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Review ASUS RT-AC86U, Feature-packed advanced wireless router

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post Sep 2 2018, 09:28 PM

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QUOTE(syyang85 @ Sep 1 2018, 04:33 PM)
Had bad experience with this router that I bought from 11street.my from a shenzhen vendor which I just received last week.

1. 5ghz wifi doesn't work since day 1
2. Updated to latest firmware 3.0.0.4.384.32797 doesn't fix 5ghz discovery problem
3. After i changed region from China to Singapore under advance wifi setting, both wifi and ethernet becomes undiscoverable.
4. After flashing latest firmware with ASUS Firmware Restoration version 2.1.0.1 tool under rescue mode, the router auto restart every 10 second.

Totally gave up on this particular router, requesting exchange. Hopefully the Shenzhen vendor responds. Too bad because I read good reviews from tech blogs but bad feedback in forums.
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Have a read at this thread... especially comment from amirsubhi

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3996634/+2140#bottom
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post Dec 11 2018, 02:07 PM

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QUOTE(peguin78 @ Dec 11 2018, 10:56 AM)
All the while I thought that Asus carry a 3-year warranty - no?
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Asus Malaysia yes 3 yrs warranty, but others country not sure.
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post Dec 31 2018, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(naturalfool @ Dec 30 2018, 10:45 PM)
Guys, need advice. I got turboed to 800Mbps. Manage to blunder through my AC86U setup so internet is up but speedtest upload and download only about 95Mbps. So I assume my ethernet cable is the problem cos it seems like cat5 only.

Shopping now for new ethernet. Thing is, should I get cat6 or just cat5e will be sufficient?

Update: AC86U came with cat5e cable  smile.gif  but now download is about 430 and upload is 200. 

So what else need I do to get better speed?
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What device u used to connect to ur router?
1. Try wired connection first. Got what speed?
2. Then wifi
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post Aug 12 2019, 09:00 AM

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QUOTE(enteraname1 @ Aug 11 2019, 10:25 PM)
Thanks !
But, should be fine for China set? Rarely see router spoil d.
I guess.
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U read this thread , start from last page smile.gif

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4617839/+1680

my opinion, get local set.
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post Apr 27 2020, 08:22 AM

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QUOTE(JayceOoi @ Apr 26 2020, 09:09 AM)
All got no stock at lazada.. going to upgrade to ax88u n sell my ac86u later
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post May 9 2021, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(guy73 @ May 9 2021, 02:59 PM)
my AC86U died yesterday. Suddenly no power at all. Where can i get repair for this model? Its china set. Using for about 1.5 years.
NOe bought a new one from local seller malaysia set.. thinking if can repair the old one and do aiMesh..
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Might be the power adapter..try source at lazada fior replacement

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4399963/+780

QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jun 20 2019, 08:24 AM)
Buy this:
https://www.lazada.com.my/-i211532789-s265886000.html

I used it with my RT-AC68U & RT-AC86U, it's working perfectly without any issues
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