Anyone have a 15$ code? I am planning to buy this as the Rogers Router literally giving weak signals
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$180 - ASUS RT-AC86U AC2900 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router
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- eral9410
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- Apr 2, 2019
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- Andrew94
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- Nov 13, 2019
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I’m in the exact same boat as you, except all my devices are wireless. I seem to be rebooting the R7000 more frequently now, maybe once every 3 weeks, due to either extreme decrease in speeds or disconnecting of devices on either spectrum. This Asus router is going to be my trial and see if it improves my bad with/speed/connection issues at all.serc wrote: ↑ Still debating if I should upgrade from my Netgear R7000 that I've had for 5 or so years. Had to reboot the r7000 once a month or so in the early years but has been pretty rock solid since, I do all the latest firmware upgrades using the Netgear firmware. All my PC's and consoles are hard wired in, only my alarm, cameras and music streaming devices are on wifi. Guessing the only real benefit is higher bandwidth on wifi and possibly better coverage.
- mikka2017
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- Jan 12, 2017
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whats the advantage of using OPEN vpn on this router (ie vpn unlimited, keepsolid), as opposed to using the app
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- Deemo
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- tradinghumble
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- Apr 14, 2006
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Yes I need use use VPN but not at the router levelsplitskull wrote: ↑VPN?
- mikka2017
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does the openVPN setting allow only certain apps or devices to use the VPN? i dont want all apps to use vpn lol. thx
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- audit13
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- mikka2017
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- audit13
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I believe so. I have always run Merlin.
Depending on the VPN provider, sending too many devices through the VPN can really degrade the download speed.
The Merlin firmware won't be very different from the stock firmware (functions, UI, etc.). The 86u has an encrypted bootloader and is the reason for no DD-WRT or OpenWRT for this model.
- Poulet
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- Sep 2, 2006
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How fast will I know the 2.4ghz issue is present?
Can it take a while for the problem to develop or will I see it when I install it?
Can it take a while for the problem to develop or will I see it when I install it?
- Poulet
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- Sep 2, 2006
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Bought one. 2019 built date. Sealed box on my table pending unpacking and installation.
The 2.4ghz issue is worrying me. Don't want an issue a month from now.
Currently have a 868L which works well. Hoping for better speed and coverage. Not ready to trade for something worse with a 2.4ghz issue.
Might return it or may keep it. Thinking, thinking .. I need convincing.
The 2.4ghz issue is worrying me. Don't want an issue a month from now.
Currently have a 868L which works well. Hoping for better speed and coverage. Not ready to trade for something worse with a 2.4ghz issue.
Might return it or may keep it. Thinking, thinking .. I need convincing.
- mikka2017
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U got 30days to try it. Still return it full refund I think... Then double warranty thru cc. YMMVPoulet wrote: ↑ Bought one. 2019 built date. Sealed box on my table pending unpacking and installation.
The 2.4ghz issue is worrying me. Don't want an issue a month from now.
Currently have a 868L which works well. Hoping for better speed and coverage. Not ready to trade for something worse with a 2.4ghz issue.
Might return it or may keep it. Thinking, thinking .. I need convincing.
*SIG: Ryzen R5 2600 cpu w/ ASrock B450M OCd to 4.0ghz@1.265v stock cooler 16gb ram win10 pro w/radeon rx460 rogers Gigabit<< xb1 gamertag: mikka2017 >>
- Deemo
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- mikka2017
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prolly too much hassle to setup each server/each app...its just quicker to use the app on the device i plan to have vpn on...i rarely use vpn anyways lol..so slow the speeds!
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- kuri
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- Nov 24, 2006
- 821 posts
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Routers like the Asus one here are meant more for the prosumer level. Here are just some of extra features you get just from Asus' standard firmware (when compared against a typical lower end router or those modem/router combo units from an ISP):tradinghumble wrote: ↑ Why would anyone buy this router over something like this:
https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Deco-Whol ... 83KDWYX6RT
I own a 3 storey home.
VPN client
VPN server (with built-in DDNS support for easy access. Asus even provides a free DDNS service)
AiCloud personal cloud service
3G/4G data sharing
File Server (attach a cheap disk array or USB drive and you've got yourself a simple NAS)
etc.
Then there are 3rd party firmwares like Merlin/DD-WRT, which gives you even more advanced options:
https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/features
Not to mention you can run your own scripts on the router for even deeper customizations like VLAN etc.
If you're purely looking at increasing coverage and don't care for any of the additional features, a mesh system is probably better for you. A network with multiple strategically placed mesh nodes will typically provide better coverage than a single router. Speed/throughput could be another matter though since you'd need to look at other things like protocols, # of spatial streams, modulations, backhaul, # of concurrent clients supported etc.
The bonus is these Asus routers also support AiMesh so you can expand the network if you need more coverage, and still have the extra features.
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- audit13
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DD-WRT can't run on this router due to its encrypted bootloader.
- redflagdealsguy
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- Feb 24, 2018
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Passed up unit number 7, still sitting at a happy half dozen.
Ran into 2 different huffing and puffing lady managers, well meaning individuals drained by COVID-19 preparedness and not looking to accommodate beyond standard fare.
I'm at my indifference point, six units are covering my needs quite well.
Be kind to your customer service agents, gents.
Ran into 2 different huffing and puffing lady managers, well meaning individuals drained by COVID-19 preparedness and not looking to accommodate beyond standard fare.
I'm at my indifference point, six units are covering my needs quite well.
Be kind to your customer service agents, gents.
I aim to be inclusive and considerate of others in my posts. If I fall short of that mark, feel free to let me know in good faith, and where appropriate, I'll edit my posts. Thank you.
- jamzbe
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- May 29, 2005
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- chadw01
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- Mar 28, 2006
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the problem is intermittent and sometimes doesn't show up right away
when it does happen, the light for the 2.4 ghz band will often go off on the outside of the unit, and if you go into the admin portal, you will usually see "Channel 0" under 2.4G in the upper-right corner of the screen if you hover your mouse over the wifi icon
- kevinc999
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- Feb 16, 2018
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Anyone have any tips on how to set it up? Download any fireware on it? Tia
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