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    Routers, VPN, and IP cams on the network, what makes thing run well/smoothly?

    WOW!! It's amazing just how much I DON'T know! :) I've got to see if I can dig up some documentation on the Asus router that provides some basic direction for us amateurs. I found the feature you were talking about (VPN Director), and also discovered that SurfShark has this feature...
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    Routers, VPN, and IP cams on the network, what makes thing run well/smoothly?

    YES!! Time to go exploring.... and hopefully gain some knowledge! Thank you!!
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    Routers, VPN, and IP cams on the network, what makes thing run well/smoothly?

    You're correct.... it is the OpenVPN client, being run on the router.....the VPN service being utilized is SurfShark. The "split tunneling" is something I am unfamilar with... will go do a bit of research and try to educate myself. Thank You!
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    Routers, VPN, and IP cams on the network, what makes thing run well/smoothly?

    To date I have received good/valuable information from my question on these forums (aside from some who used my threads as a soapbox), and would like to thank those folks for taking the time to answer. As the title sates..... I'm curious to hear what more knowledge folks can tell me about the...
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    Firmware: Asus Merlin AC86U question

    By that can I assume you mean a different model of router? A brand new AC86U instead of a "renewed" one? Or ????? I already have an Asus RT-AC88U, which does have some annoying quirks, but mostly does well. Honestly, I was reviewing what folks here on the forums were...
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    Firmware: Asus Merlin AC86U question

    Thank you!! I had no idea. That's was my first time seeing a "W" file format.
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    Firmware: Asus Merlin AC86U question

    I ordered a "renewed" Asus RT-AC86U router, and it arrived this morning. Long story short, I was DOA, and I am returning it for replacement. However, during my preparation for it's arrival, I went to the Asus Merlin site, and downloaded the Asus firmware for the router. (RT-AC86U_386.4_0.zip)...
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    Multiple Router network.... same or different SSIDs?

    Well, through trial and error I believe I have it figured out..... My Network: Asus AC88U as the backbone, connected to the incoming cable/modem. From one AC88U LAN port to LAN port into the next router in line/in the nearest outbuilding router (AC68U (#1). LAN port from AC68U #1 to the next...
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    Multiple Router network.... same or different SSIDs?

    OK.... I am at the point were I want to begin updating my home network. Right now, because the Asus AX86U is so far out for delivery, for the present I've picked up a Asus RT-AC88U, and plan to install the Merlin firmware. This will be my "main" router/backbone, connected to the modem/ISP...
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    Multiple Router network.... same or different SSIDs?

    As the network is right now, with the multiple SSIDs, I have each assigned to different wireless channels. (same for the bands... 2.4 and 5.0) If I don't necessasarily have to change that, and it wouldn't affect how mobile devices roam/connect to the various routers' signals, I'd just as soon...
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    Multiple Router network.... same or different SSIDs?

    Wow! In just two short replies, I have MUCH to think/learn about.... and possibly implement! I've already wasted most of my day researching the things mentioned in coxhaus's reply..... now I'll need more time to explore OzarkEdge's. Thank you!!
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    Multiple Router network.... same or different SSIDs?

    I spent some time searching, but wasn't able to find any answers. Likely not typing in good search parameters..... So.... Years ago, when I built my home network, I used AC68U routers. As in THREE of them throughout the network...in order to supply sufficient wifi around the...
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    New to VPNs on Routers..

    Thanks for that input! As I said in another reply, I did order the AC88..... but it may just get returned, based not only on your words, but also the extra research that posting on these forums has lead me to. :) And replaced with the AX86. This seems as good a place as any to pose the...
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    New to VPNs on Routers..

    Thanks! It's funny you mentioned VPN Unlimited! That's what started this entire journey. I own VPN Unlimited, but was having issues with it leaking my IP and DNS. I was pulling speeds such as those you mentioned too, on Wireguard, but again, it was NOT secure. I also had a number of other...
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    AC68U from DD-WRT to Merlin help

    Thank you for that. I will say that I would have never found that via a search.... I was searching everything using "Asus RT-AC68U" terminology. Only because the labels identify the routers as "Asus", and the UI identifies them as "RT-AC68U..... Beside, I'm not running Asuswrt-Merlin on...
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    New to VPNs on Routers..

    Morning! I'm new to the forums, but have relied on SNB for years when I needed knowledge on most of my networking questions. Today I find myself in a somewhat new situation, and needing input/advice. I've played around, off and on, with VPNs for about a year now, and recently decided to...
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    AC68U from DD-WRT to Merlin help

    Hello! I've been a follower of SNB for years, and have gleaned a great deal of knowledge. This is my first forum post.... because I have exhausted all other avenues. SETUP: Home network, running 3 Asus T-Mobile hot spot devices, that have been converted to AC68U, and are running DD-WRT...
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