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post Jul 13 2020, 04:27 PM

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QUOTE(Nando's @ Jul 13 2020, 03:37 PM)
Ya hmm.gif
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I am back to Merlin firmware due to AiMesh issue on latest official firmware - need to reboot several times everyday. Maybe you should too.
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post Jul 15 2020, 10:28 AM

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QUOTE(Nando's @ Jul 15 2020, 09:30 AM)
Flash to Merlin firmware, yet same issue. Aimesh offline, LED on

Hopefully not hardware problem sad.gif
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Did you factory reset after flashed new firmware?
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post Jul 15 2020, 11:02 AM

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QUOTE(Nando's @ Jul 15 2020, 10:58 AM)
No, should I? hmm.gif
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Yes, of course. You are changing firmware from official to custom one. Even downgrade official firmware should factory reset too.

Based on my test on Merlin firmware, it is very stable. No need to reboot for several days already. rclxms.gif
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post Jul 16 2020, 06:40 PM

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QUOTE(nitehawk @ Jul 16 2020, 04:45 PM)
How to install Merlin firmware?
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post Jul 23 2020, 08:29 AM

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QUOTE(cskean @ Jul 22 2020, 11:15 PM)
Hi guys, need some advice for the setting of GT-AC5300. Currently I'm using Unifi 800Mb.

Router Firware version : 3.0.0.4.384_81974-gb2967e4
Cable used from Modem to Router : Cat 7

I've tested the the internet speed using LAN cable directly with my laptop and manage to obtain full Download and Upload speed.

However when I tried to speedtest using my device as below :

1. Laptop with Wirelss AC-9560 160mhz
2. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

In 5Ghz mode, the fastest speed I can get is,

1. If stand directly in front of the router, max is D : 140~150Mbps U : 100Mbps.

2. On 2nd floor, D : 100~110Mbps U : 60~70Mbps only.
Previously before few firmware updates, if standing in front of the router to test with the same devices, can easily hit appx D : 500Mbps and 2nd floor can get ard D : 250~300Mbps...

Hopefully some experts here can enlighten me with a better setting for this GT-AC5300 so that I can fully optimize the speed and performance of this great router with my Unifi 800Mb~

Million thanks in advance~
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Using official firmware? If so, try to ask at https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2651405 Maybe cause by new firmware itself. Standard settings should work fine.

Or you can also try Merlin firmware see.
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post Aug 2 2020, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(crazyfatt @ Aug 2 2020, 12:33 AM)
bought ax11000. Can recommend which router to aimesh with it for 2nd floor ?
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Wired or wireless backhaul?
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post Aug 2 2020, 04:29 PM

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QUOTE(crazyfatt @ Aug 2 2020, 11:50 AM)
wireless because my 2nd floor is different fuse box sad.gif
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Get AX 4x4 router for maximum performance in this case.
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post Aug 8 2020, 10:36 AM

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QUOTE(crazyfatt @ Aug 8 2020, 02:11 AM)
can let me know what model ? tq sir
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AX82U, AX86U, AX88U or ever AX11000.
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post Aug 26 2020, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(juice322 @ Aug 26 2020, 10:20 AM)
hi , im using maxis fiber 300mbps , thinking of changing to AX86 u , but my desktop don't have wifi adapter , any recommend ? AC3100 Dual-Band is it good for it ?
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You can see PCE-AX58BT performance @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjgE7fha900&t=272s
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post Jan 7 2022, 11:28 AM

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QUOTE(nitehawk @ Jan 7 2022, 11:16 AM)
How do I install external cooling fans on this router?
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I am using acrylic adhesive tape. Stick forever laugh.gif

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