sm00thpapa
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OMG! Really!
ASUS RT-N66U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.376.1071
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sm00thpapa
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Compared to .276 this firmware is around -10 to -15 shorter in range.
Isn't 276 a sdk5 driver?
sm00thpapa
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Yeah after this firmware they went to the SDK6 driver and the wireless range was reduced.
Run "top" to see what is actually using the CPU.
My 2.4 ghz band SSID is different from my 5 ghz band SSID.
The 5 ghz band SSID ends with a -5G after the name
for example:
Asus for 2.4 ghz band
Asus-5G for 5 ghz band
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I am still having less wireless range and strength compared to what I use to for some reason. If that's what u mean?
I guess there is something causing interference. That's the only explanation I can come up with.
sm00thpapa
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I've used it before and it stands up perfectly. Would of been nice to have some rubber at the base of the stand so it doesn't slide easily.
sm00thpapa
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Anyone know if the N66U supports remote management? I went through every page of the firmware and can't find it.
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Administration -> System
It's quite solid actually. Make sure you do fully clip it in.
MarkyPancake
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I thought I would try Asus 3.0.0.4.376_1071 from Merlin 374.43 on my RT-N66U and the wireless range is awful compared to Merlin's build. I did a full reset and manual set up.
One room away from the router now sees my phone's 5 GHz Wi-Fi signal strength at one bar, whereas on Merlin it was three, and 2.4 GHz is now at one/two bars, whereas it was full bars before.
There are rooms in the house where I struggle to pick up the 5 GHz signal and the 2.4 GHz is weak with Merlin's build, I now reckon I won't be able to pick up either in these locations.
Throughput doesn't seem as good either. 152 Mb broadband and YouTube kept buffering a 7:34 720p video.
Since Asus moved away from the SDK5 driver, the wireless performance seems to have gotten worse with each release, turning a great router into a not as useful router. Despite all the security updates since, I am seriously considering rolling back to the last SDK5 firmware.
One room away from the router now sees my phone's 5 GHz Wi-Fi signal strength at one bar, whereas on Merlin it was three, and 2.4 GHz is now at one/two bars, whereas it was full bars before.
There are rooms in the house where I struggle to pick up the 5 GHz signal and the 2.4 GHz is weak with Merlin's build, I now reckon I won't be able to pick up either in these locations.
Throughput doesn't seem as good either. 152 Mb broadband and YouTube kept buffering a 7:34 720p video.
Since Asus moved away from the SDK5 driver, the wireless performance seems to have gotten worse with each release, turning a great router into a not as useful router. Despite all the security updates since, I am seriously considering rolling back to the last SDK5 firmware.
What do you mean by fully clip it in?
http://archive.benchmarkreviews.com...ntent&task=view&id=876&Itemid=70&limitstart=2
sm00thpapa
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Fully clip the stand on. Once it's in push up till you hear a click and your're good.
I just figured that out actually, before I replied just now lol
jim769
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Yes the sdk5 driver rocked with the N66 not so good with sdk6. Thats why i bought the 68U also the 5 Ghz band on the 68U is awesome i can even use it in both my neighbors houses as well no problem. In fact the 5 Ghz works so well i have disabled the 2.4 Ghz band all together.
Yes the sdk5 driver rocked with the N66 not so good with sdk6. Thats why i bought the 68U also the 5 Ghz band on the 68U is awesome i can even use it in both my neighbors houses as well no problem. In fact the 5 Ghz works so well i have disabled the 2.4 Ghz band all together.
How much better is the wireless strength and throughput compared to the rt-n66u on the 68u?
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