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    dnsmasq.conf.add without custom firmware?

    Hi all, I'm really close to getting PXE boot server working on my RT-AC88U but need to be able to add further customization options to dnsmasq. I think Merlin's ability to add custom options would work, but I really don't want to install a custom firmware just to add less than a half a dozen...
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    RT-AC88U IPv6 and Router Advertisement

    I recently decided to try outIPv6 on my home network, so I bought an ASUS RT-AC88U and deployed it as the router for my home network. First thing was that the firmware had to be updated to the latest version (3.0.0.4.382_15850). Once that was done connecting to Comcast was straightforward...
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    Looking for settings advice RT-AC86U Asuswrt-Merlin

    Hello all, Thank you for all of the great information on this forum! I am returning my GT-AC5300 router in favor of the RT-AC88U. The key factor in my decision was no support for Merlin FW. One of my key interests is to have two xbox ones on my network with OPEN NAT playing COD WWII. I was not...
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    RT-AC88U 5Ghz disappears after each firmware update

    I bought this late last year. After every firmware update (which is successful), the router and 2.4Ghz networks work fine, the 5Ghz network for some reason says it's working but the network isn't broadcast. I've been able to downgrade to an older firmware version and get it working each time. I...
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    RT-AC88U - Block ports 5-8 from accessing router via ssh

    On an RT-AC88U, how could you block devices connected to the Ethernet hardware ports 5-8 from accessing the router via ssh ? I'm looking for a solution that doesn't involve ... Enabling the PHYSDEV module (breaks functions in Asuswrt-Merlin). Matching on MAC addresses (connected devices and...
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    After market antenna for RT-AC88U?

    Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any good after market antennae compatible with my RT-AC88U. I've seen quite a few antennae for other Asus AC adapters, but nothing for the RT-AC88U, which makes me wonder. Ultimately, I'd like to see if improving my antennae would eek out a little bit more...
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    Need help with RP-AC68U speeds

    Hi all, I am trying to figure out why my new ASUS RP-AC68U seems to be getting slow speed through its Ethernet ports. Here is my setup: Internet: Neatgear DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem with Comcast Gigabit service (direct speed test ~980 mb/s) Router: ASUS RT-AC88U Repeater: ASUS RP-AC68U (repeater...
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    sOs Unable to return to previous position rt ac88u

    Hello This is the first time this has happened to me. I therefore need your expert opinions: Router ASUS RT AC88U Firmware asus updated Changeover to Asus-Merlin Firmware A-Merlin updated Switch to dd-wrt Firmware DD-Wrt updated In all these steps, the installation, configuration and...
    • jfk.1963
    • Thread
    • asus-merlin dd-wrt rebooting router asus rt-ac88u
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    Can only open ports when internal/external is different

    Hi, I am using a new RT-AC88U with the Merlin software (the issue I will describe also happens with official firmware). Firmware: 380.67_beta4 Like many others I am having trouble opening ports on this router. I have disabled the firewall and disabled NAT Acceleration as suggested when people...
  10. Tri-RJ

    RT-AC88U will not go into discovery mode

    RT-AC88U went dead after ASUS firmware update "RT-AC88U_3.0.0.4_380_7743-g2cf84e9". I have read all the threads telling how to get into discovery mode but for some reason it will not. 95% of the time it will not do anything when I put the power on it. There are 4 lights that are very, very dim...
  11. joe012594

    ASUS Hidden Smart Connect Settings Decoded

    I'm not sure if anyone here is still interested in or uses ASUS' Smart Connect feature on their newer dual and tri band routers. If so, I've found all of the hidden settings for this feature (settings not accessible in the GUI) and, for the most part, have figured out how to 100% customize it...
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    Wifi Issues on 380.66 and 380.66_2 on RT-AC88U

    Hello All I have been experiencing severe wifi issues on the latest firmware revisions as of late. Ever since upgrading I have had the following issues. Intermittant bands showing wifi dropping on and off wifi showing no internet when connected devices simply not connecting to the wifi...
    • mis103
    • Thread
    • 380.66 rt-ac88u slow speed wifi wifi issues
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
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    ASUS RT-AC88U Optimization questions (asus-merlin)

    Hello, I am constantly trying to learn more about my network settings so i can optimize my connection since i am typically gaming from Japan connecting to US Servers on games such as Overwatch. I am writing to ask what sort of settings should i ensure i enable or disable since i have a 1gb...
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    Anyway to revert back to an older firmware - RT-AC88U

    Hello. I REALLY want to revert back to the default firmware that originally came installed on my RT-AC88U router out the box. Is there a way to install any of the previous versions of the firmware? Thanks in advance!
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    RT-AC88U gets sluggish after a short time

    While I have not been able to time it, I suspect after about 1 hour (or so) my Asus RT-AC88U router gets really sluggish and essentially can't access the internet (it tries and a few bits come through)...and times out. This is wired or wireless. If I reboot the router, it comes back just fine...
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    Fatal firmware problem with RT-AC88U ??

    Hi everyone. Yesterday I bought this router, everything worked more or less out of the box - I was very impressed with the GUI and the range. It then asked me to update the firmware, so I clicked OK. Still seemed to work fine. Next morning: No SSIDS visible, no connection, all dead. Tried...
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    RT-AC88U ports and switches

    Given the RT-AC88U has (2) switches, is there a difference in connecting Ethernet clients to ports 0-3 or 4-7 ?
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    Overclocking an Asus RT-AC88U

    In the post below, @ryzhov_al showed there are pairings for CPU and RAM frequencies. https://www.snbforums.com/threads/overclocking-on-asuswrt-merlin-378-56_2-rt-ac68u-and-rt-n66u.28043/#post-216213 Does anyone know what the pairings are for an RT-AC88U ?
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    RT-AC88U: Misreporting WiFi signal strength?

    Hello I have recently switched to an RT-AC88U. The router is working well but the list of connected devices shows a very weak WiFi signal I have looked at the Wireless Log under System Log, and the RSSI figures in the log are much lower than the figures shown on the devices. Currently my...
  20. Pepo

    Is the RT-AC88U powefull enought to handle transmission?

    I've a RT-AC87U, and I have transmission installed on it. The problem is that the download speed is so unestable (I've got 50Mb/50Mb fiber conection). Using a Synology for download with same torrents is perfect. My questions is ... as RT-AC88U is 0,4Ghz faster and has 256mb more RAM ... does it...
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