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  1. dlandiss

    Asus Routers Extension Proper Set-up Using Ethernet Cable

    For me the choice for an access point is reliability. Just my opinion, but it looks like mesh networks are still evolving and the bugs are getting worked out. I think the third box would not be a true access point, but a wireless repeater with compromised bandwidth. "Better" always depends on...
  2. dlandiss

    Asus Routers Extension Proper Set-up Using Ethernet Cable

    Just about. Use one as the main gateway and only actual "router" on the network. The other should be configured as an Access Point, which removes its ability to assign IP addresses (it is no longer a "router") and makes it a network switch having both Ethernet and Wi-Fi outputs.
  3. dlandiss

    Asus Routers to Keep

    My own choice would be to keep the ones with the widest range. Coverage is an issue in my 122-year-old house, and I see no use for Wi-Fi 6.
  4. dlandiss

    Asus Routers Extension Proper Set-up Using Ethernet Cable

    I have a similar configuration (but different model numbers). My RT-AX86U is the gateway router, and an RT-AC86U hardwired to it is configured as an access point. Works flawlessly, been doing so ever since first installed. You can give them both the same SSID or separate, your choice.
  5. dlandiss

    Broken power button

    A common solution is to wedge the end of a toothpick into the gap. When you have found the right spot you can also drop a bit glue onto it for security. No need to open the case or fiddle with the circuit board.
  6. dlandiss

    UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Adversely Affects WiFi Performance?

    That does bear further investigation. My (ASUS) router and access points are plugged into high-end APC UPS boxes and I'm getting 660Mbps downloads, so your issue must be triggered elsewhere.
  7. dlandiss

    UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Adversely Affects WiFi Performance?

    Sure! <https://www.apc.com/us/en/product/download-pdf/BE425M?filename=APC_BackUPS_BE425M.pdf> Oh-- did you mean the main unit? APB Back-UPS Pro 1500.
  8. dlandiss

    UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) Adversely Affects WiFi Performance?

    I wish! I have seen the same symptoms here but it did not occur to me what the problem may have been. Within a few feet of the UPS Wi-Fi bandwidth is wrecked. Actually plugged into it, double-wrecked, like reduced from >500Mbps to <20Mbps. My main UPS is a good APC model, no problems.
  9. dlandiss

    Support ending Dec 2024 for AC3100 - Need hardware buying advice?

    Hey, just ship it to me! I could use a nice access point with good radio range. I'll pay for shipping, of course :cool:
  10. dlandiss

    GT-AX11000 vs RT-AX86U

    Aren't those pretty hard to come by (unless you are running a massive data center)?
  11. dlandiss

    Powering a 19V Asus Router with a USB-PD laptop Cord?

    Just for a reference point, the back of my AX86U states 19.5 volts, 2.3 amps max (45 watts). In practice it uses much less than that.
  12. dlandiss

    Powering a 19V Asus Router with a USB-PD laptop Cord?

    In the specs it says the necessary components to request the higher power are built into the USB-C connector.
  13. dlandiss

    Release Asuswrt-Merlin 3004.388.8_2 is now available

    Thank you SO MUCH for using the correct abbreviations for metric units! It makes posts so much easier to read, and to understand what the user is concerned about.
  14. dlandiss

    External antennas on AC/X 88/6U and others, how are they utilized for different bands?

    Yes.
  15. dlandiss

    External antennas on AC/X 88/6U and others, how are they utilized for different bands?

    I cannot answer for sure, but that seems to be the most likely.
  16. dlandiss

    External antennas on AC/X 88/6U and others, how are they utilized for different bands?

    It is worth remembering that the radiation pattern for a single-element antenna is shaped like a donut so that the best signal will be obtained at right angles to the antenna shaft. If, in your multi-story case, you get poor results one one floor try positioning the antennas so they are at right...
  17. dlandiss

    Smart Band Steering

    Different SSIDs is adequate. Simple "forget" the unwanted SSID from each device that you want locked to a single band.
  18. dlandiss

    Fun with ChatGPT...

    I am reminded of the time I asked ChatGPT about the benefits of a certain Nordic treaty. It responded that the treaty did not exist. Odd, it was referenced throughout my wife's doctoral dissertation, which I proof-read and her advisor lauded, and it was easy to find on Google.
  19. dlandiss

    Announcement: 3006 progress report - it's a go

    I second that.🤩
  20. dlandiss

    AI Mesh vs AP

    As best I can figure out what you lose by using access points instead of mesh is "frustration and unreliability." If you have Ethernet to your second location just use it as an access point, and walk away smiling.
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