PhantomRay
Occasional Visitor
RMerlin AX-Router L&LD
In eager anticipation of my new RT-AX88U, I've been compiling some n00b HOWTO notes on setting up the router. What I've gleaned from what you all have said so far is:
1. Follow the pointers in L&LD's signature (I have these compiled in a document for easy access)
2. Follow RMerlin's additional suggestions for the AX88U: [Asus RT-AX88U] Experiences & Discussion
3. If I understand correctly, AX-Router has had better luck with the current Asus firmware version 384.5640 which may actually be the version on my new router when it gets here. It's also available here: https://www.asus.com/us/Networking/RT-AX88U/HelpDesk_BIOS/
(RMerlin's current 384.9 firmware version is based off of a slightly older Asus firmware release 384.5329). So I will wait to try out RMerlin's next version
Please let me know if you think that is about right. Of course I realize this being a very new router there may be a fair amount of changes moving forward.
BTW - my current router is an 8 year old Netgear WNDR4000. I don't buy routers very often so I'm hoping I can keep the AX88U for a good long time (or, eh, return it right away lol).
You will love it. Even for my AX11000. although it is not maxing out on AC wifi internet speed (477mbps) as my AC5300 did, but it is still a good solid router, give me over 300 mbps most of the time.
I am locked with a 400mbps internet service contract, can't wait to upgrade to 1 gig by the end of this year.