I originally had this as a reply to another thread, but I figured since it was an older (and possibly unrelated) thread I would just create a new one....Sorry mods, hopefully not offending anyone. Go ahead and delete/move this if needed.
I haven't read through all the threads concerning the AC87U yet, but I have had mine for a couple weeks now and am definitely experiencing some weird issues. I have upgraded to latest Merlin firmware 3.0.0.4.378.50_beta1 and done a couple of factory resets, but still have some random issues. Not sure what to do to fix these other than waiting on more firmware updates.
Example1:
My port forwards will randomly work. Sometimes my RDP port forward will have to be removed and re-added to allow connections again.
Example2:
My 5ghz band will randomly drop and come back. One time it actually died completely where the led for it turned off as well as showing off in the console.
Any tips/recommendations? Thanks!
I might try to sell this router for cheap and take a loss on it, and get an older model. Maybe someone else will have better luck.
*UPDATE*
I just spoke to Amazon and they will actually still let me return this router (even after I told them I threw away original packaging). So I most likely will return it and get an AC68U to replace it (or at least to try it). I will wait for replies to this thread to see if maybe I can get some help though, because I do like the router and would rather not return it. If it really is just a matter of waiting for a mature firmware to work out the kinks/bugs then I might cancel the return and keep it, or sell it further down the road.
I haven't read through all the threads concerning the AC87U yet, but I have had mine for a couple weeks now and am definitely experiencing some weird issues. I have upgraded to latest Merlin firmware 3.0.0.4.378.50_beta1 and done a couple of factory resets, but still have some random issues. Not sure what to do to fix these other than waiting on more firmware updates.
Example1:
My port forwards will randomly work. Sometimes my RDP port forward will have to be removed and re-added to allow connections again.
Example2:
My 5ghz band will randomly drop and come back. One time it actually died completely where the led for it turned off as well as showing off in the console.
Any tips/recommendations? Thanks!
I might try to sell this router for cheap and take a loss on it, and get an older model. Maybe someone else will have better luck.
*UPDATE*
I just spoke to Amazon and they will actually still let me return this router (even after I told them I threw away original packaging). So I most likely will return it and get an AC68U to replace it (or at least to try it). I will wait for replies to this thread to see if maybe I can get some help though, because I do like the router and would rather not return it. If it really is just a matter of waiting for a mature firmware to work out the kinks/bugs then I might cancel the return and keep it, or sell it further down the road.
