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    Extend AiMesh - router suggestions

    Hi All Signed up to the site as I’ve come across it multiple times over the last 12 months from random googling. Some awesome information I’m currently running AX6100, one connected to my ISP modem, the other two floors down in the living room (wireless backend). Performance wise it’s been...
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    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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    Unable to see/access SAMBA on PC - Asus RT-AX82U with usb flashdrive connected

    Hello everyone, I have connected a 32gb Lexar USB 3.0 flash drive (formatted to NTFS) to my Asus RT-AX82U. I appreciate it may not be the fastest option, but it's enough for me needs. However I'm having problems seeing the drive on my PC via my Windows 11 network discovery. It's instead...
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    • asus desktop computer devices drive folder media router rt-ax82u samba
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Routers
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    ASUS-RT-AX82U Router Randomly disconnecting

    Hello everyone, Thank you for a great forum. This is my first post, so please go easy on me. I bought an ASUS-RT-AX82U last year and although most of the time it's great, I've been having a lot of problems with it where it randomly disconnects from 2.4GHz / 5Ghz WIFI and wired LAN devices...
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    Restrict Admin Web Console by Port

    On an RT-AC88U, is it possible to restrict access to the admin web console by LAN router port ?
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    Client Isolation on Switch and Router

    Configuration: LAN clients are connected to a single switch. Each client switch port is setup with a Private VLAN where they are allowed to communicate with the Internet, but not each other. The switch's uplink port is connected to the router (RT-AC88U) that acts as the DHCP and DNS server and...
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    Input Requested: Router for Surveillance

    Greetings everyone! I have a question I hope you can help me with. I haven't bought a new router since my ASUS 87's in 2015 so I'm more than a little rusty, ok — rusted over. I need to install some cameras to watch the outside of a small building in a shopping center so if the building gets hit...
    • Sky
    • Thread
    • commercial easy interface outdoor camera reliability router surveilance surveillance video feed
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Routers
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    OpenVPN Server behind ISP Router - can't connect

    Hi, Following on from my earlier post https://www.snbforums.com/threads/remote-vpn-access-to-my-home-vpn.77019/ (thanks a lot for all responses), I've got the following set-up: 1. ISP router with a public IP 2. GL.iNet GL-AR300M16 (GL-AR300M Series / Shadow) router with an OpenVPN server setup...
    • michael4
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    • openvpn router
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: VPN
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    Asus AX56U / TUF AX5400 / AX86S which one for 50sqm?

    Hello, I'm trying to find a new router as my current one (Xiaomi Mi Wifi Mini OpenWRT) is having an issue with 5ghz antenna and generally poor LAN/WLAN performance on my Cable 250Mbit network. I need new router to cover 50sqm apartment. The connection needs to be good for 2 laptops (home...
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    Isolated Guest Network on the second Router?!

    I want to prevent Router 2 from pinging all my devices. I want only internet access there. (Router 1 My network) (Router 2 Isolated/Guest Network) I tried to apply some Firewall Rules like mentioned here in Post #7: Click here but if I apply them on the Main Router (Router 1) my Internet...
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    Router specs advice: device priority

    Hi, I live in a rural area and have slow DSL internet which is shared between way too many devices these days.... I'm looking for recommendations for a router which will fulfill all the following requirements: Gigabit ethernet ports - no minimum number required Ability to set device-specific...
    • Rupert8
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    • qos qos bandwidth monitor device priority router
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Routers
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    Recommendation for OpenVPN Router

    I'm looking for a router that supports: 4 x 1 Gbps ports At least 2 OpenVPN clients AES-NI for faster OpenVPN performance - preferably 200Mbps+ Asuswrt-Merlin I've been looking at the RT-AX68U, RT-AX86U, RT-AX86S and RT-AX92U. WiFi, mesh and 2.5 Gb support is not needed. Would the RT-AX68U...
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    Could this help me to get better/stable internet?

    I have a Tenda f3 (V4.0) router i think this is current latest, using it as main router, a wire coming from my isp directly to the modem, isp have a fiber modem near my house from which a ethernet cable attaches to my router (f3), it requires a username and password to access internet (i tried...
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    Help with network configuration

    I have a somewhat odd network configuration that I'm hoping the wizards here can help me get working as I need. Here are my requirements: I need to be able to remotely (within my house) enable & disable the wifi network. I want this to happen without exposing my router to the internet via...
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    Help with a Router Distro?

    Hello everyone! After quite a few frustrations on issues with a commercial home mesh while working remotely, I'm going to take the plunge and build out my own - And I'm looking for help in deciding given all of the choices for router distros. My current environment: I have cable internet...
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    Trying to understand modern Mesh routers and decide if I should buy one

    Hey all, I live in a home that is one floor approximately 2,000 sqft in size (high ceiling) with an approximately 2,000 sqft screened-in pool outside, perpendicular to and on the corner of the house. At the moment, I use an Arris TG1682 modem+router combo to deliver internet, however, it only...
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    RT-AX92U or RT-AX58U as main router

    I have two RT-AX92U routers. They are almost perfect for what I need. Both of them are in the basement and it mostly covers the main floor as well. They are wired backhaul. However, there are a few spots that are a bit flaky for signal strength on the main floor so I purchased a used...
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    Using NAS through portable router

    Hey peps of SNB forum! First time poster and beginner at networking- and NAS systems. I’m playing with the idea of setting up a NAS coupled with my home router, either a prebuilt by Synology, Qnap etc; or a diy system running some dist of Linux. Either way, my question is the following: Say I...
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    Dual VPN, client and server on same router

    OK all you routing geniuses I have a RT-AC68R running the newest Merlin Firmware, and I am half way to my dream setup I currently have a OPEN VPN server running amazing well and my phones can easily access all my files and network resources. I also have a Proton VPN instance set up on my Router...
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    Ecosystem - guidance please

    Dear all, I am returning after more than 4 years. A lot struck me - good and bad - before the Pandemic played a hard ball on all of us. Long story short, happy to be in a "not too bad" moment! :) I am sorry as the post will be repetitive (my old post and a lot of similar ones) and I cannot...
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