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

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thamch
post Jun 11 2018, 10:02 AM

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QUOTE(benghee @ Jun 11 2018, 12:18 AM)
I just got AC86U from oversea, had it setting right with my unifi ID and password, Enable PPP echo detect, with Interval 6 and Max failures 10, MTU and MRU same as 1492, everything else in default settings.

Updated to latest firmware, 3.0.0.4.384_21045

Reset both main modem and AC86U multiple times....

But still no internet access as the connection LED light remains RED.

So i pop back old D-link TM free router, it connected internet perfectly!

So what goes wrong here sad.gif Anyone may guide me here, many thanks.
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Try using AsusWRT Merlin firmware. I'm using that and able to connect to my Maxis without any problem.
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post Jun 21 2018, 05:37 AM

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QUOTE(ROGueWan @ Jun 19 2018, 11:25 PM)
This versus ASUS RT AC5300 which one more powerful?
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Of course AC5300
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post Jun 24 2018, 04:12 PM

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QUOTE(Irzani @ Jun 24 2018, 12:51 AM)
Any differences on local set vs China set? I've found Lazada sell China made much much cheaper .... (one of our forumer here is the seller)
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Order directly from Taobao even cheaper.
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post Jun 24 2018, 08:55 PM

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QUOTE(Irzani @ Jun 24 2018, 07:06 PM)
Any disadvantages using the china set?

Tq
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Warranty claim will be troublesome.
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post Jul 16 2018, 07:22 AM

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Put your purchase of AC86U on hold first. My unit is having 5Ghz problem. After few days it will disabled by itself. I've tried Merlin beta firmware still having the same problem. Will try latest stock firmware and see.
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post Jul 18 2018, 10:16 AM

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QUOTE(Barricade @ Jul 17 2018, 10:59 AM)
What's the outcome? Defective unit?
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I suspected defective unit. Order AC5300. Awaiting it to arrive then see how to RMA the China unit.
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post Jul 18 2018, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(Ebony & Ivory @ Jul 18 2018, 10:17 AM)
which hardware rev? 1.42? hmm.gif
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Will check at night.
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post Jul 18 2018, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(coo|dude @ Jul 18 2018, 01:40 PM)
Hello, did you buy from taobao? Mind sharing (or PM me) the taobao link? So RT-AC5300 is a better buy compared to RT-AC86U?

Also, sorry for the n00b question; what's the difference between RT and the GT model for AC5300?
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I've ordered RT-AC5300 from Shopee@RM800. Hopefully it is not a scam. Awaiting for it to arrive.
GT is gaming router and more power.

RT-AC5300 processor is slower than RT-AC86U.

RT-AC86U bought from Taobao and fly in. Total all in less than RM700. But now 5Ghz not working. The risk is there.

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post Jul 18 2018, 09:31 PM

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QUOTE(coo|dude @ Jul 18 2018, 04:23 PM)
RM800?! That's cheaper than Taobao. Mind sharing the link, and keep us posted when you have received and tested it?

Read that difference online too. I guess it's a battle between higher CPU (AC86U) vs WiFi range (AC5300). Some reviews said AC5300 has a horrible wall penetration. (I have a concrete walls at home and is contemplating on it).
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https://shopee.com.my/ASUS-RT-AC5300-Tri-Ba...4761.1237910274
Awaiting item to arrive. Hopefully it is genuine.

If your house is big. Go for MESH network.
Mine is a small house. Should be fine.
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post Jul 18 2018, 09:48 PM

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QUOTE(thamch @ Jul 18 2018, 10:22 AM)
Will check at night.
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Ver 1.5
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post Jul 21 2018, 08:28 PM

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QUOTE(thamch @ Jul 18 2018, 09:31 PM)
https://shopee.com.my/ASUS-RT-AC5300-Tri-Ba...4761.1237910274
Awaiting item to arrive.  Hopefully it is genuine.

If your house is big.  Go for MESH network.
Mine is a small house.  Should be fine.
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Item arrived today. But it is a used unit. Complaining to the seller.
Configured and it is running fine.
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post Jul 22 2018, 10:21 PM

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QUOTE(coo|dude @ Jul 22 2018, 03:18 PM)
Was it supposed to be a new unit?
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In the description is stated NEW.
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post Jul 22 2018, 10:22 PM

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QUOTE(earshore @ Jul 21 2018, 03:00 PM)
Does the unit got hot if p2p the whole day?
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Best modify the 12V computer fan and plug it into the USB port. No need strong wind. Just air ventilation is sufficient.
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post Jul 22 2018, 10:23 PM

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Confirmed the 5Ghz faulty even with Asus Stock Firmware.
Opening a support case with Asus and see how to RMA China unit.
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post Jul 27 2018, 08:22 AM

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QUOTE(Barricade @ Jul 26 2018, 04:19 PM)
Any update on your RMA? Does ASUS malaysia fix China unit as well? I don't mind if they charge a bit.
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Asus Malaysia won't help even with small fees.
I need to try Asus Taiwan
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post Jul 29 2018, 03:16 PM

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Going to pack and sent it back to China
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post Jul 31 2018, 10:00 AM

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QUOTE(peguin78 @ Jul 30 2018, 09:39 PM)
I bought from Gearbest in November last year. So far no problem.  But most of time i am using dual band i.e both 2.4 and 5 ghz during weekends since weekdays there are no many people using internet at home.

The router is also on auto reboot on Mondays and Fridays  and both 2.4 and 5 ghz will be on from friday evening to sunday midnights. Other than that only 2.4 will be active.  Not too sure whether i can save some electricity or not.. ha ha
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May I know what is the version of your router?
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post Jul 31 2018, 09:57 PM

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QUOTE(peguin78 @ Jul 31 2018, 11:31 AM)
Need to check later. But mine is 2017
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Ok. Mine is year 2018. I think they might cut some cost, perhaps using smaller heatsink causing the problem.
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post Aug 3 2018, 08:43 AM

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QUOTE(sakuraboo @ Aug 2 2018, 11:55 PM)
is the temperature high without a fan?
Anyway update on my previous issue of 5ghz dead

Got replacement and put a fan

Seems working fine with a fan

Initially prior to putting a fan, the router restarts after running speed test on 5ghz
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Can you share the picture how to install the fan?
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post Aug 9 2018, 09:18 PM

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QUOTE(Dato Miao @ Aug 9 2018, 06:43 PM)
Does anyone has the the problem with the DDNS? It caused the AICloud is not be able to use at all?
I think the problem is in the DDNS updater, it captures a wrong Public IP, because I can see my home Public IP on the whatismyip.com
when I was using the nslookup in the Asus Router to check what is the IP that my ddns name is having, it shows me a different result, which is different than the whatismyip.com
anybody facing this problem?
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This could be your home is not given a Public IP.


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