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    OpenVPN very slow speeds on brand new AC86u Merlin

    Hi all, Long time reader, newly registered and first created thread. I searched for an answer to my problems, but have not had success. I would greatly appreciate any help I can get, here's my issue all with ethernet connection: I have a brand new Asus AC86U with latest Merlin firmware...
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    [Recovered!]Upgrading to 384.6 killed my ac68u :(

    Upgrade as usual, but after the router have rebooted, it entered boot loop. Then I boot it into rescue mode, upload the firmware, but it entered rescue mode boot loop (ttl 100), and the mini web page cannot be opened. A 30-30-30 seems brought the router out of boot loop, entered rescue mode(slow...
  3. Erah

    AC86U - 2.4Ghz Band Dropping Connection

    Firmware Version: 384.6 (AC86U) For the past few days, the 2.4Ghz wireless band has been dropping/losing connection to the connected devices: however the 5Ghz band remains stable. 2.4Ghz gets ultimately slow, to a point where it's non-usable. It then requires a reboot to start working as it...
    • Erah
    • Thread
    • 2.4ghz 2.4ghz dropping 2.4ghz slow ac86u
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    Recommended purchase for additional Access point (or replacement Router)

    Hi everyone I often read the SNB forums for a bit of advice here and there but this is my first post... First a small bit of background to aid with the question. I live in the UK and my internet is provided by BT Fibre (FTTC). I use an openreach DSL modem which is then linked via Ethernet to...
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    ASUS AC86U Merlin 384.6 openVPN server initializing

    Hi, it was already discussed here on couple of threads, OpenVPN server is not started properly after boot. I have noticed that it starts correctly if I take out my secondary USB from USB 2.0 port - where I have installed Download master. Without it (not sure if problem is USB or Download Master)...
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    ASUS AC86U QoS on 2 SSIDs

    Hi guys, im new here and also quite new to flashing routers with open source software. I wanted to ask (quite broad on the features page) is it possible to set up QoS throttling bandwidth on a guest account SSID, whilst leaving the main primary SSID... well to be unrestricted. I know this would...
    • AdamGH
    • Thread
    • ac86u ac88u bandwidth limiter multiple ssids qos throttle
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    RT-AC86U. L2TP and Wireless problems

    Hello, I am owner of AC86U for almost year now. And I am forced to use it as wireless repeater. Pretty pricey repeater, I'd say. The problem is that whenever you use L2TP protocol to connect internet via WAN port you'll face random wireless drops. Wired connection have no problems at that time...
  8. Doggerbanke

    Firmware update for AC86U?

    I have noticed that a lot of the routers have gotten a firmware update lately but it does not seem to be the case for AC86U. Any one here know if it will get an update any time soon?
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    [RT-AC86U] what are the differences between European and Asian variants?

    I ask because in Germany there is a 70€ price difference between European ones and Asian imported. Cannot be just the extra power adapter annoyance, right?
  10. Doggerbanke

    Ac86u wan/lan issue

    I resently bought a ac86u (i previously have had a ac66n_b and a ac68n) but i have had quite some problems with it. First it was the wan port. It did not accept my 100 mbit setup from the fiber box. I had to change the wiring and upgrade to a 1000mbit setup. Irritating but it worked. Second...
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    AC86U x2 and AC66UB1 AI MESH unstable - 3.0.0.4.384_20648

    Hi All, Have been testing AIMesh for a week. Unfortunately not getting good results with it. I have 1 AC86U as the parent and the AC86U & AC66U as the node setup in AI Mesh. The problem I'm facing is that the router keeps disconnecting from the internet and resets by itself RANDOMly. Based on...
    • jyth_82
    • Thread
    • ac66u_b1 ac68u ac86u aimesh best practices reset unstable wifi
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: ASUSWRT - Official
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    AC86U USB Drives not recognized & Time Machine not working

    I'm a novice at routers. I bought this router based upon reviews and the fact that they advertise that you can use if for Mac Time Machine backups. I've contact ASUS and while they are very nice - they're not at all helpful. They don't seem to grasp the nature of the problem. I have two...
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    New router - Asus ac86u, Netgear XR500/X4S or other?

    Hello, looking to upgrade router ISP gave me as I'm annoyed with ping spikes and low wifi quality. I have 42m2 apartment, with two laptops, 2 smart tv and 3 smartphones. I use mainly laptop for online gaming, right now i'm getting ping spikes even with one device connected to router (verifed...
  14. Kae

    With Merlin Firmware 384.4_2 I always have to login twice into the Asus router. Is it a Hacker?

    First of all, thanks a lot to Merlin for doing such a great job on his firmware, and supporting us and the world with it! And thank you to the community here for all the great advice! Great Forum! I have the following problem, and others might have it too than: With Merlin Firmware 384.4_2 I...
    • Kae
    • Thread
    • 384.4 ac86u addon asus firmware merlin problem router twice
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    Chinese Ac86u

    Hi My current TPLink Archer D7 has served me reasonably well. However, it does suffer from occasional need for a reboot (made worse by Plex it seems). I’m shortly going overseas for up to 6 weeks so need something a little more reliable. First I looked at the AC68u as that fitted most of my...
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    RT-AC86U - running VPN - Adaptive QOS, bandwidth monitor not working

    Running Asus Merlin 382.1.2 with IPvanish Open VPNclient setup on router. I have noticed that when connected to the VPN that the Adaptive QOS bandwidth monitor meters are not accurate. When downloading the download meter shows nothing and the upload meter is showing the download bandwidth. On...
  17. Coorslightking1

    X4s vs 86u

    A poll to answer the many that question
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    Problem with wireless connection RT-AC86U

    Hello, I was hoping for new firmwares from Asus, but they haven't helped me. My problem is following. I bought mine from Gearbest back in September, so mine is CN version. My AC86U unit works fine by wire, but when it comes for wireless performance... Every 2-3 hours all connected devices can't...
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    ASUS RT-AC68U cannot update ddns on noip.com

    I'm in China. I already set up ss client and ss server on ec2 and the vpn works perfectly. (not sure the router itself will go through it or not. ) firmware is 380.65-X7.4 At the management page, WAN - DDNS set the noip free domain，account email and password. Double checked its all correct...
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