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muncheno
post Oct 16 2018, 09:59 PM

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QUOTE(neuromancerx @ Oct 16 2018, 09:29 PM)
just received my RMA from tenda, and decided to sell it (already bought AC86U)
-brand new, sealed
-warranty started 5th oct

RM200
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I m interested, pls check ur PM.
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muncheno
post Oct 18 2018, 09:52 PM

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QUOTE(pisces1529 @ Oct 17 2018, 04:26 PM)
Google translate this page, https://post.smzdm.com/p/457435/

Continuous ping to your router 192.168.1.1,  turn off your router, hold the reset button until you saw ping on your command prompt. Then go to internet browser and reset nvram.
Take note do not press the reset button when the router is still powered on. This will brick the router.
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Confused with ur step.

Your said off the router then hold reset button till see ping reply from the router.
Router is off??

The instructions from your link said, hold reset while powering the router.

Do you mean, if the router is already powered up or boot up normally then do not hold reset button.?

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post Oct 21 2018, 08:20 AM

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QUOTE(prokiller1199 @ Oct 21 2018, 12:15 AM)
haha maybe. I diy some fan under.
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Have you tried overclock Cpu?

Using
nvram set clkfreq=1000,800
nvram commit

I don't have my ac18 yet, but I did using these commands on my Huawei WS880 to overclock till 900,667.

I also have another question here, WiFi 5g is better on Koolshare or Tenda firmware? Or insignificant based on your experience?

Thx


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post Oct 21 2018, 09:19 PM

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QUOTE(chong83 @ Oct 21 2018, 03:31 PM)
i do'n think you need the overclock extra CPU resources
because i am unifi 800mb
i always download & upload torrent and open wifi for almost 40 device
the CPU still can handle
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Thinking for NAS application. USB SHARING.
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post Oct 23 2018, 06:16 AM

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QUOTE(chong83 @ Oct 22 2018, 11:41 PM)
you nas for corporate ?
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No. It is USB sharing from ext hdd.

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post Oct 23 2018, 05:13 PM

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QUOTE(-oc-gassa @ Oct 23 2018, 02:50 PM)
also wondering on the Wifi 5G base on which version is better hmm.gif
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I realised tenda firmware got a backdoor and it is risk being atk with malware.

Thus I decided to go with Koolshare Merlin once I received my router by mid or end of the week.
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post Oct 25 2018, 12:16 AM

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Hi, I just got my ac18 today and flashed to Koolshare X7.9

I got an issue here with DDNS, is the asus ddns working?
I got a popup msg said cannot connect to internet.

Prior to ac18, I was using WS880 with Xwrt merlin and I do not face issue with Asus DDNS.

Thx.
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post Oct 25 2018, 06:45 AM

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QUOTE(prokiller1199 @ Oct 25 2018, 12:49 AM)
mine also not working.
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Thanks for confirmation.
I changed to noip.com now to get it working.

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post Oct 25 2018, 10:12 AM

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QUOTE(skyfusion @ Oct 25 2018, 08:03 AM)
OH meaning this router cannot use Asus ddns when flash merlin and Koolshare fw? I am planning to buy this router to replace my Asus Rt-N66U
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You still can use other ddns.
For example, I m using noip.com.


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post Oct 25 2018, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(junclj @ Oct 25 2018, 10:59 AM)
noip.com need money, so sad it's hard to find a cheap router with good performance but need a free ddns in the same time. Due to home cctv and alarm system requirements for every houses nowadays.
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It is free.
I have no issue using and my parents house using cctv and I didn't have problem access to it.

Only troublesome here, if u didn't update IP for more than xx days, it will lock but that should not be a concerns.
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post Oct 25 2018, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(junclj @ Oct 25 2018, 11:26 AM)
I was just notice that there got a DDNS update client available to download and install but the only problem is need to start computer at least once per month. If more than one month no using PC then need to re-create a new free DDNS.
Another problem is when restart router will change to new IP, also need to start computer to do the IP update.

This should be no problem for people who are using computer everyday.
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You don't need to. The router have option to set nos. Of days for force update.

It means if u IP have not change, but the router still will update it after defined days.
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post Oct 25 2018, 12:30 PM

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QUOTE(neuromancerx @ Oct 5 2018, 11:43 PM)
i have strong feeling that i'm officially bricked this router. going from 384.6 to 384.7_beta3 then downgrade to 380.69_2, after that all way back to 384.6. so frustrated that asus app unable to detect this router, i decided to clear the nvram or reset the router from the UI (not button), clicked the initialize button then after reboot SYS & LAN led no longer lit

bricked the router after 6 hours owning it tongue.gif

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/382-18547...itialize.42139/

i observed below things when flash to merlin (compared to my existing Huawei WS880 with Merlin):
1. Traffic Analyzer, not showing clients under statistic
2. DDNS not working, showing ddns unable to connect to internet. I'm using the same hostname on asuscomm.com --> happened in all merlin version
3. Case 1 and 2 above could be related to Asus is blocking the functionality when you turned on this feature, there is a message saying they will collect some router data including model version when you clicked agree (Administration -> Privacy). MAYBE when some parameter is difference from the expected value, ASUS classify this unit as rogue/unofficial (since some feature are using trend micro proprietary engine).
4. Performance wise, not much difference compared to WS880. The reason I bought AC18 is because it having double RAM, 256MB.
5. Most annoying, ASUS app stopped working. Hopefully someone will be able to find the workaround.
6. Entware-NG confirmed working fine.
7. Ad-Blocking from AB-Solution is working as expected.
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For no. 5, Asus App, I got it working by following the instructions.
This is ssh to router and using nvram commands from the prompt.

Nvram set model=RT-AC68U
Nvram set HW_ver=170
Nvram set odmpid=RT-AC68U (or what you want )
Nvram commit
Reboot

I also overclocked cpu from 800 to 900mhz and ram
666 to 700mhz. Temperature without ext. cooling fan is is ~75degC and after overclock is 78-80degc.
With laptop cooling fan, now running at 67degC.

When come to performance BTW AC18 and WS880, you are right not major different found yet.

Ac WiFi 5G comparison using P20pro at ~1m range.
AC18 - 328 mbps DL & 429 Mbps UL
WS880 - 273 Mbps & 359 Mbps UL.

I also noticed WS880 Cpu usage and temperature is much more lower than AC18.


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post Oct 25 2018, 12:59 PM

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QUOTE(sitescope @ Oct 25 2018, 11:48 AM)
What's the different between merlin n koolshare ?
Can u provide step by step to flash it ?
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Simplest step would be:

Method 1 (recommended)
1) Login to Tenda webpage with LAN cable and update to firmware AC18_kf_V15.03.3.7 (4031) AC18.

2) After reboot, login to tenda webpage and this time update Merlin firmware. I used 378.56_2 to start with me. Not sure can direct goto X7.9.

3) After restart login to merlin webpage (default should be 192.168.1.1 or. 0.1) or router.asus.com.
Goto administration-> Restore/Save/Upload Setting - > factory restore.

4) you can start configure your router from here or update X7.9.
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post Oct 25 2018, 08:06 PM

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QUOTE(sitescope @ Oct 25 2018, 06:49 PM)
I found this same guide before but still didn't mention which firmware i need to start with
Stock firmware out of box is 15.03.3.11-multi while in tenda web is 15.03.05.05-en
Do i need to flash 05-en before start or current 11-multi will do ?
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Just do it..
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post Oct 29 2018, 11:14 AM

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QUOTE(gin&tonic @ Oct 29 2018, 10:11 AM)
Tempted to get this Tenda AC18 router & flash to Merlin Firmware. Banana cannot read Chinese n the Google translation is difficult to understand. Anybody got a better english guide to flash?. Thx
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post Nov 4 2018, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(mike1986 @ Nov 4 2018, 11:08 PM)
Yes I did choose Unifi as the ISP.

sure merlin this can work? won't want to get into trouble... I haven't able to contact Tenda for support yet.
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Did u have the right user I'd and password?

Xxxxx@unifi

Password should be 13 alphanumeric.
Example

AsW2hGu7rW4d8
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post Nov 24 2019, 11:12 AM

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QUOTE(edministrator @ Oct 13 2019, 07:31 AM)
HGG 380.70

This version superb wifi range coverage, using this and my router uptime more than 100 days now...

Info for this firmware:
http://www.asussmart.com/smart/165.html
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Thanks for the info, using it for a week now.
So far so good especially on the wifi performance.
Manage to increase wifi speed from around 240-280mbps to now 290-310mbps for my Huawei phone.

I just update directly from koolshare 380.70_7.9.1.

This post has been edited by muncheno: Nov 24 2019, 11:13 AM
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post Nov 25 2019, 07:59 PM

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QUOTE(edministrator @ Nov 24 2019, 04:42 PM)
thumbup.gif  u r using maximum coverage or maximum speed settings?
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Maximum speed.
Coverage no issue here, even after 1 wall behind router still very good.

I only boosting wifi power to 75%
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post Nov 28 2019, 07:48 PM

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QUOTE(Vtec(Rock) @ Nov 26 2019, 07:18 AM)
i have try HGG firmware b4 but the wifi performnce speed is no stable....koolshared still the most stable version for me.
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Using for almost 2 weeks.
Stable for me.

My settings below.
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post Apr 23 2020, 03:55 PM

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QUOTE(slayerliar @ Apr 22 2020, 11:59 PM)
ahh.. it doesnt work...reboot 3 times also not work..
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What partition format are you using?
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