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    Is the TP-Link BE6500 WiFi 7 Router An Upgrade From The Asus RT-AX58U?

    I currently have an Asus RT-AX58U, and I’m thinking of replacing it with a WiFi 7 router. I’m considering the TP-Link BE6500. Is the TP-Link BE6500 an upgrade from my Asus RT-AX58U, or should I look into another WiFi 7 router? If not, what WiFi 7 router would you recommend under $250?
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    Is the Eero Pro 6 A Downgrade From the Asus RT-AX58U?

    I’m thinking of replacing my Asus RT-AX58u router to the Eero Pro 6. Is the Eero Pro 6 a downgrade from my current router?
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    Sonos Compatibility With Asus RT-AX58U

    I’m thinking of replacing my Apple HomePod mini stereo pair. I’m thinking of getting a Sonos One Gen 2 and Sonos One SL and pairing them up. I read the Sonos speakers and Asus routers have compatibility issues. I currently have the Asus RT-AX58U. Does anyone know if the compatibility issues have...
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    Release Asuswrt-Merlin 386.5 is now available

    What does this mean in the Asus RT-AX58U system log: kernel: httpd (4014): drop_caches: 1
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    Asus RT-AX58U IPv6 Issue

    When I enable IPv6 on my RT-AX58U, the following apps take a long time to load: Apple Music and Apple TV app on the these devices: my iPhone 12, MacBook Air M1 and my Apple TV 4k. However when I disable IPv6 there’s no slow down on these apps and devices. I’m using the latest stock firmware and...
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    Beta ASUSWRT 386 RC2 public beta with full functions AiMesh 2.0

    Does anyone know if the 386 RC2 beta firmware will be available for the RT-AX58U soon?
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    RT-AX58U Firmware 384.9505 (7-28-2020)

    I installed this new firmware this morning. Now the system log shows these errors: Jul 30 09:53:49 kernel: ^[[0;33;41m[ERROR mcast] bcm_mcast_netlink_process_snoop_cfg,888: interface 20 could not be found^[[0m Jul 30 09:53:49 kernel: ^[[0;33;41m[ERROR mcast]...
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    Asus RT-AX58U Firmware 3.0.0.4.384_9354 IPv6 Not Found Issue In Systems Log

    In the Asus firmware 3.0.0.0.4.384_9354 systems log, there's this IPv6 issue: Jul 27 11:01:56 modprobe: module ip6t_REJECT not found in modules.dep Jul 27 11:01:56 modprobe: module ip6t_ROUTE not found in modules.dep Jul 27 11:01:56 modprobe: module ip6t_LOG not found in modules.dep Should I...
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    Release [ 384.19_Alpha Build(s) ] Testing available build(s)

    My RT-AX58U is using the 384.18 Merlin firmware. I'm thinking of trying the 384.19 Alpha Merlin firmware. Is the alpha firmware stable or is it recommended to stay on 384.18 firmware and wait for 384.19 Beta. I read two sides of this firmware. If I do try out it, and decide to wait for the beta...
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    Asus RT-AX58U Questions on IPv6 and Adaptive QOS

    I have a few questions on IPV6 and adaptive qos. My RT-AX58U has the Merlin Firmware 384.18 installed since it fixed the IPv6 routing issue that was displayed in systems log from the stock firmware, however the Merlin firmware broke the parental controls. My questions are: 1. Is it recommended...
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    A Couple Questions on The Asuswrt-Merlin RT-AX58U Firmware

    I installed the Merlin firmware on my RT-AX58U. Its stable. Is there a way to set a schedule within the Merlin firmware for the LED lights on the RT-AX58U to be off and on?
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    A Couple Questions on The Asuswrt-Merlin RT-AX58U Firmware

    I repurchased the Asus RT-AX58U router today. I'm interested in installing the Asuswrt-Merlin RT-AX58U firmware. I have a few questions on it: 1. Is it easy to install the Merlin firmware? 2. Is it possible to revert back to the Asus stock firmware? If so, what is the procedure? 3. Will the Asus...
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    Asus RT-AX88U and Asus RT-AX58U

    I decided to return the RT-AX88U since its an huge overkill for my setup. I decided to repurchase the RT-AX58U and will install the Merlin Firmware.
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    Asus RT-AX88U and Asus RT-AX58U

    Last week I cancelled my order on the Amplifi Alien Router due to being a backorder. Over a month ago, I tried out the RT-AX58U with the stock firmware and I returned it due to my laptop with WiFi 5 had a difficulties connecting to the RT-AX58U 5GHz band, even though I set my laptop's WiFi to...
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    Please Recommend The Right Router

    I finally decided to spend a little more money to get a better router. I ordered the Amplifi Alien Router this morning and it should be arriving next week. I was thinking of purchasing either the Asus RT-AX88U, TPLink AX-6000, or the UniFi Dream Machine.
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    Please Recommend The Right Router

    I narrowed it down to two of these routers: 1. UniFi Dream Machine 2. TP Link AX6000 I read good things about these two routers. Out of the two, which router is overall better? I'm looking for easy setup, stability, and good security functions.
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    Please Recommend The Right Router

    I have an Apple Airport Extreme 802.11AC Router. For the last two months I tried out these routers: 1. Netgear R7000p 2. Google Nest WiFi Router 3. Asus RT-AX58U 4. Refurbished Eero Pro Router These four routers had issues: 1. Netgear R7000p - bright LED lights, disconnecting issues 2. Google...
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    Asus Router iOS App Issue

    Last week I received my Asus RT-AX58U from Best Buy. Currently it has the lasted official Asus firmware. I have the Asus Router App on my iPhone 7 Plus. When I removed wireless clients through the Asus web ui and rebooted the router, the Asus router app shows the wireless clients as not...
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    Replacing Apple Airport Extreme Router. I Need Recommendations

    As the OP, I recently tried out the Google Nest WiFi Router last week; while the specs look great on paper, in real world use its terrible. It had issues when I had it and they are: 1. It lowered my Spectrum Internet download speed from 117 Mbps to about 50 Mbps, however upload speed stayed the...
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    Replacing Apple Airport Extreme Router. I Need Recommendations

    I have an Apple Airport Extreme A1521 Router for several years and its time for me to replace it. I really don't need a WiFi 6 (AX) router since all of my devices are on WiFi 5. The router is going to be in my bedroom. I recently tried out the Netgear R7000p and it had issues with...
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