RT-AC3200 with merlin and NAT Acceleration

[icistech]

As the title says, I have a AC3200 with merlin 378.53_0
when I go to enable the NAT Acceleration under lan -> switch control, it will reboot the router but when I go back in, it is still disabled.
I have reset my router to defaults after going from factory to merlin.

Any suggestion are appreciated

 

[RMerlin]

As the title says, I have a AC3200 with merlin 378.53_0
when I go to enable the NAT Acceleration under lan -> switch control, it will reboot the router but when I go back in, it is still disabled.
I have reset my router to defaults after going from factory to merlin.

Any suggestion are appreciated

Go to Tools -> Sysinfo, and see the reason why NAT acceleration gets automatically disabled.

 

[icistech]

wow, what a quick answer. It looks like the IP traffic monitor is the culprit. That is a feature that I may use since I have children and am using the family control features. Does the hardware acceleration make a signifigate difference? I noticed that it is in the switch section, does it apply to wired clients only. we are all wireless, so if it only helps wired clients, it is a moot point anyway

 

[snakebite3]

wow, what a quick answer. It looks like the IP traffic monitor is the culprit. That is a feature that I may use since I have children and am using the family control features. Does the hardware acceleration make a signifigate difference? I noticed that it is in the switch section, does it apply to wired clients only. we are all wireless, so if it only helps wired clients, it is a moot point anyway

Why do you need IP monitor? The web history in Adaptive QoS is not enough?

 

[RMerlin]

Does the hardware acceleration make a signifigate difference?

Only if your ISP gives you over 300 Mbps in the case of an RT-AC3200.

 

[MarioCaires]

Only if your ISP gives you over 300 Mbps in the case of an RT-AC3200.

Sorry for hijacking the thread but for the AC87U would be different Merlin?

 

[RMerlin]

Sorry for hijacking the thread but for the AC87U would be different Merlin?

No, since it's the exact same CPU, so the performance is similar.

 

[MarioCaires]

No, since it's the exact same CPU, so the performance is similar.

Thanks, that's what I thought...
And is there any advantages in disabling HA? Just wondering since the option is available...

 

[RMerlin]

Thanks, that's what I thought...
And is there any advantages in disabling HA? Just wondering since the option is available...

A few ISPs have compatibility issues with it. It also prevents customizing the FORWARD chain in the firewall.