RT-AC88U

[bodean]

Does 2.4 and 5.0 ssid have to be the same for smart connect to work?


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[m3tpe]

Does 2.4 and 5.0 ssid have to be the same for smart connect to work?


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is there even smart connect for this router? I didn't see it in the settings.

 

[whsbuss]

is there even smart connect for this router? I didn't see it in the settings.

Its only a dual-band router.

 

[m3tpe]

Its only a dual-band router.

right, that's what i thought.

btw, are most people running on stock firmware or Merlin's beta?

 

[nagle3092]

right, that's what i thought.

btw, are most people running on stock firmware or Merlin's beta?

I'm running Merlins beta with no issues.

 

[GTvert90]

Got my router today. Hopefully I'll get to set it up tomorrow. Never used Marlins software. Once set up on it how is the update process? Similar to stock? For the most part I'd like to set my router up and forget it

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[sm00thpapa]

Got my router today. Hopefully I'll get to set it up tomorrow. Never used Marlins software. Once set up on it how is the update process? Similar to stock? For the most part I'd like to set my router up and forget it

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It's Merlin not Marlin. And yes flash it like stock firmware.

 

[sm00thpapa]

AC88U not MU-MIMO ready. ASUS says 1st half 2016 firmware release for MU-MIMO. We're still waiting for that firmware on the AC87U.

 

[GTvert90]

It's Merlin not Marlin. And yes flash it like stock firmware.

I had Merlin auto correct strikes again. Maybe I'll set it up on Merlin and see what's up seems to be a popular choice

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[thiggins]

AC88U not MU-MIMO ready. ASUS says 1st half 2016 firmware release for MU-MIMO. We're still waiting for that firmware on the AC87U.

Where did you see "First half 2016" for MU-MIMO support?
https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AC5300 says (scroll to bottom)

• MU-MIMO beta firmware will be available by the end of 2015.

 

[GTvert90]

Got it set up today. Other then having issue with one of my ports not opening. ( made another thread) in the short time I've had it up and running its working great. More stable connection and throughput then the AC66U that I have now turned into a media bridge

 

[sm00thpapa]

Where did you see "First half 2016" for MU-MIMO support?
https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AC5300 says (scroll to bottom)

• MU-MIMO beta firmware will be available by the end of 2015.

I talked to JJ from ASUS he has his youtube video up stating mid 2016.

 

[sm00thpapa]

Where did you see "First half 2016" for MU-MIMO support?
https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AC5300 says (scroll to bottom)

• MU-MIMO beta firmware will be available by the end of 2015.

Skip to the 6 minute mark.

 

[thiggins]

Thanks Papa. The disclaimer says "beta" by end of 2015 anyway...

 

[RMerlin]

Thanks Papa. The disclaimer says "beta" by end of 2015 anyway...

That could make sense. The option was added to the webui in recent weeks for the RT-AC87U, with the label "beta" written right next to it. I assume they will soon enable it on the bcm4366 as well.

Summer 2016 is when the Wifi Alliance will start doing MU-MIMO validations if I remember correctly, that would explain why it will be left as beta until then.

 

[RMerlin]

Some really interesting bits in this video.

- 800 MHz processors in the bcm4366 SoC (someone was recently saying that this chip lacked the extra processor when compared to the RT-AC3200's SoC - looks like this new SoC does in fact carry the 800 MHz CPUs)
- Samba accelerator: this one is total news to me. Looks like something transparently integrated in the CPU, because I see no trace of it in the software.

 

[L&LD]

It's Merlin not Marlin. And yes flash it like stock firmware.

Actually, it's RMerlin, not Merlin.

(Sorry, couldn't resist).

 

[sm00thpapa]

Actually, it's RMerlin, not Merlin.

(Sorry, couldn't resist).

No problem bro. LOL!

 

[sm00thpapa]

As soon as Amazon approves my trade in I'll be getting the AC88U. I just can't resist the red on black.

 

[NightOwl326]

This is why you don't run out and buy something new without any reviews first. Something I learned years ago. I want the 88U but I will not buy it until Tim's review.

As soon as Amazon approves my trade in I'll be getting the AC88U. I just can't resist the red on black.

Dang...just a few days ago I read a post where you scolded another member for buying a new release router prior to the test report coming out on this site and now you are doing the same. Are you sure your not running for Senator?