just now I went in, it is CNY899

Asus Blue Cave is same price as RT-AC86U and now both RMB899. Why not much pple choose Asus Blue Cave?

odi sold out

Maybe because of the chipset. Intel quite new kid in the block:)

still got

Intel has lousy communication chipset actually....

From my previous Dell Vostro laptop - wifi signal intermittent, no solution because it is hardware issue, end up purchase USB wifi.

And now my Iphone XS seems has weaker signal compared to my previous iphone on broadcom chipset

where did u buy this router? from taobao?
how's the 5g wifi performance so far?
surveying this model since it is cheap + can flash tomato firmware

switch your address to your virtual china address to buy it

Are you able to change the available channels on the AC68U bought from China to a different region? I'm reading that Asus is locking them down in the CFE.

since i am still on older notebook with only 2.0 and wireless G, i think i no need to upgrade to this beast although i will be receiving turbo 300mbps. The most i will just buy an wireless N dongle for my existing TM dlink

what is CFE? Anyway, don't believe to the rumor when local sellers are trying to lie you something because we buy from China to turn down the local business.

Region switch to asian

I have no idea where did you people heard these kind of rumors from but I need to clarify in here, to proof that no matter you switch to which region, you still connect to your wifi and surf internet in full speed.

Please do not bother about the region issue because we still can connect to wifi no matter in which channels. I have receive a PM recently, someone keep asking me this question. Indeed, it is not too much for you to worry about the channels issue.

here is the default China region,


It actually doesn't matter whether you switch or not to switch to Asia region because it is not a big issue, you still can connect your wifi in China region.




The different is just like this only

China region


Asia region


For China region, the 2.4GHz got all 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 channels and 5GHz got 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 channels.

For Asia region, the 2.4GHz also got all 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 channels and 5GHz got 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165 channels.

So you can see, the only different is Asia region got 4 more channels "36, 40, 44, 48" for you to choose but why do you need to struggle about the region issue? I have really no idea about your people doubtful.

In Asia region, my router still can connect to channels 149, 153, 157, 161, 165, so why do you need to force yourself to connect to channels 36, 40, 44, 48?

I can still get my China set connect to Unifi, so what do you worry for?




Maybe in the previous post at few weeks ago, I did say have to telnet the territory. It is "optional". You do not necessary to do like that.

The only different is China region do not has google play logo only. The China set Asus router do not link you to Google play store but they got a specific apk store, 豌豆荚. You do not need to struggle about this issue because you can search manually in your phone Google play to download the apk too.




If you still have doubtful, please visit https://ccvun2.asuscomm.com
Here is my router AiCloud.

This post has been edited by junclj: Oct 30 2018, 12:36 PM

CFE is used to initialise before loading the OS, something like a PC BIOS. Asus has encrypted the CFE on some routers and made it difficult to reflash with other versions. They may impose other restrictions with a firmware update. It's not rumours btw but discussion on snbforums.

Similar with reflashing TM-AC1900 T-mobile to 68U has been restricted.

This post has been edited by kk131: Oct 30 2018, 12:42 PM

I was flashed to merlin firmware, then flash back again to asus stock firmware because do not have aimesh in merlin custom firmware.

it depend on which version you have telco version does not have aimesh
china region version slim edition will not have aimesh also & come with specific feature which meet the china gov law

The merlin custom firmware do not have aimesh because they have some problem
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/merlin-38...55/#post-407116

So anyone ever ran into issues with customs if you buy the Asus routers from Tmall?

I have the WS880 so I don't really need a newer router, but an AC86U for <RM600 is damn tempting.

Guys just a heads up, every year 11.11 TB, TMall, JD and all other sites will run into SUPER HEAVY TRAFFIC. There will 100% be delays in order fulfillment and delivery. Last year my items were delayed 2 months+ when I bought during 11.11 so if you are in a hurry don't wait. Just buy now and avoid the headache. Worst case scenario your items might even get lost during the event. Good luck to those who still insist on buying during 11.11

i know because aimesh is a close source