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  1. anotherengineer

    AX86U Merlin and Cake QoS

    So I was/am having issues with DL/UL pings all over the place, as in up to 600ms. Connection is 250/30. Setting cake qos manual to 245-DL basically fixed the DL. UL manual settings from 30 to 20 in 1Mbps increments, no change. WAN packet overhead set to internet with VLAN. Just wondering...
  2. anotherengineer

    Eastlink 900/15 FTTP vs. FibreOp FTTH 250/30

    Just for comparison in northern Ontario - Put this under Merlin since ax86 is running it - maybe there is a better thread for it? Eastlink 900/15 below And Bell fibreop 250/30 below
  3. anotherengineer

    Proper PPPoE Setup on Merlin?

    Just curious if it matters how this is setup? Asus has an FAQ that goes through windows settings. The other two I have seen are setting it up from a factory default............old pic. This would be for bell fibreop coming out of a Nokia G-240G-A ONT. I honestly don't know why Bell doesn't...
  4. anotherengineer

    Default Windows Network/Ethernet Settings

    Good day, I can't recall if I have ever changed any of these, but I'm wondering if anyone knows what the "windows" defaults are or if there is a way to reset to windows defaults?
  5. anotherengineer

    Bell (ActionTec R3000) To Bridgemode or different gateway?

    Bell has fibreop here and one of the gateways is the actiontec R3000. Which seems a bit more involved then just checking 'bridgemode' https://bellaliant.bell.ca/binaries/content/assets/support/Customer/Support/StaticIP/dmz-config.pdf Still using eastlink, but thinking of putting the net on Bell...
  6. anotherengineer

    Question - does SNB still have the Link for Amazon where it can get commission?

    I recall quite a few sites used to have this? Is it still a thing? Lots of Christmas shopping coming up, would be nice if some went to SNB.
  7. anotherengineer

    General 5g wifi settings on AX wrt

    Good day. I could use some feedback on 5g settings. I’ve never really used it before due to amount of walls in the place but I got a new AX86u so may as well use it. I’m mainly looking for compatibility, stability, reliability. This is what I have currently, basically defaults. Location...
  8. anotherengineer

    QoS-Cake/WPA3 newer asus (ax86u/s / ax6000) Merlin support

    Hi just wondering if those routers on Merlin support WPA3, and cake/other QoS by default?
  9. anotherengineer

    Rog ax6000 $350 CAD

    Best Buy. Amazon. Etc https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BG9LTWSW/?tag=smallncom-20
  10. anotherengineer

    Wi-Fi/AP 2.4ghz good range and stable for outdoor security cameras

    Good day going to install cordless security cameras outside and instructions say they are 2.4 only. Just wondering what are some good options for this for Wi-Fi router/AP? thanks
  11. anotherengineer

    10Gb network card

    Good day I’m looking at 10Gb network cards. They are all about same price $130 Cad. I’m guessing they are all the same Marvel Aquantina chips?? Got Asus and tplink and trendnet. All have 1 yr warranty. Just wondering if it matters which one? Not sure how good they handle warranty or...
  12. anotherengineer

    Router UPNP for games (Torchlight 2)

    Good day, I think my UPNP is disabled for security reasons. There is a lot of issues with TL2 multiplayer (internet) [firewall issues] Just wondering if it's worth it to enable it or how to properly port forward? Thanks
  13. anotherengineer

    AX86U vs AX 86S vs AX6000

    I see the AX86U on sale for $280 CAD and AX86S for $180 CAD vs AX-6000 for $320? Is the $100 (+$13 tax) worth it for the U, or even more for the 6000, which is a nice price, considering the AX86U is usually $350 here!! Using an AC68U now without issue, but better to replace something when...
  14. anotherengineer

    Rog ax6000 $380 can $

    https://www.newegg.ca/asus-gt-ax6000-ca/p/N82E16833320532?Item=N82E16833320532&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=promo&utm_campaign=EMC-Automation120522-CAN-_-EMC-120522-Index-_-Wireless%20Routers-_-N82E16833320532_MKTManual&ignorebbr=1&cm_mmc=EMC-Automation120522-CAN-_-EMC-120522-Index-_-Wireless%20Ro...
  15. anotherengineer

    AX58U sale - decent deal?

    good day I see the ax58u on sale for $160 CAD https://www.newegg.ca/asus-rt-ax58u-ca-ieee-802-11a-ieee-802-11b-ieee-802-11g-ieee-802-11n-ieee-802-11ac-ieee-802-11a/p/N82E16833320398 Currently using an old school AC68U. I have been watching/waiting for the AX86U, but it's typically been $350...
  16. anotherengineer

    Proper Merlin settings for Synology NAS??

    Good Day, I have a NAS plugged directly into the router. I do have spanning tree protocol enabled. Is samba or anything else required either enabled/disabled to get good performance and reliability for this on the network?
  17. anotherengineer

    Router Basic Security Sticky/Tutorial

    I noticed there are next to nothing for stickies/tutorials in the security section. Also a lot of this is beyond the avg user. I was wondering if it's possible to add one, something basic for the avg user. As in, no scripts, add-ons etc. Basic as in, easy and quick to do by anyone, and ONLY...
  18. anotherengineer

    QoS and Gaming

    I have an Asus AC68U and I was hosting some Grim Dawn and friends were complaining of lag. I have 350/10 from ISP and am hardwired and connection was good. I am thinking perhaps it was all the family online here?? I am running latest Merlin and QoS at the time was/is disabled. Would setting...
  19. anotherengineer

    New ISP what tests to run to compare?

    Good day Sorry if this post is not in correct spot I didn’t see isp/modems I have 2 isps this month for testing and comparison Currently eastlink fibre node coax in house 350/10 New is bell fibre 230/30 gateways will be bridge mode and use same 68U router. I am wonder what tests I should...
  20. anotherengineer

    Any issues with Asus router running Merlin and Bell Fibreop?

    probably changing over from eastlink cable to bell fibreop next week and I want to use my own router. Any issues or challenges to be aware of before hand? thanks
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