ASUS Announces RT-AX86U and RT-AX82U

[maxbraketorque]

I found it interesting ASUS didn't mentioned on AX86U page
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Interesting. Based on SNB review photos, it appears that the AC86U internal antenna is an actual antenna inside the enclosure rather than a PCB antenna. However, a PCB antenna on some portion of the board should be fine.

ASUS RT-AC86U Dual Band AC2900 Wireless Router Reviewed - SmallNetBuilder

SmallNetBuilder provides networking and IT news, reviews, help and information for professional and prosumer home, SOHO and small business users.

www.smallnetbuilder.com

 

[tallytr]

After a couple days I am in a way surprised (positively).
That RT-AX86U is working away without any issues.
Set log level to 5 and the log is empty but the daily Auto Firmware check entry....
That's a first for me with Asus routers.

 

[DarkKnight75]

After a couple days I am in a way surprised (positively).
That RT-AX86U is working away without any issues.
Set log level to 5 and the log is empty but the daily Auto Firmware check entry....
That's a first for me with Asus routers.

I see Amazon has them back in stock Sept 8th, really tempted to pull trigger and put up my AC86u for sale....

 

[TheLyppardMan]

After a couple days I am in a way surprised (positively).
That RT-AX86U is working away without any issues.
Set log level to 5 and the log is empty but the daily Auto Firmware check entry....
That's a first for me with Asus routers.

How did you change the log level on the RT-AX86U - I haven't been able to find any settings to change the logs? I've only ever seen it using Merlin firmware.

 

[tallytr]

How did you change the log level on the RT-AX86U - I haven't been able to find any settings to change the logs? I've only ever seen it using Merlin firmware.

Enabled SSH settings (Admin - System) in the router settings and then used Putty (WIN10) to change the log level.

 

[Gar]

I found it interesting ASUS didn't mentioned on AX86U page
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IS the AX86 still 4x4 @160 or just 80?

 

[Ein]

I see Amazon has them back in stock Sept 8th, really tempted to pull trigger and put up my AC86u for sale....

Newegg has them in stock.

RT-AX86 Series(RT-AX86U/RT-AX86S)

ASUS gaming routers provide the very best gaming experience, with an arsenal of features and tools designed to improve online gaming performance and give you the competitive edge you need to win.

www.asus.com

 

[TheLyppardMan]

Enabled SSH settings (Admin - System) in the router settings and then used Putty (WIN10) to change the log level.

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That's useful to know. Could you also elaborate on what the choices are (e.g., level 1 - level 5) and what the differences are? I know the system log levels are displayed in descriptive terms in the GUI on routers running on Merlin's firmware (not that I fully understood the differences), but of course, the RT-AX86U can currently only run on stock firmware.

 

[tallytr]

That's useful to know. Could you also elaborate on what the choices are (e.g., level 1 - level 5) and what the differences are? I know the system log levels are displayed in descriptive terms in the GUI on routers running on Merlin's firmware (not that I fully understood the differences), but of course, the RT-AX86U can currently only run on stock firmware.

I have no idea, sorry, not a pro here

 

[appleseed]

There are basically eight log levels which a message sent by the linux kernel can adopt, starting from level 0 and decreasing in severity 'till level 7: the lowest log level identifier, the most critical context.

Introduction to the Linux kernel log levels - LinuxConfig.org

Tutorial about linux log levels and the filtering of kernel messages on the console depending on their severity.

linuxconfig.org

 

[DarkKnight75]

Newegg has them in stock.

RT-AX86 Series(RT-AX86U/RT-AX86S)

ASUS gaming routers provide the very best gaming experience, with an arsenal of features and tools designed to improve online gaming performance and give you the competitive edge you need to win.

www.asus.com

Gotcha...but I prefer Amazon as I'm a prime member and returns are a breeze.

 

[DarkKnight75]

ok...just pulled the trigger on this bad boy...arriving 9.4

 

[tallytr]

I use it with Smart Connect enabled. I have 2 iPhones (iPhone 7 and iPhone 11) and they somehow don't like to steer towards the 5GHz band even thought they show
around -57 dBm...they do but only when they are are closer to the router...
On the RT-AC86U that was no issue. Default Smart Connect rules.... For now using Wireless MAC Filter (reject on 2.4GHz)...
The Steering Trigger is set to greater than -62 to steer to 5GHz so at -57 is should for sure be on 5GHz.?!
Something doesn't compute, maybe me?
Any advice?

 

[DarkKnight75]

does anyone know if you can turn off ax mode?i'm assuming so since I don't have any ax devices yet.

 

[DarkKnight75]

I use it with Smart Connect enabled. I have 2 iPhones (iPhone 7 and iPhone 11) and they somehow don't like to steer towards the 5GHz band even thought they show
around -57 dBm...they do but only when they are are closer to the router...
On the RT-AC86U that was no issue. Default Smart Connect rules.... For now using Wireless MAC Filter (reject on 2.4GHz)...
The Steering Trigger is set to greater than -62 to steer to 5GHz so at -57 is should for sure be on 5GHz.?!
Something doesn't compute, maybe me?
Any advice?

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I don't use smart connect yet...but I found this article..maybe it'll help you.

We'll be back.

 

[tallytr]

I don't use smart connect yet...but I found this article..maybe it'll help you.

We'll be back.

Yeah, I read it but written for a computer scientist I wish they had a more simple manual for dual band routers....

 

[tallytr]

does anyone know if you can turn off ax mode?i'm assuming so since I don't have any ax devices yet.

Wireless - General > 802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6 mode: Disable
[ If compatibility issue occurs when enabling 802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6 mode, please check: FAQ }

 

[Gar]

In stock at Newegg:

ASUS RT-AX82U AX5400 Dual-Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router, Game Acceleration, Mesh WiFi Support, Lifetime Free Internet Security, Dedicated Gaming Port, Mobile Game Boost, MU-MIMO, Aura RGB - Newegg.com

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www.newegg.com

 

[DarkKnight75]

ok...just pulled the trigger on this bad boy...arriving 9.4

Canceled order...sticking with my ac86u for now.

 

[1ceLaz0r]

Canceled order...sticking with my ac86u for now.

Take prozac