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    AX86U Hard wired node works but showing disconnected

    Since latest firmware update (388.1). My hard wired node AX86U showing cable disconnected. Cable is connected and works fine. When mesh status is checked on android app. It shows normal. Have both screenshots attached. I have reset both Router and node to factory and setup mesh again, that...
  2. kelsso

    ASUS RT-AX86U What port to use?

    I know very little about networking and need advice. I’m upgrading my parents second access point router from RT-N66U to RT-AX86U. Their main router is an AirPort Extreme (they’ll update this too in the future). They’re on a 500 mbps internet plan. What wan port should I use? Lastly, should I...
    • kelsso
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    • access point ax86s ax86u wan port
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: ASUS Wi-Fi
  3. D

    Maximum Password Length AC86U & Security of AX series

    Hi Maximum Password Length & Format for AC86U running the latest Asus WRT firmware (March 2022) ? Also, does the Asus AX series have better security? Thanks for your help. Polar
    • Deleted member 28741
    • Thread
    • ac86u admin ax86u ax88u
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: ASUS Wi-Fi
  4. i0ntempest

    AX86U PPPoE MTU problem/questions

    Hi all, So I've been trying to optimize my WAN MTU. I'm with Bell Fibe 1.5G and using HH4000 PPPoE passthrough, using merlin 386.7_2. From what I heard Bell should support baby jumbo frames and should allow 1500 MTU. But I noticed that if I set MTU and MRU to 1500 in WAN settings, I get...
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    Fiber coming -- time to replace the RT-N66U

    It was more than enough when speeds were limited to 3MB down / 1MB up and still ok with current 25/3, but the specs say it won't take full advantage of the 1GB fiber coming soon. So time to upgrade. I currently have the main network on 2.4 and 5 MHz bands, a guest network on 2.4 and a third...
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    Improving my Bufferbloat score

    Hi everyone, I currently have a home setup with 2 AX86U in mesh, on wired backhaul (cat 6) running Merlin 386.7_2 software. My internet connection is a 400/50 "hybrid" cable internet. I recently ran a bufferbloat test on my hardwired Windows 10 computer (connected directly via Cat6 to the main...
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    Asus RT-AX86U: VPN Client in Fusion with "IPSec" and Shared Secret

    So long story short. i need to configure in my ASUS Asus RT-AX86U a VPN Client with IPsec and a Shared Secret. i have following infos: VPN-Typ: Name Serveraddress IPSec-ID IPSec Key/Shared Secret Account Password But when i go into VPN Fusion setting of my AX86U, i cannot find this VPN...
    • YADWQ
    • Thread
    • ax86u client ipsec vpn
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: ASUS Wi-Fi
  8. splintrixx

    RT-AX86U 386.7_2 Internet not working after reboot and VPN Director not working properly.

    After upgrading from my AC86U I started to have issues with my internet after a reboot. The internet doesn't work despite the box showing the internet light is blinking and working. I can't even log in the router's site with a LAN cable connected to it unless I disconnect the WAN port. The only...
    • splintrixx
    • Thread
    • ax86u nordvpn openvpn rt-ax86u smartdns vpn director wan
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    sanity check / requirements for use of either ExpressVPN or NordVPN with Asus + AsusWRT-Merlin, also FlashRouters

    New to SMB Forums, first post, so forgive everything in advance... I am planning on upgrading my home network with a new Asus AX86U wireless router. Besides moving to Wi-Fi 6 (from 5), I also want to implement router-based VPN functionality for location masking and general identity protection...
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    [HELP] RT-AX86U has WiFi with spoofed MAC, no Ethernet

    So, unfortunately my first post on this forum will amount mostly to a long-winded description of me floundering to pump the life back into this router for the past 6 hours, but bear with me, because I’ve reached my wit’s end and I Really need the help at this point. Disclaimer: I am fully aware...
    • shrent
    • Thread
    • ax86u ethernet fried help lightning not working troubleshooting wifi
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: ASUS Wi-Fi
  11. i0ntempest

    AX86U on 386.7_2: Wireless falling back to 80MHz even if I set 160MHz?

    I just noticed that on the newest 386.7_2 firmware, if I set 160MHz on the 5GHz band, it will initially use 160MHz but later reduce to 80MHz (I'm seeing this using WiFi Explorer on macOS). I know 160MHz is 99% unnecessary, I just want to know if this is the intended behavior with this new...
    • i0ntempest
    • Thread
    • 160mhz 160mhz support 5ghz asus ax86u merlin wireless
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: ASUS Wi-Fi
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    Asus Router app, Account Binding.

    I’ve been taking a look at the Asus Router app for iOS and one of things it allows you to do is to bind your Google account (in my case) to my router, but I can’t seem to find any explanation as to what it does, does anyone have any info?
  13. Shahin

    What's RT-AX86U Pro?!

    I was checking the new ASUSWRT 2022 website; I noticed this (RT-AX86U Pro) on the page! Is it launched, or will it be a new product to be launched later? https://asus.click/ASUSWRT2022
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    AX86 placement in mesh setup

    Hey all - AiMesh setup question. Can I use the slower AC86u as the main router in the basement and the faster AX86u in the main floor of the house as a node, (it is where most home traffic is)? The main basement router usually has a low client count and is far removed from everyone. I wasn't...
  15. toothmania

    AX86U | CPU core 1 spikes to 100%

    This have been so annoying for a while already, I have updated to 386.5_2 and out of nowhere my core 1 keeps spiking up to 100% which eventually kills my internet for an entire minutes and comes back again, fast forward, downgraded to 386.4 and it's the same anyone having the same issue?
  16. i0ntempest

    AX86U: 160MHz @ channel 100+ possible?

    Hi all, I've had my AX86U for almost half a year and I'm happy with it. But due to all my neighbor's wireless are all operating on channel 32-64 and 149+, I have to use channel 100-140. The problem is if I select 160Hz mode, I can only select channel 32-64. My unit is Canada version and have the...
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    Latency on ASUS AC88U? + BQM

    Hi guys! When using my ASUS router with Virgin Media Gig1 (Hub 4) in modem mode I seem to get increased latency. This takes my in-game ping from 10-15ms to 60-120ms. Is there anyway to reduce this other than ditch my ASUS router? Speeds are okay 950-1103Mbps down. Everything is wired CAT 7...
    • Cancellation
    • Thread
    • asus ac88u ax86u bqm gig1 media rt-ac88u rt-ax86u thinkbroadband virgin virgin media
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    IPv6 precedes IPv4 translation

    I'm using a RT-AX86U router with firmware version 386.5_2. I have a DDNS address that translates to both A and AAAA [not really] records. Therefore, I have IPv4 and IPv6 dynamically translated. # nslookup [ddns.name] Server: 127.0.0.1 Address 1: 127.0.0.1 localhost.localdomain Name...
  19. D

    RT-AX86U bricked after update Version 3.0.0.4.386.48377

    Need help guys. Tonight my asus app presented me an update Version 3.0.0.4.386.48377 for my main router AX86U and my Ethernet backhaul connected router AX82U. My other ethernet backhaul connected router AX86S did not needed to update So via the Asus app i started the update and forgot about it...
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    AX86U, Kindle won't connect to 2.4GHz/WPA2.

    I've just purchased the AX86U to replace my 68U which has served me well for many years, but I'm struggling to get my Kindle (7th gen) and Sony Android TV to connect to the 2.4GHz channel using WPA2. 2.4/WPA2 is working on an older iPad, a low end Galaxy and my laptop but I can't seem to get the...
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