Use Mesh Network
1 for each floor

The tp link one looks abit more affordable than the Asus, does it fare well for gaming ?

Bad news, T-Mobile ASUS TM1900 are restricted to flash with new FW, according to Merlin.
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/rt-ac68u-...-bricked.46914/

Bought one from taobao and arrived last week. It didn't come with Merlin (stock TM-AC1900 firmware with locked CFE instead).
Followed the instruction as link below and luckily managed to unlock the unit and get into the latest Merlin 384.5 release.
* Don't install the latest stock ASUS firmware, otherwise it will be locked again.
This is the stock ASUS firmware version u need to flash into the latest Merlin build: FW_RT_AC68U_30043763626
U may find this firmware in Softpedia as ASUS no longer hosting this firmware

https://www.bayareatechpros.com/ac1900-to-ac68u/
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/after-upg...94/#post-405484

Edit : Not sure about upgrading from existing Merlin build. Will try to flash one if there's new release coming.
in the meantime, can try to use mtd-write method to flash to the latest version through putty and winscp.

This post has been edited by jerryckk: Jun 11 2018, 03:20 PM

Which seller you bought from?
All 7 units I bought from 2 different seller already comes pre-installed with modified Merlin

thanks to sHawTY getting me a unit of the asus ac68u, also flash the latest firmware for me..thanks bro!

got it do the code thing then setup everything and see massive improvement in wifi coverage for my home compare to my previous router

then take two old amd fans rewire a little stick it on the back of the router now it runs at 67 to 70C compare to like 75 to 80C without the cooling

so far everything going fine, thanks again sHawTY

Seller named jing678218
No idea why merlin isn't included even though the ads said yes.
Nevertheless it's quite an experience especially the unit i received has latest T-Mobile firmware with locked CFE.

That's the same seller I bought for PowerSlide
And his already comes pre-installed with modified Merlin

I am testing the cheapest Mikrotik Router results are very awesome



With 32MB RAM this is awesome

Where got cheapest? This is USD22. The hAP Mini is USD20. Wish the price will go down a bit here. USD22 translates to RM125 in the case of the hAP Lite.

I gave up mikrotik when i failed to achieve the desired result configuring wifi bonding (mimo). Documentation is okay, but sometimes did not reflect latest cli syntax. Overall it is still a great product.

Youtube should be able to help you if u want to DIY

Google for the settings :-)

bye bye

This post has been edited by Alex9182: Jun 19 2018, 10:46 AM

Of all the many things, I think scalability is the most important advantage it has. I use the RB750Gr3 but it applies to even the 2nd cheapest Mikrotik, the RM125 RB941-2nd.

hey guys my cheap rm100 tp-link router wifi signal already GG, i tried doing ping test to google.com and always got huge ping spike, change my default unifi router(dlink dir850l) my ping test is so so, Im planning to buy a new router, is TP-link AC1750 a good router? 24/7 always open

Yes, if you meant the Archer C7 v4, it is a good investment.

For the price of TP-Link Archer C7, you're better off buying the ASUS RT-AC68U from Taobao

bye bye

This post has been edited by Alex9182: Jun 19 2018, 10:46 AM

i bought a new unit of rt-ac86u from tmall for about RM520.. and it has good wifi range.. able to cover my double storey house... now i have put my powerline at 1st floor to sleep jor...

New ac86u with 3 yrs local manufacturer warranty at rm989 at lazada

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/asus-rt-...rr3ODe&search=1

This post has been edited by enduser: Jun 18 2018, 12:59 PM