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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...
  2. i0ntempest

    AX86U LAN Link Aggregation: doesn't seem to be working?

    Hi all, Since I have a 1.5G internet package I figured I should try link aggregation so my devices can take advantage of that. My main router is an AX86U with the latest Merlin firmware, and I have setup my network to be like this: Modem <== 2.5G link ==> ASUS RT-AX86U <== 2*1G LAG ==> Netgear...
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    Slow Speedtest when AX86U is plugged on 2.5Gbe

    Hey everyone! Hope you're doing great! I just got the FTTH on my flat (5Gbps down / 700Mbps up) and my ISP router have 2.5Gbe port. So I genuinely plug the ISP Router 2.5 to the AX86U 2.5. Everything with CAT 7 cable. Router print 2.5 link speed so everything seems ok. If I plug my...
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    AX86U Dropping on Ethernet and Wifi, Different Devices

    After buying this router last year to solve another lag issue, another issue has been progressively getting worse where devices are randomly and briefly dropping from the internet. It starts off as outgoing packet loss (noticed in VoIP calls, hearing others but not being heard, and in games...
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    Best alternative addons to AIProtection on AX86U?

    I set up my new AX86U & w/ Merlin firmware, and I'm withdrawing from the TrendMicro agreement due to not knowing exactly what information they collect. I eventually plan on connecting the AX86u to VPN, but that's a bit down the road when Wireguard becomes standard in future stable firmware. I...
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    AX86U Samba Doesn't See USB Partitions

    I recently upgraded from an AC66R to an AX86U hoping to improve my home network's reliability and remote access. Once upon a time on the AC66R I could access an attached USB drive and it would show the partitions separately. I currently have a NAS connected elsewhere on the network that when I...
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    AX86U with HomePods and Airplay

    I am looking at buying the Asus AX86U after reading through these forums and seeing all the advice. I have several HomePods, 8 in total, and some Sonos gear where we use Airplay. I have found network gear to be very fussy with Airplay / HomePods over the years. Questions - any experience of...
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    RT-AX86U QOS/Upload

    Hi everyone, Longtime lurker, first time poster lol. I had to ditch my Arris all-in-one gateway and get a Hitron HN2251 as my modem was no longer supported. Anyway, long story short, I picked up an AX86U to use as my router/wifi AP as the Spectrum router/wifi AP was too castrated for my...
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    connection issue RT AX86U

    Hei guys, I've connection problem with my asus router AX86U in last few days now. my router lost connection 5 ,6,7 hours and then suddenly lost connection. The only way to get connection is restart the router and then its happened again. I'm on Latest version of Merlin also tried beta version...
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    RT-AX86U crashed，using 386.3_2，Maybe because of vpn?

    Model ax86u, merlin 386.3_2 I just bought this router and used it for a few days. I deployed nginx based on entware on it. And I use IPSec VPN frequently so that I can access the home network from outside. But since I bought this AX86U, sometimes the router will restart, especially when I use...
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    RT-AX86U AiMesh (Merlin) - Disconnects

    Hi everyone, I have a set of dual RT-AX86U routers setup in AiMesh over ethernet backhaul (using the 2.5G port) and I'm on Merlin's 386.3_2 software. I have been away on holiday for 10 days and upon returning home and working from home, both my wife's and my work wi-fi connections have been...
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    FS: Asus Routers -RT-AX86U, RT-AC68u, and 3x TM-AC1900 (converted to AC68u)

    As stated above, I have the following: 1x RT-AX86u - MINT condition in original box, used for only a month before AT&T Fiber became available in my area and swapped to using their router & extenders. - $210 shipped (one sold) (1x AC68u sold) 3x TM-AC1900 - the famous T-Mobile OEM version of...
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    Brand new AX86U slow wired & wifi

    I finally decided to upgrade my 8-year-old Linksys (EA6700) router and grabbed an AX86U from BestBuy this past weekend specifically for the 2.5Gbps port. Upon setting it up, I immediately updated the firmware to 3.0.0.4.386_44130. I have the 1.2 Gbps plan with Xfinity/Comcast and an Arris...
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    Issues with WiFi Need to disconnect power to resolve

    I've had a RT-AC68U for 5 years and wanted to upgrade so I purchased a RT-AX86U which I'm now using as my main gateway, I've setup my RT-AC68U as aiMesh access point which seems to work fine. However I have a number of WiFi devices (Cameras and Weather Station and Wifi Switches) devices that...
  15. elyl

    AX86U and Galaxy S21

    Having some issues with my new AX86U and my Galaxy S21 Ultra phone. The S21 is the only Wifi 6 device on the network. Every other device is working fine, but the S21 will variously report that it is "connected without internet", that it "couldn't authenticate connection", or most often it will...
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    AX86U range compared to my old AC87U

    Hi All. Will the range of a AX86U be as good as or better than my AC87U? I've had my AC87U For many many years and it has been great. The key reason for buying it was the range. I live in a 100year+ old house with solid walls which really challenges wifi signals. I'm considering a AX86U but I'm...
  17. vstevenphan

    Which router should I buy between ASUS AX88U and AX86U?

    In my country, the AX88U costs $180, AX86U costs more, $240.Which one should I get? Is the performance the same? Which one better?
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    RT AX86U - Help me improving my latency please! Bufferbloat?

    Good afternoon! First of all i want to say sorry for my english because it isnt my native language. As the title says, I would like to ask your advice to improve the latency of my connection. I have decided to change the router + ONT HGU GPT-2541GNAC of my ISP (Movistar Spain) precisely...
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    Optimizing WiFi performance

    My network has been working mostly really good with gigabit speeds on wired devices and about 300-700 mb on wifi. But, some devices are having frequent disconnection issues (mostly on 5ghz) So I have been optimizing my wifi based on @L&LD suggestions here...
  20. echoowall

    AX86U Merlin latest firmware, openvpn use problem

    AX86U Merlin latest firmware, openvpn use problem The 2.5G port device connected with the network cable cannot be accessed when using the openvpn program, and the access of other interfaces and wlan interfaces is normal. Below are the traceroute details. traceroute 192.168.51.200 traceroute to...
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