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maxguy
post Jun 23 2021, 01:08 PM

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https://www.asus.com/Microsite/AiMesh/ea/
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post Jun 24 2021, 02:51 PM

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you may install wifi analyser tool to find out best spot for full house coverage

https://vremsoftwaredevelopment.github.io/WiFiAnalyzer/
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post Jun 30 2021, 01:44 PM

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Wi-Fi 5 GHz performance depending client access type, here an example of AX86U Wi-Fi connection log
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post Jul 1 2021, 09:32 AM

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latest model which support merlin firmware

https://www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers...uters/RT-AX68U/

https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/

Model supported
RT-AC68U 386.2_6
RT-AC88U 386.2_6
RT-AC3100 386.2_6
RT-AC5300 386.2_6
RT-AC86U 386.2_6
RT-AX56U 386.2_6
RT-AX58U 386.2_6
RT-AX86U 386.2_6
RT-AX88U 386.2_6
GT-AC2900 386.2_6
GT-AX11000 386.2_6
RT-AX68U 386.2_6

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post Jul 1 2021, 09:37 AM

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QUOTE(Slash21 @ Jul 1 2021, 01:07 AM)
Hi,

I have an Asus ac88u and planning to get another router for aimesh. Thinking of Asus ax86u due to good reviews.

Will ac88u work with ax86u in aimesh?
Does ax86u connect to the maxis fiber modem? Planning to use ax86u as main router.

Thanks.
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Hi there, Yes ac88u and ax86u work with aimesh.

my home setup ax86u as main router for unifi and ax88u aimesh node wired and ac68u aimeh node wireless

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post Jul 10 2021, 01:34 PM

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https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/ranke...WiFi6/rev11/500
maxguy
post Aug 4 2021, 10:13 AM

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https://www.asus.com/content/AiProtection/
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post Aug 11 2021, 07:29 PM

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QUOTE(The.Lucas.DaY @ Aug 9 2021, 07:59 PM)
Anyone can help how to configure this IPV6 setting?

On Tenda AC23, ISP Unifi
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please change from dhcpv6 to native
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post Aug 16 2021, 06:29 PM

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QUOTE(tarvalslain87 @ Aug 16 2021, 10:33 AM)
House type: Landed
Size of house: 1k sqft per floor / 3 floors
Features required: Long range and stable
Number of devices connected to WiFi: 8-10 devices
Internet Speed: Unifi 100 Mbps
Budget: ~RM500?

Currently my Ground floor is installed with the stock modem/router by TM (silver), first floor Asus  RT-N14UHP setup as AP (connected with Ethernet cable) and 2nd floor Asus RT-AC66U setup as AP (connected with Ethernet cable)

Grd floor modem/router is situated at my back alley so the signal is very bad with the stock modem/router. So basically my grd and 1st floor are sharing the same AP router.

Now im only getting about 30 Mbps with wifi. Most of the time ill be having at least 3-4 devices connecting to it simultaneously.

Current setup is already 5 years old. So im thinking of changing the 1st floor AP router.

Hope to get some suggestions smile.gif
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Upgrade the main router will improved the overall internet performance and hardware reliability.


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post Aug 16 2021, 11:08 PM

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current wireless log on main router AC68U

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post Aug 17 2021, 02:05 PM

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https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/chart...-tplink_ax20/44
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post Aug 17 2021, 02:07 PM

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https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/chart...etgear_rax20/44
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post Aug 17 2021, 04:45 PM

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The emulator is a virtual web GUI where you can experience the TP-Link product management panel.

https://emulator.tp-link.com/ax20v2/#networkMap
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post Aug 23 2021, 03:43 PM

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https://shopee.com.my/monodigital.os/7339030078
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post Aug 23 2021, 05:25 PM

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Price range around 500-600 expecting latest tech router, please teach me how?
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post Aug 23 2021, 05:27 PM

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Countries Enabling Wi-Fi 6E

https://www.wi-fi.org/countries-enabling-wi-fi-6e

Malaysia Considering 5925-7125 MHz

https://www.mcmc.gov.my/skmmgovmy/media/Gen...pdf/PC_WiFi.pdf

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post Aug 23 2021, 06:59 PM

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QUOTE(botak91 @ Aug 23 2021, 06:46 PM)
I'm looking at upgrading my router for my Unifi 500Mbps connection. My desktop is connected via LAN but there are a lot of devices so an upgrade may be useful. I am thinking of a router in the RM450-550 range. I came across the RT-AC86U even if its a bit over the budget. What's the review for this router?
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post Aug 24 2021, 03:52 PM

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I've been using AC68U since 2014 for home unifi and it never failed
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post Aug 24 2021, 04:27 PM

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current home unifi setup with aimesh Asuswrt-Merlin

AX86U router
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AX88U node wired
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AC68U node wireless
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post Sep 9 2021, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(EpsilonStar @ Sep 8 2021, 05:27 PM)
Thanks for your reply, i will think about it. Maybe just 1 shot hentam 86u  tongue.gif

Btw, if i use AX router as main router, then move my AC68u upstairs and setup wired aimesh, it can work right? Not too familiar with mesh network, but i suppose with an old AC node, it won't force the AX to downgrade to AC to maintain compatibility right?
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AC68U work well as aimesh node for AX series router via both wired and wireless

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