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Part of the Furniture
This used to be a problem with the original RT-N66U's (or was it the RT-AC68U?)
RT-AC68U A1
This used to be a problem with the original RT-N66U's (or was it the RT-AC68U?)
take any information from that particular member with a huge pinch of salt
Well mine seems to be working fine. Personally I don't really care about the speed loss so much so if USB 2 is more reliable or stable I'm happy to use it. I was just concerned because I've seen that specified multiple times. But with no information as to why I don't know if it's important to me or not. As it stands it seems to be working fine, guess I got a non-issue enclosurethere have been compatibility issues reported with certain enclosures in USB3 mode. In those cases switching to USB2 made the device work, albeit at reduced speed
I actually just had a really dumb "Argument" with him
This one had me going for a while. I think the issue is that where the drop down list says "USB 3.0" that is the device description field returned by the enclosure. Normally it would say something more obvious like "SANDISK ULTRA_FIT". It's just an unfortunate coincidence the router uses the exact same text for labels in the GUI. So it's not really running as USB3, that's just the name of the enclosure.Problem is It won't run as USB 2, even though it's connected to the USB 2 Port not the USB 3 Port.
Is it because it's an SSD not a thumbdrive? It is fully powered by the USB Port So I'm not sure.
Yep - this baffled the heck out of me months or years ago... I threw a couple of snap-on ferrite beads on the usb cable and never looked back... 3.0 never messed with 2.4 on x88 or x86 boxes...This one had me going for a while. I think the issue is that where the drop down list says "USB 3.0" that is device description field returned by the enclosure. Normally it would say something more obvious like "SANDISK ULTRA_FIT". It's just an unfortunate coincidence the router uses the exact same text for labels in the GUI. So it's not really running as USB3, that's just the name of the enclosure.
That totally makes sense. Thinking about it when I formatted it it's default name was "USB3" it's a cheap generic part & one with the annoying old USB3 mini connector, so that makes sense, thanks.So it's not really running as USB3, that's just the name of the enclosure
I'm not sure what banner you are talking about. I'm not seeing anything with speedsThe banner on 'Network Map > USB' lists the speed of the enclosure (guessing)
you posted a pic of it several messages back... from the "Network Map" page... yours listed USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 as banners with USB 2.0 highlighted (active) - and the drop down showing USB 3.0 (name of your ssd or enclosure or whatever asus calls it)...<snip>...
I'm not sure what banner you are talking about. I'm not seeing anything with speeds
Oh. I didn't think of that as a banner. The device has 2 USB ports, 1 is a USB3 the other a USB2. They don't change when the device connected changes or when theyou posted a pic of it several messages back..
Admin
> System
> USB Mode
is set to USB 2.0
or USB 3.0
so I feel those are more like Static Port LabelsIf I remember right the option USB Mode only affects the USB 3.0 port (at least on an RT-AC68U). The USB 2.0 port is not affected by that setting. There are a number of past discussions on that setting and why its used.The device has 2 USB ports, 1 is a USB3 the other a USB2. They don't change when the device connected changes or when theAdmin
>System
>USB Mode
is set toUSB 2.0
orUSB 3.0
so I feel those are more like Static Port Labels
It's fine. I was concerned because I was using the USB2 port but it was saying USB3 I didn't think about it being the name. Had I had something plugged into the other port I probably would have noticed it. Once I realized that it's all good. I could try out the drive in the USB3 port, but I don't see a reason to really. Plus I will use the USB3 port for internet through my phone when I have connection or over-limit issues, so I'd prefer to not use it anyway. Thanks for the link & the info in any case.There may be various possible ways to deal with the USB 3.0/2.4Ghz interference issue and the USB heat issue some experience if it is an issue in your particular setup
No swap file found, reference removed in
/jffs/scripts/post-mount
Getting from fwupdate.asuswrt-merlin.net
- Module diversion.mod downloaded
- Module entware.mod downloaded
- Module pixelserv-tls.mod downloaded
amtm 3.3 FW by thelonelycoder
RT-AC68U (armv7l) FW-386.7 @ 192.168.1.1
The Asuswrt-Merlin Terminal Menu
1 open Diversion v4.3.2
2 open Skynet v7.2.8
8 open nsrum v30.4.0
j1 open connmon v3.0.2
j3 open scMerlin v2.4.0
j5 open uiDivStats v3.0.2
j7 open YazDHCP v1.0.4
ep manage Entware packages
em open email settings
dc manage Disk check script dcl show log
fd run Format disk fdl show log
lc manage LED control LED off
sw manage Swap file /mnt/ASUS_ENTWARE 2.0G
i show all available scripts or tools
u check for script updates
amtm options
e exit t theme r reset a about
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Getting from fwupdate.asuswrt-merlin.net
- Module diversion.mod downloaded
- Module entware.mod downloaded
- Module pixelserv-tls.mod downloaded
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Is your drive formatted with journaling on?
Also, at 25 cents per kwh my router costs $18/year to run all the time.
@Diamond67 Perhaps it's best if you create a new thread for your particular problem as this thread is getting very far removed from the original subject.
Try Ext4 journalled (recommended)Ext2.
Try Ext4 journalled (recommended)
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