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    Solved I can't login to my new Syno with AiCloud — use DS File

    Hi, all! I've just replaced my now-dead 9-yo Drobo FS with a new Synology DS920+. I'm trying to setup the Syno's firewall (I have a user that seems to attract malware behind my router). AiCloud can "see" my network share on the Syno (Windows network, Syno using Btrfs) but the Syno won't allow...
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    ac87 concurent client limit?

    [Fyi, the small pictures are fine. Clicking on them magnifies them nicely.] In your October post your signal is quite degraded from before, sitting at about -63db. At this strength you may be getting interference from AMIS, A-1, & Irena. It also appears you are set to ch5 vs. ch6. If you're...
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    Ai Protection - Alert

    Same thing I did. When I first set mine up I had it notifying me of everything. A few days of that and I went back in and limited the notifications to the item(s) I was really interested in.
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    Additional Device Icons

    Here's a transparent color of the Roku Ultra. Personally, I'd prefer one similar to the AppleTV with Roku in purple vs the Apple logo, but I lack the time & expertise. 8 KB, 120 x 120 Sky
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    Asus RT-AC87U no boot

    Did you walk up to the new FW from the old one, i.e., 2.xxx.1; 2.xxx.2; 2.xxx.3; 3.xxx.0; 3.xxx.1; etc? If not that could shed some light on the first issue. As to to the NVRAM erase — oh my. You may indeed have created a new doorstop. On the upside, since you are apparently handy with puTTy...
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    RT-AC87U - missing smart connect

    If by "smart connect" you mean WPS*, then go to Wireless > [WPS] > click enable and you're set. That said, WPS does present serious security issues and should generally remain turned off. If you need — or want — to use it for some reason be certain to turn it back off after you finish your...
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    RT-AC68U AI Protection

    The MAC filters (allowed or blocked) are for WiFi only and only apply to MAC addresses. If your PC is connecting via WiFi you can try whitelisting that MAC address, but as to whether or not the firewall will allow the activity is another question. It sounds like this is not an issue of the...
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    Ai Protection - Alert

    Your email password has to be set in order for the router to send an automated message via your email service; if it is not, your email server will refuse to accept & send the message. Perhaps — if you are handy customizing Unix, otherwise no. Sky
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    ac87 concurent client limit?

    You can go here to educate yourself about how 2.4 WiFi works. All devices are built to play nicely in the "prime channel" spaces. Essentially, channels 1/6/11 are 802.11b (legacy) "prime" channels with 22 MHz of bandwidth each and no overlap. Like a 3-lane highway, the traffic here runs...
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    ac87 concurent client limit?

    If the dominant network in each graph is yours, and assuming the graph with only one network showing is 5 GHz… 2.4 GHz channel is off according to the graph; it would perform better on ch-1 5 GHz channel is fine but the bandwidth is narrower than it needs to be, I'd suggest maxing that. My...
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    how to -Ethernet- Mac address whitelist asus built in firmware

    Correct, whitelisting is limited to Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter. You could consider setting up a (another?) Guest Network as an alternative. A realistic assessment of what you actually need to accomplish v want to accomplish may be in order, as-in: What am I protecting Why am I protecting it...
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    Release ASUS RT-AC87U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.382.52230 (2020/05/06)

    You may want to check the release notes of the preceeding FW updates in case they carried special instructions that are now assumed to have been followed prior to 52288: 51641 2019.11.06 51939 2019.11.20 52230 2020.05.06 52288 2020.07.09 The fastest/easiest way to do this (I think)...
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    how to -Ethernet- Mac address whitelist asus built in firmware

    It sounds like your entire network is behind a single port to the router, as are many. Mine is hybridized, some goes through a single port but some go through WiFi. If the WAP is the unit providing DHCP you might try whitelisting there; or If the final router is the unit providing DHCP you...
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    ac87 concurent client limit?

    Ah, thanks!
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    ac87 concurent client limit?

    After evaluating your installation environment with the tools. Look for clear(er) channels in both 5GHz and 2.4GHz. Unless you have really old legacy B/G stuff you are trying to run: On the 2.4 GHz band: set your 2.4 to 'N' only, 40 MHz set your 2.4 control channel to the "most empty" one you...
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    how to -Ethernet- Mac address whitelist asus built in firmware

    Curious… why ethernet? Are you trying to allow some ethernet-attached devices to access the router/internet but prevent others? Is the router providing DHCP or do you have another device on your LAN handling that? Or are you trying to allow-disallow incoming traffic? AiProtection > Parental...
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    ac87 concurent client limit?

    Fwiw, I run a couple of the AC87's in different locations on OEM fw. One of them handles 45-60 concurrent clients in a mix of 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and gigabit hardwire, the other handles 30-40 concurrent clients all WiFi in 2.4 & 5 GHz. There are multiple clients streaming video, security, & doing...
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    Lost connection: router or device problem?

    Check this thread for possible solutions: RT-AC87R iPad Air 2 intermittently dropping connections [RESOLVED]
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    ASUS RT AC-87U new firmware 3.0.0.4.382.52288

    Agreed! I seem to have been fortunate getting a couple where the Quantennas don't act up. The only real issues I've had are the occasional PEBKACs. ASUS has been first-class about updating the FW. I know they'll EOL someday but for now they are amazingly resilient and do a great job for us; and...
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    ASUS RT AC-87U new firmware 3.0.0.4.382.52288

    OK, I got impatient. I've got a short vacay coming up and wanted to get this off my plate. So… the update was interesting. I usually try the laziest way first. Hey, I have to get up from my desk, grab a laptop, and walk eight whole feet to plug into the router. That's almost like, what do they...
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