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  1. tonymet

    Wifi AP Ping Latency Regression with upgrade to RT-AC5300

    I recently "upgraded" to Asus RT-AC5300 – a top-tier AP with tri-band, band steering and lots of resources. Working well, but one setback: my pings have regressed: To ⬇️ 3.0ms AVG from 1.8ms AVG prior to the test How I tested Router was the same in all tests ( UBNT Edge Router X) ping...
  2. M

    AC 5300 and Echo Show issues

    Hello all, Anyone have thoughts as to why my Echo show shows a connection to my network but it actually doesn't have a connection. This only happens with my ASUS AC5300 router. I was able to successfully connect to the 68U with no problem but when I went back to the 5300..no connection. Any...
  3. M

    ASUS Router Mesh Issues.

    Help. I have a ASUS GT AC5300 and RT AX58U router in a AIMesh. The 5300 is the main with ethernet backhaul via cat6 cable about 100 feet apart on different floors. Any device that connects to the node(58U) connects but has no connectivity to the internet, its just stuck on that node...
  4. S

    Smart Connect RSSI/5ghz to 2.4ghz Issue

    Hi, I am trying to get Smart Connect to have my devices switch from the 5GHz to the 2.4GHz once they get to around -70dbm to provide better coverage in farther rooms. I have 2 RT-AC5300s one is connected via the 5GHz-2 Backhaul. It seems like it does not matter what I put in the RSSI/dbm field...
  5. K

    ASUS AC5300 - Mixing with Linksys Velop Mesh

    Hi, Over the years I have cycled through from a N66U to the AC5300 which has serving well in a heavily congested block of flats. Nothing fancy running, just SmartConnect and auto QoS. 2 floor maisonette - N66U struggled with throughput due to wireless channel congestion but AC5300 has been...
  6. S

    RT-AC5300 not getting gigabit speed on ethernet

    Hey there guys, so I recently upgraded to gigabit internet. The Ac5300 router I have had for a while now and followed some online guides to get it set up to get some decent speeds on wifi. I am getting about 450-530 Mbps on wifi on my phone and only 110 Mbps wireless on my laptop. So I tried...
  7. T

    What Asus router should I buy

    I currently have an AC3100 that covers about 85% of my house. There are 2 home offices w/ multiple VoIP lines. I have Spectrum highspeed and get 300mbps wired and mid 150's wireless in most areas. However, wireless gets really sketchy in a few areas and only works "sometimes." Most of the...
  8. HuskyHerder

    SmartSync, Dropbox, linking issue (work around)

    I have been trying to link a Dropbox account. I intended to use it to push Logs, and BU configs etc. to my Mac as I travel. Anyway, I go through the linking process > authorization page > 2fa page > grant the app access. I then get a new pop up window asking for a sign in. I sign in and upon...
  9. daviworld

    RT-AC5300 Performance & Security Guide

    I don't know if this will be helpful to anyone. But, thought I would share my set-up and hopefully help some people in their quest for performance and security. Check page 2, post #34 for 2019 updated/added info -------------------------------------------------------------- Let's start with...
  10. T

    Merlin openvpn client: 1 OK, 4 no internet

    Hi gals and guys, Suddenly only one vpn client of 5 that I have configured, is able to connect to the internet. the other four claim they are "connected" (in service state), but I can't reach the internet. Everything worked fine and for no apparent reason, things went wrong. I've tried...
  11. P

    Homekit problems in AC-5300 380.69

    Hi, I have a lot of issues with homekit and the asus AC-5300. Devices are connected well to 2.4Ghz wifi because asus show them in the client list, but i can not do nothing with homekit app because accessorys dont respond. Also, sometimes (5%) they respond and you can operate with them 1 or 2...
  12. Coorslightking1

    ASUS ROG RAPTURE GT-AC5300 vs NETGEAR R7800 Nighthawk X4S

    ASUS ROG RAPTURE GT-AC5300 vs NETGEAR R7800 Nighthawk X4S: #1 vs #2 on the router ranking. Which one would you buy?
  13. D

    Is Media bridge mode enabling possible in RT-AC5300 in Asuswrt-Merlin

    I know is choosable in the AC88 but in the website says the RT-AC5300 haven't the Media Bridge mode and my question is, is this mode enable in Asuswrt-Merlin I'm thinking on buy one and I can't found is this possible use that feature in Asuswrt-Merlin
  14. Rupert Giles

    Help choosing a new router

    I'm currently running with a Trendnet TEW-818DRU, with DD-WRT. The router works reasonably well, but the coverage in parts of my townhouse (router is on the top floor) is spotty. I'm getting ready to jettison the cable box, and just go with streaming services, so I'd like something with more...
  15. M

    ASUS RT-AC5300 problem with RADIUS

    Hi all !! Since this is my first post I would like to say thanks to everyone is writing here and I hope in future to be also helpful to other ppl. I'm using RADIUS server on my RT-AC5300 via Synology DS716+ on local network but it think there is something buggy. At first all is working well...
  16. exm

    Upgrade from RT-AC66U. Tried Orbi already.

    Hi, thanks for taking the time to read this! Here's my situation. I live in a large 3 stories house, where I have WiFi coverage problems in the MBR and the 3rd floor. Last week I purchased a Netgear Orbi Router/Sat uni, and I returned it this morning. There was significant packet loss even 5ft...
  17. aspen63

    Cannot Setup Wireless Extender

    Guys, I desperately need your help. I've just bought Asus RT-AC5300 as my main router and RP-AC68U to use as a wireless extender. It turned out to be tricky enough. First, I configured the repeater to connect to the router only through 5 GHz and use the same SSID and password as on the main...
  18. N

    Linksys EA9500 vs Asus RT-AC5300 (tests enclosed)

    In short Signal strength 2.4 GHz: winner Asus Signal strength 5 GHz: winner Asus Speed (throughput) 2.4 GHz: winner Asus (in fringe locations it was much faster than Linksys on 2.4 GHz). Speed (throughput) 5 GHz at closer ranges : winner Asus Speed (throughput) 5 GHz at further ranges ...
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