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    Static IP Still Shows up as DHCP on stock ASUS-RT86U - why?

    Narrowed my IP pool range: Manually applied a Static IP for my Robo Vac OUTSIDE the pool range above here: Why do I still see DHCP after the router updated the IP?
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    TP-Link EAP225v3 AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point Reviewed

    I have had the indoor & ourdoor version of these AP's for 4 months now - was working great via the OMADA Controller utility. Then I switched routers from a flashed TMO 68U to an Asus RT-86U & now I can't get the controller nor the separate discovery utility to find & adopt these AP's. Can...
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    Help to Set up Segregated VLAN on L2 Switch

    Trying to do my first VLAN setup. First floor IoT devices is wireless connected to the main router ia a guest network - so I am covered there with a segregated network built into the router. For 2nd floor - I want to segregate a couple of TP-Link EAP225v3 Access Points so that they are only...
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    Recommend managed switch for my needs

    Any thoughts on the 8 port/4 PoE Netgear GS108PEv3 ? I just got one but it appears the ZyXEL GS1900-8HP has better & easier admin software experience and 8 PoE ports for future expansion. Netgear seems to have better customer support but User software looks outdated & not so easy to use.
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    RT-AC5300 Performance & Security Guide

    Ditto Nice Guide. Good place starter for non-enthusiast or non-professionals.
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    [Release 384/NG] Asuswrt-Merlin 384.5 is now available

    Just got an Asus RT-AC86U that I updated to stock 384_2 out of the box. Do I need to do a hard -back to factory - reset to upgrade to Merlin's 384.5?
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    384.5 firmware update problem and solution

    Ok thanks. Thought you had overcome the wall that had been put up by Asus vs the TMO converted
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    384.5 firmware update problem and solution

    Is your 68P really a hacked TMobile AC1900?
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    Firmware stuck on 384.5_beta2

    Converted TMO 1900 to AC68U have been reported to fail 384.5 install in recent weeks. Searching the Merlin firmware 384.5 thread will show this: https://www.snbforums.com/search/729240/?q=AC68U&t=post&o=date&c
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    Need some feedback on EAP225 v3 from TPLINK

    https://www.snbforums.com/threads/any-experience-with-the-tp-link-eap225-v3-ap.45983/#post-398142
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    How to setup an isolated VLAN on Merlin?

    Why not use the other Asus' ethernet ports for other connections that I need the router for but not the switch for? Esp. if I had created an isolated VLAN apart from them on the L2 switch?
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    How to setup an isolated VLAN on Merlin?

    Would a managed Layer 2 Switch work to set up an isolated VLAN also for an access point?
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    2 Quick Questions

    I should know this but is there a way to print out or download a copy of the SSID's & Settings to a file? That way when i flash the new firmware I can have them to read off of when I manually enter them.
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    Looking for Novice Level PoE Switch with Emphasis on Security

    My network revolves around a RT-AC68U ASUS router > TP-Link unmanaged PoE 5 port switch > 2 TP-Link Access Points. I have a lot of smart home devices connected to the AP's as I was trying to get better signal to them & off load them from the main router. I wrongly thought that the AP's being...
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    FS: Brand New Unopened- ASUS RT-AC86U Router

    Brand New Unopened Sealed - ASUS RT-AC86U Router. Not ready to leave my beloved 68U. $155 priority shipping included in continental USA. Paypal only using friends & family else $155+ 3% fees.
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    Allow only Home Smart Devices on Access Point?

    Thanks Captain for the feedback. My setup is Router with Merlin > Unmanaged Switch > AP >Smart home clients. ColinTaylor mentioned the Merlin thread & I did find some conversation seeking to do what I am trying to do also but comes down to scripting or using a managed switch it appears...
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    How to setup an isolated VLAN on Merlin?

    So I'm in the similar boat as a couple of the posters & the OP are: Main Router on Merlin > Unmanaged Switch > AP > Smart Home devices only Just to confirm - short of doing some complex (to me) scripting - the only other choice to get clients connecting to the AP without access to the rest...
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    Allow only Home Smart Devices on Access Point?

    As stated above my EAP225 AP doesn't have a guest feature unless i use a captive portal (not good for smart home devices - since it would require occasional re-log-in) or as suggested in conjunction with a managed switch. So I am trying to learn more about how to create a guest network on my...
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    Asus rt68u vs Netgear Orbi vs Ubiquiti

    Agree with this. Wait & see how things connect performance wise before making buying decisions That said, OP - I moved from a 700 sqft condo to a 3K house & my 68U has no problems providing end to end coverage in also a split level house that is 80+ feet long. Oh forgot to mention 38 clients...
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    Allow only Home Smart Devices on Access Point?

    I see how to enable VLAN on my AP's controller & put it into a WLAN group (Step 2 in here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/faq-1261.html) - which I think is what you are suggesting I do. But does it involve tweaking the switch it's running off of too - which is what segregating VLAN's & their access...
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