RT-N66U seems to have lost its range

[darkknight74]

Have tried the latest versions merlin and asus own, but everyone has bad wifi.
Any solution on time? Bought this router because it had good wifi.

 

[wouterv]

Unless your router has bad hardware, the latest Asus version 3.0.0.4.374.4561 and Merlin -em build version should give good or at least an acceptable wireless range.
Be sure to perform a hard reset or revert to factory defaults after the upgrade and manual configure the router (do NOT load an old configuration backup file).

 

[darkknight74]

Unless your router has bad hardware, the latest Asus version 3.0.0.4.374.4561 and Merlin -em build version should give good or at least an acceptable wireless range.
Be sure to perform a hard reset of revert to factory defaults after the upgrade and manual configure the router (do NOT load an old configuration backup file).

Do I have to do a hardware reset?

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[wouterv]

Do I have to do a hardware reset?

In your situation with bad results after an upgrade YES, do a hard reset or revert to factory defaults after the upgrade.
This makes sure the new wireless drivers are properly initialised and properly configured.
After a proper hard reset or factory defaults, you need to access the router at IP address 192.168.1.1 with Username/Password = admin/admin.
You should get the router setup wizzard that guides you through the initial setup.
Manual configure the router, do NOT load a configuration backup file.

 

[darkknight74]

I can't find information how to do a hard reset on rt-n66u?

 

[wouterv]

Then simply revert to factory defaults:
Advanced Settings>Administration>Restore/Save/Upload Setting>Factory default>Restore

 

[darkknight74]

Then simply revert to factory defaults:
Advanced Settings>Administration>Restore/Save/Upload Setting>Factory default>Restore

Is it the same thing as holding down the reset button 5 seconds?

 

[wouterv]

Is it the same thing as holding down the reset button 5 seconds?

Yes Sir, it is.

 

[darkknight74]

Is it dangerous to do a hard reset if I have merlin firmware installed?

 

[wouterv]

Is it dangerous to do a hard reset if I have merlin firmware installed?

There is no harm for the environment or worldpeace, nor for your router.
Just make sure after the hard reset to manually configure your router.

 

[darkknight74]

Do you recommend latest asus firmware or latest merlin?

 

[wouterv]

I am using Asus stock firmware, currently 3.0.0.4.374.4561, with no problems and good wireless range on both frequencies.
I recommend the Merlin -em build for the RT-N66U if you want the additional features or really suffer wireless issues.
Each to our own taste

 

[darkknight74]

I am using Asus stock firmware, currently 3.0.0.4.374.4561, with no problems and good wireless range on both frequencies.
I recommend the Merlin -em build for the RT-N66U if you want the additional features or really suffer wireless issues.
Each to our own taste

Whats Merlin -em build? Is that this one:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/3b5ddpfpbbn5dsx/RT-N66U_3.0.0.4_374.39_0.zip

 

[wouterv]

The -em build is here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/122dt33hdhugd4h/RT-N66U_3.0.0.4_374.39_0-em.zip

This is an experimental build that seems to be the fix for those suffering wireless range issues.

 

[darkknight74]

The -em build is here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/122dt33hdhugd4h/RT-N66U_3.0.0.4_374.39_0-em.zip

This is an experimental build that seems to be the fix for those suffering wireless range issues.

Do I have to do anything after installing that em build to get good results (wifi) or is it better by default?

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[Flying Dutchman]

Set the RF power for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz to it's maximum value.

For me this latest -em build is still not good enough, so I returned to Merlin's 26b build. As I use it as AP I don't worry for the security issues. My RT-N66U is now working as it was one year ago: very good coverage !

 

[darkknight74]

Set the RF power for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz to it's maximum value.

For me this latest -em build is still not good enough, so I returned to Merlin's 26b build. As I use it as AP I don't worry for the security issues. My RT-N66U is now working as it was one year ago: very good coverage !

Can you link to that build?

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[jsmiddleton4]

I find Merlin's 732.31 version is the best for my RT-N66U.

 

[darkknight74]

I find Merlin's 732.31 version is the best for my RT-N66U.

Where can I find that?

 

[darkknight74]

Set the RF power for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz to it's maximum value.

For me this latest -em build is still not good enough, so I returned to Merlin's 26b build. As I use it as AP I don't worry for the security issues. My RT-N66U is now working as it was one year ago: very good coverage !

Where can I find 26b?