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  1. Klueless

    About that flat black Ethernet patch cable that ships with Asus Routers ...

    I had a "bad" one. Most likely it was a "one off" problem but ... maybe not? I liked that cable, looked nice, laid out neatly on the floor. I've used them elsewhere with no problems but, this time ... I used it to connect a PC to the network. Works just fine except ... for this one ...
  2. Klueless

    What router stat should I look for if I want 4 clients to be able to stream 1080p content simultanously?

    Your current router should have the chops (and is already 4 x 4). I often spend a few minutes on basic troubleshooting so that I know what I'm trying to fix before I just throw money at the problem. Four 1080P streams. HD is about 7 Mbps. Times four is about 28 Mbps. First question; what is...
  3. Klueless

    Upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 or wait for Wi-Fi 6E: which Asus router to get?

    First off I am not familiar with the AC56U. That said when I upgraded one site from an N66U to an AC68U I did not see a significant improvement in range. When I upgraded another site from an N66U to an AC86U the improvement was noticeable. Weak spots became better but the technology is the...
  4. Klueless

    Time to replace an RT N66U

    Which one might depend on how things are going with your N66U. If you're having a few minor coverage/range/performance issues you might want to step up to an AC86U. If not you can save a few bucks with an AC68U. If your wife doesn't like the multi-horned alien look you could even try a Blue...
  5. Klueless

    Stupid question what is better Access Points or Mesh ?

    A wireless client doesn't know the difference between an AP (access point), a MESH node or a wireless router. All it sees is a free ride. If its current ride is running out of gas it'll look around for another ride ... if there is one. An AP, MESH node or wireless router might advertise a...
  6. Klueless

    Netgear R7800 WiFi not fast enough?

    I'm not really hearing a "problem". For years we've had to design our networks upside down. Side streets typically feed into a multi-lane highway. Picture the reverse; multiple highways all feeding into a little side street. That's what many of us have had to do with our networks. Gigabit...
  7. Klueless

    A Fine Mesh I'd Like To Be In (RT-AC86U)

    Uh, very sorry to hear you're going through that my new friend. I'll keep it short and simply wish you all the best! I was kinda thinking try the single SSID with your old equipment? It's a long shot but it's free. (And if it doesn't work you'll feel a whole lot better about spending money...
  8. Klueless

    A Fine Mesh I'd Like To Be In (RT-AC86U)

    Now that is funny! My house is smaller, just upstairs & downstairs, but I did similar. Upstairs Faster (5 GHz), Upstairs Further (2.4 GHz), Downstairs Faster & Downstairs Further. It was kind of self-documenting (thus empowering) and the family quickly adapted. Later I set up one SSID that...
  9. Klueless

    Mesh versus router/extender

    Actually, thanks for asking. This installation was at a car lot. Four buildings; Main Office with six offices, three bay garage, two bay garage and then a two story house across the alley. The Asus 86U is in the Main Office and handles that and part of the 1st garage fine. A Ruckus sits in...
  10. Klueless

    Mesh versus router/extender

    <LOL> No. (I think I've mentioned before that I'm both cheap and ... klueless : -) To turn wireless off on my main router would have required buying yet another Ruckus. Something I can always do at some future point but, for now, the Asus AC86U is working great with his two Ruckus neighbors...
  11. Klueless

    Mesh versus router/extender

    Yes. Just once ... so far : -) Price; I paid a few hundred for each AP Selection; It's great that they have a large selection but, for an amateur like me, it's near impossible to pick out the best fit. But things are running great and, in all likely hood, I'll probably go that way again...
  12. Klueless

    A Fine Mesh I'd Like To Be In (RT-AC86U)

    Would I be correct in assuming at least three of these routers have been configured as simple access points (APs)? I too have been a fan of naming SSIDs so I can fine tune what I connect to / know what I'm connecting to. A client should roll from SSID to SSID as signal levels / bit rates...
  13. Klueless

    Mesh versus router/extender

    Hoo boy ... It sounds like your paid for Internet Service Speed is 200 Mbps x 20 Mbps? And ... that's what you're getting? What kind of WiFi system do you have now? And, save for the cottage, what speeds are you seeing throughout the house? If you're happy then all we have to worry about is...
  14. Klueless

    Asus RT-AX88U Guest Printing

    Well, you could have "guest" and then "trusted guest" for printing (and regularly change passwords as trusted guests rotate in and out)? Or maybe use Bluetooth for printing?
  15. Klueless

    Recommendation for Router + Node (hard-wired)

    Fans of AiMesh love to point out that an AiMesh node can be redeployed as a router should the main router fail. Myself, I've saved a couple of my old N66Us for backup. (Or, better, a failure gives me an excuse to buy something shinny new fun : -)
  16. Klueless

    Recommendation for Router + Node (hard-wired)

    True. I've only a few sites so my experience is very limited. I'm also a novice so I lean towards presenting a view with the novice (me) in mind. Even though there are standards and vendors do try to adhere to the standards there's always room for error so, you're right, there's always the...
  17. Klueless

    Recommendation for Router + Node (hard-wired)

    I'm cheap. Why not keep the 68U (you said it's actually pretty good) and simply grab a dual-band wireless range extender for the back porch? Many (e.g., Netgear for example) come with an Ethernet port and can be hard wired and configured as a (wireless) AP. About $100 and done. Other vendors...
  18. Klueless

    Need Good Upgrade to my RT-N66U

    Good. I'm glad you are happy with the AC86U. I had several N66Us. I replaced one with an AC1900P and another with a Blue Cave. Now don't get me wrong, I'm very happy with both of them but when I replaced a couple of other N66Us with AC86Us there was a definite "Wow!" factor! Co-workers even...
  19. Klueless

    Extending network?

    My skills are limited so I lean towards simple, easy, cheap. Buying a 2nd router and dumbing it down to be an AP is doable but it's not the cheapest or simplest. (Also my wife would never tolerate a 2nd multi-horned alien creature hanging about.) Can't disagree but, sometimes, I'll still go...
  20. Klueless

    Bi-Directional VPN using two Asus Routers via OpenVPN NOT WORKING .. argh :(

    Thanks for the "shout out" but it's been awhile since I played with OpenVPN. It was fun, it was exciting, it worked but I dropped it when I realized Internet latency rendered my legacy database application useless. After reading your post you're already far more advanced than me so do take...
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