Force channel 36 on RT-AC86U, remove RP-AC55, add again.

any best firmware for gt-ac5300?
now was 384.32799

You cannot configure the ONU because it was locked. Its the problem of your Asus router. Please upgrade to a higher end Asus router, at least RT-AC68U. Beside that, please try to avoid 2.4GHz wireless connection. If you found that your neighborhood are using a powerful router, their wifi connection may interfering your home wifi connection. That's why you may found only 20mbps on wifi speed. Better is upgrade to RT-AC86U and use the smart connect rule. Turn the 2.4GHz and 5GHz into one SSID only.

This post has been edited by junclj: Feb 13 2020, 09:57 AM

Hi blacktubi, previously i took your advice and switch on NAT acceleration, it was fine for 2 weeks, but its happening again

Any advice, should i upgrade to merlin 384.15 or its just a faulty router.



This post has been edited by Alviss00: Feb 15 2020, 10:58 AM

Just becaue the desktop is new, doesn't mean it doesn't have issues. Manufacturing error can always happen in any factory line
What is the model of WiFi adaptor used in your desktop? I would suggest Intel as I rarely have issues with Intel WiFi adapters
You need to try everything. Not just flashing firmware, you also need to try changing the channel and bandwidth as well, can't just give up after 1 or 2 tries
Also, have you tried replacing the Ethernet cable that's connecting the modem to the router
And what is the CPU temperature on your RT-AC68U (you can only check the temperature if you are using Merlin. You can't see the temperatures with stock firmware). Install Merlin then check for the temperatures
Eitherway, I would still advise you to install some fans at the back of the router as RT-AC68U is known to run hot. Even worse if the place the router in a very bad ventilation area with no airflow

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Feb 15 2020, 11:30 AM

It wasn't just desktop disconnect currently, all device including IPTV affected, Ethernet cable used is from the router itself , tried the old ones too. Temperature is regulated with a USB fan. Currently using merlin 384.14_2. Changing channel hardly do anything.

I bought this router since december last year, i have been trying since then

This post has been edited by Alviss00: Feb 15 2020, 11:48 AM

Since you mentioned that the issue have gotten worst where wired devices are experiencing disconnection, I suggest just send it back to RMA.

ASUS have 6 service locations nationwide.

If that's a new router just send it for RMA
If it's an ASUS Malaysia unit, you just have to send it back to ASUS service center in Lowyat Plaza
If it's ASUS China unit, then you'll have to send it back to China, ASUS Malaysia doesn't provide warranty for imported units

If you bought a used unit, then you're out of luck

IINM, they don’t accept wireless router at the Lowyat Plaza.

That’s for notebook and some component only. The list of service center is available on first page.

I stand corrected

Hi all, Do you think should I get AX56 router for more future proof or AC86 for better performance? I could see the price range is quite similar.

The ax56U comes with 1.5ghz (Quad-core) processor while the ac86U (dual-core) comes with 1.8GHz processor. I will still pick the ac86U over the ax56u, but since we're heading towards Wi-Fi 7 era then most likely our home network should be future-proofed as well. My verdict, AC86U (mid - level ac router) > AX56U (Entry level ax-router)

This post has been edited by Jjuggler: Feb 18 2020, 03:01 PM

RT-AC86U is a Wireless AC 3x3. But devices with 3x3 receivers are very hard to come by. Even the highest end gaming laptops still uses 2x2
RT-AX56U is a Wireless AX 2x2, this has more usage as a lot of laptops, phones & tablet supports 2x2

I'm waiting RT-AX86U, if possible that ASUS is launching this model in the future.

That could one way provided you currently using a decent router, but I just wondering when they will launch it... *million dollars question* Anyway, I hope they would launch it soon.


Both of you have your points, i guess it would be down to personal preferences.

This post has been edited by bananalow: Feb 19 2020, 12:08 AM

This is the rumor design of RT-AX86U





This post has been edited by junclj: Feb 19 2020, 10:33 AM

Then tag ASUS lor

ASUSmy is the RT-AX86U in the production pipeline?

I find the Smart Connect rule rather confusing. What is the recommended configurations?

Hi , anyones know Asus RT-AC88U Import Set from china or Us set malaysia can use ?

this question has been answered in your own thread

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4908247

but in short, yes, usable.