most definitely give Merlin a try once 386 will be out of beta. I already read something about VPN/DDNS usage with double NAT with custom scripts but didn't understand much. Will give it a go after the update. Happy and Healthy New Year 2021!
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    Do I need Merlin for RT-AX86U?

    Hi all, I looked through FAQ sticky posts on this section and through features website not understanding too much. I'm not a WiFi enthusiast and got general idea about Merlin firmware from Dongknows.com. Which sums up main differences of Merlin firmware for Asus router as more advanced VPN/DDNS...
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    Asus Zenwifi XT8 lag spikes

    I tried anything I could imagine. Separating 2.4Hz and 5Hz, disabling AX, removing node connecting directly to one router, disabling 160Hz, disabling DFS and about 100 other options - lag spikes are there. But once my old AmplifyHD is connected, even though I may have slower connection, I don't...
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    SmallNetBuilder's Wi-Fi Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) FAQ

    Hello. When router detects a radar signal and changes channel, does it cut i tenet connection to wifi clients at that moment? Or will it cause lag spikes?
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    Asus Zenwifi XT8 lag spikes

    I had same lag spikes even when single router with no node connected. Could you try the same?
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    Asus Zenwifi XT8 lag spikes

    I've just tested single router. Hard reset, setup as single one. I even separated bands and hide 5Hz 2 to avoid interference with radar as apparently 5Hz 2 can not be disabled. I managed to connect my Xbox wirelessly to the router (5Hz 1) but still had same lag spikes. Same spikes were also when...
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    Asus Zenwifi XT8 lag spikes

    This might actually work. Looking forward to your findings
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    Asus Zenwifi XT8 lag spikes

    If cable is used for backhaul we can choose 5Hz not to use DFS channels which I assume eliminates possibility of radar interference. Though it's not possible to disable for 5Hz 2. I'm not sure if this is the reason for lag spikes so I've decided to test with cable backhaul to be sure.
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    Asus Zenwifi XT8 lag spikes

    I've ordered LAN (Cat6) from Amazon which I will put through the house just to test it. I live near the airport so 160Hz backhaul will not work for me. Specially because it's impossible to disable using DFS channels for backhaul 5Hz 2. So it looks like will have to use cable anyways. Though I...
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    Asus Zenwifi XT8 lag spikes

    Hello, is your backhaul wireless or wired? If former did you try wired backhaul to see if lag spikes continue?
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    Release XT8 New Firmware 3.0.0.4.386_25790

    Anyone sorted lag spikes on XT8? I have Xbox connected wirelessly to the node (node to router also wirelessly) and every few minutes there is a lag spike which makes it almost impossible to play Xbox. Nothing like that if I plug my AmplifyHD back in.
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    Asus Zenwifi XT8 lag spikes

    I'm having same issues with my XT8 setup, router connected to ISP fiber modem through LAN, node connected wirelessly. Can't play Xbox, which is connected to the node wirelessly. Instant lags ruin the game. No such lag spikes on my AmplifyHD mesh setup with same nodes location and wireless...
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    Asus ZenWifi AX XT8 - A two week technical review (And that 160mhz issue)

    It's actually amazing there were no replies. I'm having similar issues as I live near the airport. There is no way to disable DFS channels for backhaul which means every time router detects the weather radar it changes channel and as I understand connection is interrupted. I'm also having lag...
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