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  1. ExtremeFiretop

    MerlinAU MerlinAU v1.2.6 - The Ultimate Firmware Auto-Updater (**Thread closed due to age**)

    Hello SNB Community, -ORIGINAL THREAD CLOSED DUE TO AGE; NEW THREAD STARTED HERE: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/merlinau-v1-2-7-the-ultimate-firmware-auto-updater-amtm-addon.91326/ We're pleased to introduce an exciting new add-on for Asuswrt-Merlin: MerlinAU (Merlin AutoUpdate). This tool...
  2. T

    Router upgrade - too much choice!

    Hello Upgraded package with my isp to 500mbs. They provided a router but it has their firmware in it which isn’t great, so looking to upgrade it and then use it as the access point. isp modem - main router. Main router into AP (old terrible router) Main router - wrt1900acs (express vpn...
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    RT-AX88U Thoughts

    I’m looking to purchase an Asus router and move to their AIMesh and wanted to purchase an RT-AX88U as mentioned. It appears getting an RT-AX86U is difficult right now for a good price but still may purchase one later to become the router. I’m looking to replace my NETGEAR R7800. With that...
  4. M

    RT-AX86U Need advice (Very new to the world of routers)

    Hey! very new to the world of ASUS routers. Virgin media WiFi was not cutting it at all in the bedroom(in a flat and the wall between the living room and bedroom hit the signal hard) brought a RT-AX86U as per the reviews saying how good it is. (Also brought a RT-AX88U but deciding if to set it...
  5. Skeptical.me

    Today I purchased a RT-AC86U ...

    I first purchased a RT-N66U, then a RT-AC87U, and now a RT-AC86U. I've read nothing but great reviews and many in the RMerlin forum strongly recommended it. I can't wait for it to arrive. Any hints or tips about tweaking it for better performance is welcome ...
  6. Skeptical.me

    [Advice Needed] New ASUS Router

    Currently I have the RT-AC87U but being who I am I want something new. Whats people's thoughts on the RT-AC88U? I like the fact it will give me greater bandwidth within my LAN, but do you think for an ASUS router in that price range I could get better or is this model a good one, in your opinion...
  7. W

    First time Sophos UTM home edition user

    I bought an old lab computer that is a Dell Optiplex 990. The specs on the dell, intel i5 2500, 8 gigs of ddr3 ram, on board intel nic and I also bought an Intel pro/1000 pt dual port server adapter off of Amazon. I will provide a link to the network card below. So far my home network consist of...
  8. M

    Rework Home Network

    Okay, for starters I live in a home with 4 family members that consume extreme amounts of data through the use of Gaming on multiple consoles/PCs, Streaming through apps like netflix, hbo, hulu etc. Torrents, and social media and web browsing on multiple handheld devices. There are many dead...
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