Using an n66u for many months on time Fibre. Not a single issue. Best router I've used so far.

What is your issue, specifically?

I don't know your exact network setup, but mine is very simple. Never used any disc.

1. Factory reset the router first.
2. Connect router WAN port to ONU (aka Time modem) port 1
3. Connect a laptop or PC via cable to one of router's LAN ports
4. Open 192.168.1.1 via web browser to do the quick setup wizard.
5. Time PPPoE login is in format of user@timebb
6. Configure PPPoE login details, followed by WIFI settings (SSID and passkey) and so on.

A bit like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7VUBSFy_es

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Nov 7 2015, 11:52 PM

I didn't know that the AsusWRT-Merlin f/w was available for the RT-N16..

http://asuswrt.lostrealm.ca/download

{edit} Oh, previously supported.. my bad.

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Mar 11 2016, 06:27 PM

Hi all,

I have upgraded from an N66U to an AC68U as the main router for my home 50Mb Time Fibre connection. I've posted the N66U for sale but am now having 2nd thoughts, maybe keep it at home to use it together with the AC68U - both are bloody good routers, IMHO.

Perhaps the network gurus here can share their thoughts. This is what I am thinking to do:

1. Leave the AC68U as the primary router. Disable 2.4GHz wifi, enable 5GHz with 1 main SSID, 1 guest SSID (e.g. home5, guest5). Basically 5GHz AC-Wifi up to 1300Mbps.

2. Install the N66U in AP mode (LAN cable to AC68U). Disable 5GHz and enable 2.4GHz wifi, 1 main SSID, 1 guest SSID (e.g. home2, guest2). Basically 2.4GHz N-Wifi up to 450Mbps.

I have about 10 wireless devices and 2 wired devices at home. Overkill?

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Mar 13 2016, 11:20 AM

Hmm, thanks buddy. Yeah the AC68U is tremendously powerful.

Not paranoid about network segregation. Everything's all in the same subnet anyway

Was just wondering if having each router dedicated to serving a single wifi frequency band would reap any tangible advantages.

Thanks for your advice, bud

Isn't there a WIFI on/off button on the router? If yes, maybe someone pressed it?

Nice vid on VPN by Android Authority = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGjGQ24cXAY

I always run Merlin firmware on my AC68U. No problems at all, with 6 wifi AC clients at home and 4 wifi N devices too.

Easily achieving 250-350mps Internet speed test results in the same room, 150-250mps in other rooms with my 500mbps Time Fiber connection.

450-480mbps on wired LAN. Merlin firmware is very stable and as user friendly as the stock Asus firmware.

AC68U user here, router placed in the living room of my 1.2K+ square feet condo. Every room gets good 5Ghz coverage but 2 doors outside at the lift area (15-20m outside my home), I can only get 2.4GHz.

Based on my experience, the AC68U has superb network range. However, 5GHz band usually has much shorter range than 2.4GHz. Don't think the DIR850L can do better.

Maybe you should consider a 5GHz AP or extender for your home's ground floor. Those living in double storey homes may be able to advise a better solution.

IMHO, the AC68U has pretty strong wifi coverage, don't think the DIR850L can compete with it.

I've even tested the Netgear R8000 (AC3200 6 antenna beast of a router) - its coverage loses to my AC68U.

Maybe you'd like to consider an AV1200 PowerLine connection from upstairs to downstairs then to a 2nd AC68U acting as an Access Point?

Then I am out of ideas, buddy. Maybe someone else here can share his/her thoughts.

I found this pic on the net, some China store I think. Looks cool, wonder it works cooler or not

Dunno, buddy. I found these 2 store links.

http://www.hxlstore.com/533759567170.shtml

http://www.yoycart.com/Product/534357487160/

The china kit looks sexier, but your cooler solution is cheap and nice too

Something like this one ka?

Wah nice. Can fit the backside of the AC68U ah bro?

Interesting, I just tested with a portable fan and it wasn't even installed to the back of my router. Temp dropped from 87-89 C down to 67-69 degrees. Can't imagine how much better an attached fan or two would perform.

I believe these values are shown if you run the Merlin firmware (not stock Asus firmware).

Screenshot below, taken off SNB forum.



This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Sep 8 2016, 10:28 AM