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ben3003
post Nov 23 2018, 07:42 AM

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i think ac68u is hard to reach 500mbps.. at most also 300-400 only even if i beside the router. should i upgrade to 86u?
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post Nov 23 2018, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(JayceOoi @ Nov 23 2018, 09:59 AM)
It's limited by mobile devices with 2x2. Not the router.  biggrin.gif
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so 500mbps is impossible to reach for my setup? even my pc upstairs i bought tplink t9uh ac1900 also cannot reach 500mbps.. i am using xs max and i tot it has mimo 4x4

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post Apr 30 2019, 06:09 PM

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i wanna ask, those buy from china ac68u, oledi flash with merlin koolshare, if wan switch to normal asus firmware or merlin, just flash only? or need some step?
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post Jan 15 2020, 07:35 AM

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guys i have updated my tmobile version to ac68u merlin latest firmware, but i cant see the client connected to my router via the webpage. i can see use phone apps but all is offline, anyone know how to on this? after i flash i did do factory reset
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post Jan 15 2020, 09:19 PM

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QUOTE(kk131 @ Jan 15 2020, 09:53 AM)
How did you do a factory reset? Try:

** Power off the router
** Hold the WPS Button
** Power on the router and keep the WPS pressed for 10-15 seconds
** Reboot and wait 5 minutes
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Via the webpage. Ok will try when less ppl use.
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post Jan 16 2020, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(kk131 @ Jan 16 2020, 07:33 AM)
I'm also running a 'converted' TM-AC1900 with Merlin's latest 384.15 firmware, I don't have the problem you're describing. I did have the 'not connected' problem with 384.14, that was due to the flag in CFE (reflashing with the AiMesh enabled CFE solved the problem.
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wat is CFE?

I tried to do factory reset, but the reset is back to the same firmware. i saw my CFE now is ASUS 1.0.2.1.. is this okay? and how come urs is 384.15.. i saw merlin website latest is 384.14 lol

tried the press wps one still kenot.. now i am on 384.14_2 firmware asuswrt merlin..

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post Jan 16 2020, 12:04 PM

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QUOTE(kk131 @ Jan 16 2020, 12:03 PM)
Factory reset clears all the settings stored in the router ready for a re-configuration, sometimes when you upgrade the firmware the settings become corrupted, it doesn't delete the firmware (otherwise yoour router wouldn't boot).

Recommended CFE version is 1.0.2.0 AiMesh - here's a guide Lazymocha. CFE is similar to PC BIOS it contains information that the router reads for configuration. Seems like when you bought your router, it had already been converted to an AC68U?

Merline 384.15 alpha thread is here.
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ya when i bought mine, already converted. this one is from taobao, they preinstall merlin koolshare variant which is a chinese variant.
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post Jan 17 2020, 08:59 PM

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guys.. after i done flashing CFE to 1.0.2.0, then the merlin firmware, i cant connect to internet.. the leasing keep renewing and leasing is expired. I check most likely is the vlan tagging problem. my VLAN for WAN is 2, should be 500. anyone know what is the work away?
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post Jan 17 2020, 10:57 PM

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QUOTE(kk131 @ Jan 17 2020, 09:21 PM)
Did you run the 'quick internet setup' and choose unifi?
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yeah.. did a real thorough installation and thank god i am able to online again.. i see vlan tag still 2 and leasing still expired but at least can connect now..

 

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