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  1. gil80

    Auto Wake On Lan?

    I'm using Home Assistant running on a NUC type PC. Though the Bios is set to power on the device after a power loss, it doesn't work. So I have to manually use WOL feature from within the router if I'm away. Is it possible to auto run a script for WOL after a power loss?
  2. gil80

    Really bad quality on 2.4Ghz - help troubleshooting

    Using RT-AX88U with Merlin fw. This is the settings I have on the 2.4Ghz: and: Going to site survey > advanced troubleshooting: I get really bad results when testing speeds with clients that are 5 meters in direct line of site (i.e., Samsung Galaxy S23+, or my laptop). Barely scratching...
  3. gil80

    Can't block clients from connecting to a mesh node

    Using RT-AX88U and ZenWifi XD4-Pro. I'm trying to block my doorbell wifi from connecting to the Zenwifi mesh node. Though it is in the roaming block list, it still connects to the mesh node, which is weird because it's also a weaker signal than the router which is physically closer to the...
  4. gil80

    Need advice on which Asus mesh device to pair with my AX88U

    As someone who just moved houses, I need to extend my wifi coverage, but I'm unsure about the factors I need to consider. I own the RT-AX88U. It sits far away from my living room which doesn't allow for a wired connection. After some reading, I thought about getting the Asus ZenWifi XD5 and...
  5. gil80

    Devices can't see router when 5Ghz band is greater than 48

    As the title says, "Devices can't see router when 5Ghz band is greater than 48". But why is this an issue really? I bought this router in Australia in 2019. I had NO ISSUES connecting my home devices, such as LG OLED CX and C1, Xiaomi Mi10T and other IoT devices to the 5Ghz band when it was set...
  6. gil80

    Reset RT-AX88U and Re-Registering DDNS

    Hi all, I want to do a factory reset to the router and set it back up again. Will I be able to reuse the same DDNS or do I need to unregister it first and then re-register it? Is there a specific way to perform a full flash reset? Thanks.
  7. gil80

    AX88U -IoT devices lose connection

    Hi. The router was purchased and used in Australia with no issues. Switched to Marlin firmware. I have many IoT devices, however I'm getting constant issues with 4 of them. Two types of issues: 1. Two Smart lightbulbs won't connect. 2. Camera and Air purifier connect and then will drop...
  8. gil80

    CAT7 tops at 100Mbps

    Need urgent help. I purchased some CAT7 cables. I have a CAT6a in the wall. The connection from the computer to the wall is made with Cat 7 and I get 100Mbps with it. This is how the NIC reports and also a download test. My internet connection is 1Gbps. When I put back the old cable...
  9. gil80

    Is it possible to install WireGuard VPN?

    My router is the AX88U using Merlin 386.5_2 firmware. I would like to incorporate WireGuard in the GUI VPN section. Is it possible? Would you recommend against it?
  10. gil80

    Router is overwriting my preferred IPv6 DNS address?

    Router: RT-AX88U Firmware Version:386.1_2 Enabling IPv6 after getting my ISP to enable it for me. The router is advertising itself as my DNS despite my settings to use my own Pihole as my DNS. Is there something I'm missing in how it is configured? pi@raspberrypi:~ $ ip -o addr 1: lo...
  11. gil80

    Expected 2.4Ghz speeds with RT-AX88U?

    Hi. What should be the expected maximum speed I can possibly get if no obstacles, direct line of sight, 5 meters away from the router for 2.4Ghz band using 20Mhz or 40Mhz channel bandwidth? I'm thinking I'm getting low speeds when I transfer files from my laptop to the HDD connected to the...
  12. gil80

    Solved RT-AX88U Merlin 386.1 - Wi-Fi Radar is not showing other clients

    Hi. Using the WiFi Radar > Wifi site survey, etc., I'm only seeing my client on the 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. I don't see my neighbours at all. Comparing with mobile apps where I can see all of the surrounding clients. Should I set it in a specific way to show all clients near by?
  13. gil80

    Setting up a cloud instance with WireGuard VPN & Pihole (help)

    Hi everyone, Looking for someone who successfully set an Oracle cloud instance with Pihole and Wireguard VPN. I've read and followed every guide I could find online, however, they only work to a certain point. When I try to use Oracle cloud with Wireguad as a split VPN where only the DNS...
  14. gil80

    Windows is slow to gain internet connectivity after flashing Merlin on Asus RT-AX88U

    Steps I took prior to flashing Merlin FW: Made sure I'm on the latest official Asus firmware Reboot router Flashed MerlinWRT for the AX88U Reboot router Factory reset Manually set the router (did not use saved config file from previous official firmware) After each PC reboot, the LAN icon on...
  15. gil80

    RT-AX88U system log is being spammed by the same message over and over

    Oct 13 22:27:52 miniupnpd[3035]: sendto(udp_notify=11, 192.168.1.1): No such device Oct 13 22:27:52 miniupnpd[3035]: sendto(udp_notify=11, 192.168.1.1): No such device Oct 13 22:27:52 miniupnpd[3035]: sendto(udp_notify=11, 192.168.1.1): No such device Oct 13 22:27:52 miniupnpd[3035]...
  16. gil80

    RT-AX88U distributes itself as a DNS when set up otherwise

    Hi all. I'm new here. I'm running Pi-Hole adblocker alongside my router. The Pi-Hole IP address is 192.168.1.2. In the Asus router under LAN DHCP settings, I set the DNS to the Pi's IP address 192.168.1.2. Under WAN, I set the Obtain DNS automatically to NO and left it empty but also...
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