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    Upgrading my RT-AX86u for stronger signal

    Get a cheap $15 RT-AC68U off Facebook Marketplace and mesh 'em together with WiFi backhaul.
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    Honeywell REDLINK gateway problem - some additional info

    Fully read that thread, numerous times in the past. Whole lotta hair being pulled out in there for sure. Good info, yet no resolution whatsoever, unfortunately. And really no details about how to create the problem at-will. Hoping my post will lead to more of a substantial understanding of...
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    Honeywell REDLINK gateway problem - some additional info

    Hey everybody. I am one of the many unfortunate individuals that experiences ongoing problems with the Honeywell REDLINK gateway (THM6000R7001) where we periodically experience the disconnection of the ethernet port, which causes the Internet LED on the gateway to go into an amber condition. I...
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    T9, I can't thank you enough for pushing me toward the AX series routers! :) I spent a few hours yesterday swapping out my two AC68U's with the AX88U and AX86U combo. Was as straight forward as anyone could hope for - absolutely no problems at all. And MAN, my network is SMOKIN' now!! I can...
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    OE, I like the way you're thinking. Spent a few hours this morning reading here on the forum to learn what others have done, and possible areas I'm thinking of trying. The more I read, the more I said to myself that I've got a great system as it's presently configured (only took me 10 years to...
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    You read my mind. I have downloaded both and wondered about what to pick. I've never run Merlin before. I like a few things about it, but I also like the familiarity of regular Asuswrt over the past 10 years. I will take your suggestion and stick with it for now, and perhaps start following...
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    Well Tech9, ya did me in. I'm now the owner of an AX-88U AND an AX86U in addition to my previous two AC68U's. Found a local gentleman with both and picked 'em up for a song & a dance. Will work on exchanging things out and fiddling around over the next week or so. I sure wish there was a...
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    Man, you guys are insistent! Your knowledgeable input is starting to sink into this thick skull... Okay, so tell me about the RT-AX88U - AX6000, 8 port. Does this newer router suffer any particular problems? I've read on here about some temperature concerns with numerous people opting for...
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    Tech9, you have been very helpful with your previous posts. I would value your opinion of the ASUS AC3100/RT-AC88U (the 8-port version) as a possible alternative for the RT-AC1900P that we discussed earlier in this thread. Would this router get the same sort of praise you referenced with the...
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    Right. I'm probably in the best potential area to find such an animal - Minneapolis suburbs, home of Best Buy. I've located one for sure, and two others possibly. Waiting to see if I can get clear pictures of the backs to be sure.
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    Thank you for this detail, Tech9. I think I'll hold out and search for the 1900P - I think I've got a couple real possibilities available in my area. Your information is very appreciated.
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    Once again, thank you Tech9 for this thought provoking dialog. I believe there is some merit regarding staying with the same model and hardware version in order to keep all nodes as happy as possible in a mesh configuration. Both of my present AC-68U's are hardware version A1. I know there...
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    Thanks again. Can you be more specific about the hidden issues, hardware issues, and firmware bug you speak of? Not trying to be a PITA, just want to fully understand the potential for any real issues at hand. I never take network advice at face value.
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    Hey Tech9 - thanks for the reply. I'm aware the hardware is different, but thought I'd check anyway. But let's be clear here. I presently run a pair of AC-68U's (yeah, 10 years old and haven't seen a firmware update in a long time) in mesh (they're even the original hardware version too) and...
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    Upgrade from RT-AC68u to RT-AX86u

    How about if I'm upgrading from a RT-AC68U to a RT-AC-86U - can the AC-68U config file be used on the AC-86U router? I'm thinking not, but thought I'd check.
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