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 How to buy cheap ASUS RT-AC68U router, come have a look

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vkashin
post Jun 1 2020, 10:39 AM

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hi all. sorry for reviving old thread. just wondering if this model would work with UniFi out of the box? or need to flash custom firmware?
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post Jun 1 2020, 03:16 PM

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QUOTE(kk131 @ Jun 1 2020, 02:11 PM)
It has the TM Unifi IPTV settings in the setup menu so will work. If you flash Merlin's FW you can get a lot more functionality - ad-blocking, additional malware/bad host blocking (skynet), etc.
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Cool. Thanks
Tempted to buy, awaiting seller reply on whether they're able to ship direct to Msia.
Using DIR-825+ currently, want to upgrade since it feels like it is unable to fully utilize unifi 800Mbps
One benefit is that in the future can add another unit for AiMesh function
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post Jun 1 2020, 06:58 PM

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QUOTE(kk131 @ Jun 1 2020, 04:35 PM)
I can't read Chines but in the screenshot you posted the title lists AC86U & AC68U but the top selection boxes are all AC86U as I read. Make sure you're buying a AC86U (not an AC68U).
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alright noted. seems like the listing is for AC86U, with upgrade to AC88U antenna.

QUOTE(sHawTY @ Jun 1 2020, 04:51 PM)
It will work out of the box
But not adviseable for a few reasons:
1. Warranty nightmare. ASUS Malaysia does not provide support for units bought from overseas. If you buy from China, you will have to send it back to China
2. Smaller WiFi coverage. China has set a limitation on their wireless signal to be weaker than Malaysia. This is not something that you can modify with the RT-AC86U. With the older version of RT-AC68U yes you can change the region but not on ASUS newer routers.
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i see. so far has there been high failure rate for AC86U? considering the savings, really tempted to just pull the trigger
also, reading the buyers' reviews, seems like this link is for US distribution set, therefore has wider signal coverage than Chinese version.


 

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