Sorry, but this statement is complete nonsense and misses the entire reason for establishing a baseline. If you want to make pointless analogies a more appropriate one might be "learning to walk before you run".Running stock firmware when your intention is to run RMerlin firmware isn't a good idea, IMO. That is like learning to water ski when you want to become a swimming athlete.
This is not a good idea. 388.1_0 is the first Merlin release based on the 388 code. Like any .0 release you should expect problems. You should initially run the current stock firmware to establish a baseline. If it's still problematic try the final 386 release as that has had the most development. If neither work properly then it may well be a hardware issue.
Slightly confused at what you're suggesting. He has a problem with his AX86U, his AC87U is working fine. Maybe you're thinking there may be a common problem that spans multiple firmware branches/releases?I have not been watching the thread for the AC models. This post might belong there.
Is the problem only with WiFi (and you performed a factory reset after installing Merlin)? If so, then it might be an issue specifically with 388.1_0. Some people have reported WiFi problems with the RT-AX86U on that release. RMerlin suggested that if they couldn't resolve them to go back to 386.7_2.If there are any SNB members here who are currently using an Asus AX86U with Rogers Ignite TV and are not experiencing any wifi drop issues, I would appreciate your feedback and advice on how you set up your Asus AX86U.
I'm going to return the Asus AX86U and exchange it for another new unit to see if the first unit was defective.
This is a good idea Taylor. I have not been watching the thread for the AC models. This post might belong there. Radar2000, try reading that thread and see if there are similar issues with drops. There are too many variables right now, you need to narrow down configuration and firmware.
Good luck
No, it's not. I'm not missing anything.Sorry, but this statement is complete nonsense and misses the entire reason for establishing a baseline. If you want to make pointless analogies a more appropriate one might be "learning to walk before you run".
Thanks for the feedback Morris and ColinTaylor. I'll give that a try and will advise.
Did you use a config file from the AC87U on the AX86U? If so quickly do a Factory reset and configure manually!@Tech9 My Wi-Fi settings and client speeds are the same config from my previous working AC87U router. Not sure what else to check here.
Would you mind walking me through on how to get to the DNNS settings and what to look for?
Thank you.
same config from my previous working AC87U router
Would you mind walking me through on how to get to the DNNS settings and what to look for?
Also, the Asus current firmware works well in spite of what others claim.
@bbunge Thanks! That seemed to have done the trick. Wifi speed tests to my IOS devices are now showing as 700 and the invalid IP address has also been resolved.Did you use a config file from the AC87U on the AX86U? If so quickly do a Factory reset and configure manually!
Also, the Asus current firmware works well in spite of what others claim.
That seemed to have done the trick.
Glad to have helped. Some do not know how to interpret what people write or say...@bbunge Thanks! That seemed to have done the trick. Wifi speed tests to my IOS devices are now showing as 700 and the invalid IP address has also been resolved.
I'm going to continue to monitor and test using Merlin 386.5_2 and once I'm satisfied that there are no further wifi drop outs to the Rogers Ignite box, I'll try the Merlin 387 firmware and will then test accordingly.
Cheers!
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