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    OpenVPN performance of the RT-AC86U

    I eventually did hop over and convert to openwrtx86 as recommended by sxf2000 a few years ago oddly. Openwrtx86 to me it does require a bit of a learning curve but its easier then pfsense/opensense and it feels closest to the Asus merlin set up with ease of use, the layout screens looks like a...
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    "Best" new router that supports Merlin?

    Seems prices are fluxing somewhat in UK with the GT-AX6000, some retailers got it for £290 others £370. I managed to buy it for £250 with an ebay discount this week. I still wish to give openwrtx86 a proper testing out, but after a week I miss merlins firmware and simplicity, it just gets the...
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    "Best" new router that supports Merlin?

    Amazon have a special sale on the RT-AX86U for UK customers for £210.99, tempted to get it but just surprised the lack of 2.5Gbps ports, they have one for the wan or lan but then not for the devices not even 1 main PC. I checked this and GT-AX6000 prices from October and November just gone and...
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    "Best" new router that supports Merlin?

    Spotted a lot of RT-AX86U units going up on ebay suddenly where as last 3-4 weeks nothing, is this due to them trying to go for the AX86U Pro or GT-AX6000? Just trying to get my head around that since I would have felt with the 388.1 release people would be happy to flash there AX86U and enjoy...
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    "Best" new router that supports Merlin?

    thanks for this information, do you feel the GT-AX6000 20% faster throughput would be noticeable against the RT-AX86U during Wireguard VPN overall performance or are we still limited due to NAT acceleration ? (in reference to Merlins 388.1 firmware comment of 300-350Mbps max)? thanks
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    RT-AC86U going flaky with constant crashes

    thanks much appreciated, saves time I will check RT-AX86U/Pro and other replacement options.
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    RT-AC86U going flaky with constant crashes

    thanks, it does feel like its on its last legs so have been looking at the GT-AX6000 and RT-AX86U models. I also need to still give openwrt on an x86 pc a go but sure how easy that is to set up and use, there appears little guides via vpn providers on that one. I was unaware 3.86.7 or...
  8. J

    RT-AC86U going flaky with constant crashes

    Hi I have an RT-AC86U with latest merlin firmware, its been acting odd last few months. I may check my wireless one morning and see its down so attempt to log into my web ui and its dead with no web ui access at all. I did think this might be that web ui crash often mentioned around here so have...
  9. J

    Asus Merlin basic VPN+device routing concerns

    oh good to know, I will keep an eye on it perhaps set up the schedule so its always on a day I am at home at least.
  10. J

    Asus Merlin basic VPN+device routing concerns

    ahh that makes sense I was not 100% of the bug when I read it on other threads, I was thinking it might be something config wise I was doing wrong till I read others had the same issue. 4 hour script sounds a great idea, does one need to redo it that often though? someone suggested if you...
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    Asus Merlin basic VPN+device routing concerns

    Thank you very much for the detailed guide ill keep those pointers in mind next time, for now I have reset my router and left all with defaults and just done the very basic raw set up but within just WAN DNS set up per the old VPN providers guide. Everything it working for now so will just see...
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    Asus Merlin basic VPN+device routing concerns

    Hi I have an RT-AC86U router with latest merlin firmware (double flashed clean install), I just wanted to double check my existing set up is ok for my basic needs of running AirVPN openvpn client and policy device routing since I have few devices that can only work on WAN/ISP clear net namely...
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    [Dev] Asuswrt-Merlin 388.1 development

    thanks that is great to hear! I may have to replace my AC86u, I see they have a home router called Flint (GL-AX1800), 500Mbps with WG VPN, with policy routing in the beta that sounds perfect for me as a basic user that just wants the WG VPN speed. Looks like the Slate AX might be a tad faster...
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    [Dev] Asuswrt-Merlin 388.1 development

    thanks, never knew of such a company or product I just watched a few YT vids and this looked like it would be just my ticket, one german user here showed 370+ speeds which is very great and it looks even more simpler to set up being a one click and done system. I was thinking where is the...
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    [Dev] Asuswrt-Merlin 388.1 development

    Yeah been out the loop so just wanted to double check, the earlier pages did mention around 400Mbps I think, so perhaps 350 but Gl.iNet says or claims? 550 which is mighty impressive, I am just having a look at the YT videos now.
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    [Dev] Asuswrt-Merlin 388.1 development

    Just to double check and confirm the above, so the best WG VPN speeds on todays routers (Ie Asus top end ones) You could see roughly 400Mbps speeds?
  17. J

    [Dev] Asuswrt-Merlin 388.1 development

    You can't put a price on peace of mind, id want a kill switch button even if it was not 100% required lol
  18. J

    Max VPN client speed

    Trying to get my limiting network head around that, so get a PC with decent specs (3ghz+ AES quad, 2-4 ethernet card) put ubuntu or openwrt x86 etc and install the VPN software on that be it WG for example and let that box do all the hard work to get the full WG or Openvpn speeds. Then use the...
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    Max VPN client speed

    Very good advice reminds me when someone mentioned its better just to install VPN client software per device. But I wonder Is there anything on the market that is as easy and simple as merlins awesome firmware, that could be installed on a mini pc something for basic network/computer skills...
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    [Dev] Asuswrt-Merlin 388.1 development

    Just skimmed 21 pages of this, for some reason I was hoping these newer 4 core cpu routers the AX86U and Pro have and hopefully with WG support, might start be able to benefit from my VPN provider adding WG support but first few pages pretty much kills that dream. And also no kill switch on...
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