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  1. Val D.

    Best Mesh Addition

    Centralized local/cloud/app management, network stats, network roaming technologies, guest network login options, etc. Without OC200 active you lose functionality like 802.11k/v/r support, login options, management options. OC200 is just an independent hardware device with 5W power draw to run...
  2. Val D.

    Home network configuration (PFsense)

    Guest Network in Omada is one-click deal in OC200. After playing with firewall/switch settings for quite some time I found myself in RTFM situation. I have all my own devices in DHCP Static Mapping with x.x.x.10-90 range, automatic assignments in x.x.x.100-200 range. My personal preference. I...
  3. Val D.

    Best Mesh Addition

    I recommend this switch due to the fact it has some smart functions and it's almost the same price as PoE only version switch. At some point in time you may want to experiment with VLANs separation, this is what a smart switch is usable for. Otherwise it's not needed and if you want to save some...
  4. Val D.

    VPN CLIENT - QOS Upload Bandwidth limiter BROKEN when VPN Client enabled

    I remember some differences in QoS behavior between wired and wireless clients, but I don't have an ASUS router at the moment to test the latest versions of Asuswrt and Asuswrt-Merlin. I also remember using Traditional QoS with sfq on my RT-AC86U instead of Adaptive QoS with codel. My ISP line...
  5. Val D.

    AX88U with pfSense

    This is not a problem, pfSense can do the same for you. You can have the same IPs reserved in DHCP.
  6. Val D.

    How to access 2nd router (ASUS RT-AC68U) login page while on main router (Fios G1100) WiFi network?

    I don't know how bad ASUS routers are in this regard and I know it's not recommended in general, but I also know I have a Linux server open to Internet on a standard port and in last 7 years no one managed to login there, but me. I see a lot of attempts in the logs, but all unsuccessful. Mostly...
  7. Val D.

    New-bought ASUS RT-AC86U throttles WAN connection?

    To what client? To see the full 500Mbps speed through WiFi you'll need a 3x3 AC client close to the router.
  8. Val D.

    which router should i get?

    Same answer on automatically generated weekly updates: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/which-routers.62552/#post-558313
  9. Val D.

    OT - surviving pandemic from personal experience (no trolling, PLEASE)

    Funny thing is the banks suggest wearing a mask. In normal times if you walk in with a mask someone may call the police. :) This one is perfect for visiting a local branch, for example (especially after hours): Available at Amazon, if someone is interested...
  10. Val D.

    Home network configuration (PFsense)

    I can give you some suggestions based on network picture: - run your modem in Bridge mode to avoid double NAT, if possible - if Bridge mode is not available, make pfSense IP static and put in DMZ to avoid port forwarding issues - run pfSense as main router with DHCP server, default...
  11. Val D.

    OT - surviving pandemic from personal experience (no trolling, PLEASE)

    The premier of Ontario promised to punish all price gouging, but it doesn't stop Chinese stores around to offer simple questionable quality disposable face masks for $45-65 for a pack of 50. Those thin white/blue ones, the cheapest possible. Amazon pre-COVID price for similar products was below...
  12. Val D.

    RT-AC68U in Media Bridge Mode losing connection to main router

    What router model? This solution comes from my trial and error experiments https://www.snbforums.com/threads/rt-ac66u-media-bridge-stability.12422/page-4#post-507682 but on MIPS based RT-N66U and RT-AC66U routers. Does it work on RT-AC68U also?
  13. Val D.

    Impressed by the TP-Link Archer A7

    Correct. It needs RGB light too:
  14. Val D.

    Best Mesh Addition

    Your router looks good as a router, has OpenVPN Server support, VLANs, QoS, etc. You may keep it as router only for now and replace the entire WiFi part with Omada WiFi Solution. It offers one of the best price/performance ratios in SMB segment, has central management, remote administration...
  15. Val D.

    New Router Recommendation

    @Vager, I believe with so many WiFi devices at some point you have to look at other options than consumer routers. I don't think your modem is creating issues. It is indeed Puma 6 based and has some hardware related latency spikes issues, but they got partially minimized with later firmware...
  16. Val D.

    The Uptime Contest

    I'm pretty sure your problem is finding where this tiny mobile router is. Did you look under the bed? :)
  17. Val D.

    Asus RT-AC88U Firmware Upgrade

    The right place to ask Asuswrt-Merlin related questions is here: https://www.snbforums.com/forums/asuswrt-merlin.42/
  18. Val D.

    New Router + UTM

    Same here, HP 8300 USDT with i5-3570. This CPU has Turbo up to 3.8GHz (2 cores) and 3.6GHz (4 cores). Intel SpeedStep is working on a hardware level, so with no load the CPU goes down to 1.6GHz anyway, but to prevent unnecessary power draw and heat I have disabled Turbo in BIOS and locked it...
  19. Val D.

    New Router + UTM

    If this older i5 CPU is a desktop version (like the one in my router), it's actually stupid fast for pfSense. I'm using it just because I have nothing else to use it for and it runs at 1.6GHz to keep the box cool and quiet. Full speed 4 physical cores at 3.8GHz can process busy corporate network...
  20. Val D.

    siting an ips/ids/dnsBlock(PfSense? or ClearOs?) in a vpn cascade?

    Everything you want to have, good enough for home setup, can be done on a single router only - your RT-AC86U. - AiProtection is your router version of IPS - Diversion script is your DNS-based blocker - Skynet script is your IP-based blocker - the CPU has hardware AES support, OpenVPN speeds...
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