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  1. J

    Cannot update Firmware on RT-AC86U

    Hi, Apologies if this is a repeat - I can see that this has been raised a few times in older threads but I can't find one that solves my specific problem... I have the RT-AC86U router and am embarrassed to say it's got the original firmware on it (3.0.0.4.384_32738). I've never managed to get...
  2. M

    AI mesh support for low end routers

    Hello, I am a recent owner of an RT-AC86U, purchased it to get better coverage for my 1500sqft house but unfortunately due to thick brick walls I get dead zones in some areas. I would like to extend my range by investing in an AI mesh system. I would like to know if lower end routers like the...
  3. B

    RT-AC86U intermittent DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN

    Hi guys, long-time lurker, first-time poster. For the last two months, I've been getting intermittent issues with websites not loading and getting stuck on DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN. A manual reload of the website or waiting for chrome to auto-refresh causes the page to load. This issue is...
  4. fsb

    Apple TV Only MLB App Use VPN

    I have an RT-AC86U running merlin v386.2_2. I have ExpressVPN and successfully setup 2 different OpenVPN clients to watch MLB.tv. This setup works perfectly. I also watch Hulu and they're able to tell I'm on a VPN so I see an error message and can't go past it. I've used 3 of 4 location...
  5. S

    Slow ethernet Aimesh, 1gb WAN on RT-AC86U acts as 100mb

    Hello kind people, I am new here, but have found some of the discussions and advice here useful in the past, so thank you for that. However, I am unable to find anything here for the issue my Aimesh is having. My main router is a RT-AX86U (on current stock firmware 3.0.0.4.386_41535-g1caa24a -...
  6. vaboro

    RT-AC86U mysterious contacts on PCB

    Does anyone know what these contacts on RT-AC86U's PCB are? Aren't they JTAG connectors for Macronix NAND? If so, does anyone know the pinout?
  7. DaveInNepean

    Changing VPN Client

    Hello! I'm new to the forum and new to asuswrt-merlin as well. I wanted to be able to route only certain devices to a VPN, and since I've always been a fan of Asus routers, the path led to a new RT-AC86U, upgraded to ususwrt-merlin to get the selective routing capability. My setup all went...
  8. route1

    RT-AC86U - No NAT Acceleration?

    Hi! I recently bought an RT-AC86U and flashed it with Merlin 386.1. I'm loving it so far, but I'm having issues getting the Parental Controls working. Time scheduling is basically not working. For example, I tried blocking my phone to test it. My phone showed that I needed to "sign into the...
    • route1
    • Thread
    • nat acceleration parental controls rt-ac86u time scheduling
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
  9. B

    OpenVPN client speed - Merlin 384.19 vs 386.1

    Hi all, originally I posted it here, but since it is probably quite specific problem, I decided to create new thread. I am using RT-AC86U router with ExpessVPN subscription. When running firmware 384.19, I am getting download speeds through OpenVPN client around 220 - 240 Mbps. But when I...
    • bukso
    • Thread
    • 386.1 expressvpn openvpn rt-ac86u speed
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
  10. J

    Solved Asus RT-AC86U OpenVPN server behind ISP modem

    Hi there, it might be a newbie question... but that's how you learn right? I'm trying to set up a OpenVPN server, I just want to access to my RaspberryPi based Samba server from outside my local network. My setup: an ISP modem, connected by cable to my RT-AC86U (wan port), all devices and WiFi...
    • jorgemarmo
    • Thread
    • openvpn client rt-ac86u
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: VPN
  11. M

    Diversion Lots of DNS queries with Diversion

    I've updated my RT-AC86U to the latest firmware 386 with a full reset and installed Diversion. Actually, only now I'm experimenting Diversion. So, I tryed to "follow dnsmasq.log" with the "Unfiltered log" option and saw a huge amount of constant DNS querys for A and AAAA values for a specifc...
  12. H

    RT-AC86U WAN Aggregation support in Merlin

    Tried finding a solution but not much luck. It appears the default firmware from Asus on the RT-AC86U support WAN Aggregation (WAN Port and LAN 4). However, in Merlin not finding this option. I am running 384.19. Is this planned in a future release? I'd hate to go back to the stock Asus...
  13. Yota

    Release ASUS RT-AC86U ALL OFFICIAL FIRMWARES

    I have been mirroring the official firmware of RT-AC86U since a long time ago. now many firmwares are no longer available on the official website. so If you have some special needs, I hope these old firmwares can help you. DOWNLOAD LINK: https://mega.nz/folder/M4Z3QIjA NOTE: I have never...
  14. M

    GUI Memory x Meminfo

    I noticed that the memory information shown at the router's web GUI ("Network Map > System Status") is different from the one shown by "/proc/meminfo". I read somewhere that the web GUI used information from "free" command, but the amounts are different as well. GUI # free total...
  15. B

    RT-AC86U wired WAN-LAN throughput with/without QoS (stock fw)

    Recently upgraded my ISP service to 300 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up. Running a web-based speed test from my ISP's server (WAN side) on a desktop PC wired to LAN port of my Asus RT-AC86U I typically reach 20% above provisioned ISP speeds with QoS off, but as soon as I enable any QoS features on the...
  16. M

    Is the RT-AX86U Mature & Free of Systemic Bugs?

    Situation: I have an old ASUS RT-N66U for my home network. I want to upgrade due to working from home, probably to the AC86U, or AX86U. For future-proofing purposes, I think the AX86U is probably better, even though I have zero WiFi-6 devices right now. Questions: Is the AX86U actually mature...
  17. Aikinai

    CloudFlare Warp+ for RT-AC86U (or RT-AX88U)

    I just set up my RT-AC86U with Warp+ from CloudFlare and thought I'd share how in case anyone else is interested. This is only for RT-AC86U (and RT-AX88U I assume though haven't tested) since it relies on the experimental WireGuard posted by @Odkrys. Here are the setup instructions: Sign up for...
    • Aikinai
    • Thread
    • 1.1.1.1 cloudflare rt-ac86u rt-ax88u warp warp+ wgcf wireguard
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: VPN
  18. LeBlackNight

    Unstable AiMesh Various Questions

    Hello. My wife and kids are getting quite frustrated with our "internet connection", and conversely me because I am the person who is supposed to know how to fix it. I am sure many of you can relate. So what's the problem? Instability. Frequent dropouts of the 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands. Intermittent...
  19. Jayce Ooi

    Asus RT-AX86U vs RT-AC86U - Battle of the Best AC WiFi 5 & AX WiFi 6 Router - Worth the Upgrade?

    Author's Note: The original review can be found at my blog - Asus RT-AX86U vs RT-AC86U @ JayceOoi.com. Asus RT-AX86U is an excellent Wi-Fi 6 router. Period. If you have not watched my review about it, please do so now. Not going to repeat here again but do a comparison against its predecessor –...
  20. L

    Need Family & Parental Control Help... Web UI different than Mobile app?

    Hoping someone know these settings well? I have an RT-AC86U I setup both... Family Members, in the Android App; and Parental Controls + Time Scheduling in the Web UI Looks like the built-in Web UI is different than the mobile app? The ASUS Router Mobile App lets me add Family Member names and...
    • Livin
    • Thread
    • aiprotection asus family parental controls rt-ac86u
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: ASUS Wi-Fi
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