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    RT-AC68U 2.4 radio on the way out? - replacement?

    Hello, I have been using a RT-AC68U as an AP for some time and running Merlin 386.11 This is connected (hardwired) to a RPi 4 running openWRT - my ISP supplied router is in bridge mode. ISP service is 500/30. The RT-AC68U 2.4 radio - main SSID (typically my phone and laptop) plus 2 Guest SSID -...
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    wired router replacement and LAN configuration suggestions

    Some background.. over the years I have run a simple home LAN using Tomato and now Merlin on my router behind the ISP supplied unit that I have put into bridged mode. My current configuration has a RT-N16 (Merlin - WiFi turned off), connected to a switch that supplies hard line connections and...
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    Hyper Backup rsync - 218+ to 115j - I'm confused now on the results

    Recently had a NAS failure and have recovered data to a new NAS (DS218+) while the data is also on a USB drive I had thought I'd add a DS115j and copy the data. The Data on NAS1 is a shared folder (data) containing a number of folders (music, users (with sub directories) backup app install files...
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    New NAS system after hardware failure - replace 2bay with 2 single bay?

    Hi, So short story is my long running QNAP 219II+ has quit - looks as if the drive controller has given up as well as the power plug on the 12v input looks like it has over heated. While the system boots the drives are not sensed but if I connect the drives to my Macbook (using Paragon ext3) I...
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    DIY router - anyone using a MinnowBoard Turbot or other SBC suggestions

    I see that this topic comes up periodically... Just wondering if recommendations have changed.. As a learning project I'm thinking of a DIY Router - I'm not afraid of tinkering. I currently run an older Asus router with Merlin loaded (no VPN) and since replacing this unit is in the not to...
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    Support for TS-219P II - going forward what does it mean?

    As QNAP discontinues support for older systems the 219P II being one of them. It continues to work with no issues. What does it mean in general terms? security? I mainly use it for LAN backups but I do tunnel in via FTP periodically when travelling using SFTP. I would assume updates on my router...
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    Backup from QNAP TS-219P II to Synology DS115j - Solved (maybe)

    Posting here - if I should be in QNAP forum please let me know ... I have a TS-219P II (4.3.3.0361 firmware) and recently purchased a Synology DS115j (DSM 6.1.5) to use as a separate backup. They are connected via CAT5 thru a 1G switch. Samba and AFP are running on both. My LAN has a MS win7...
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    wired router, build or buy? and what do I miss out on?

    As I mess around configuring my home network I am also thinking of future proofing as well. With this in mind I am thinking that a 'newer' router may be needed as ISP speeds go up (currently I'm on 100/10, but 250 & 1G is available) my Asus 16 is I believe only capable to 100 (I think) Since I...
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    adding Smart TV.. WiFi to Guest Network configuration

    I have added a Smart TV (Samsung) to my multitude of devices and I'll use WiFI to connect (I don't have a ethernet cable to this particular room) My current setup is as follows.. modem in bridge mode connected to Asus 16 running Merlin (this is my DHCP server - WiFi is turned off) connected as...
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    RT-16N Connection drops - how do I trouble shoot ?

    I have made a few system changes in the last year, but recently I find connections are dropping frequently during the day. My RT-16N was on Tomato when on DSL and after I changed to cable ISP. The Cable ISP supplied modem is in Bridge mode and I run the Asus behind that (DHCP etc). I have...
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    Rebuilding network (updating) offered a RT-N16 to use

    Currently running a WRT-54GL (tomato) with wireless turned off as my router behind the ISP modem. This acts as the DHCP and fire wall. I have update everything behind the router to 1G ports and AC1750 WiFi. I have been offered a RT-N16 to use as a replacement for the 54GL (because the N16 has 1G...
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    Cannot access RT-N16 Tomato when ISP is down..

    Also posted on Linksys Tomato forum.. Asus RT-N16 with Shibby 1.28 MIPSR2-132 K26 USB AIO sitting behind CGN3ACSMR that is in bridge mode. Twice within the last month the system has 'crashed' with no access to the internet. While 2 'crashes' doesn't mean there is a issue, In an effort to see...
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    WNDR3700 v2 - will I notice the performance hit against a v1?

    Hello.. I look at the charts (and try to understand :)) and had thought for the price a 3700 would be a good buy.. unfortunately I see that the v2 is a drop compared to v1... will I notice? Here in Canada the 3700 v2 is easy to find at a decent $ (@$115 - $130) where a e4200 is hard to find...
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    General home configuration - I've moved and not sure what my setup should be

    Well we have moved from a single story to a 2 story home.The 'old' setup was pretty simple DSL in to 54 GL and everything hard wired (PC and Xbox) plus a WiFi to the laptop. Now with 2 floors I have low signal to the 2nd floor (this is the main 'laptop area) and the PC would also be located...
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    Home setup question, range extension etc

    Hello, looking for suggestions. We live in a older home - single story, with a finished basement. I have the ability to add CAT 5 in the basement and have done this. This is where the bulk of the computers are - 2PC (1G ports) and older PC (100 port) running FreeNAS, a Xbox 360 with a USB 'G'...
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    1 isp, 2 routers, 2 WiFi - but

    Looking for input.. I have 2 routers – first is wrt54gl (tomato) – second is ASUS wl520GU (OEM firmware) with print USB. I would like to have a home network setup as follows, one ISP feed – 2 separate WiFi’s the ability to share files with all connected PC’s – I want to have the ability to...
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