RT-AC86U or RT-AX86U?

Never heard of an RT-86U before.

First of all, I want to say I am still a noob in networking. Despite I am a programmer.

I am using the default router Huawei HG8145X6

I used a DDNS so that I got a domain that linked to my home public IP. Out of surprise, I found that router able to run a DDNS application. I setup gnuip/dynu. Can't run duckDNS.
DDNS consider safe?

I got no knowledge to setup a self VPN and I just see this "ZeroTier" wording yesterday when I am searching the net from my issue.
But since you mention it, I will do some research on this. Thank you very much for the recommendation.

Yes, I called Times this morning and tell them I can't ping my public IP. Then their tech team help me to do some config and BOOM! I can ping already.
FTP, SSH, Nextcloud all come back.

Again, thank the community to keep me not giving up to solve the issue. Especiall JJ.

RT-AC86U

I think the AC is good enough for 500mbps. I used to have the AC68U and it was fine.

Now I'm using an Asus Zenwifi XT8 mesh pair. It's really good, I am getting full 500mbps on wired PC connected to mesh node (12m from main node, behind 1 wall).

You may want to consider the AX models if you have wifi6 client devices at home.

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Apr 6 2023, 05:52 PM

XT8 harga naik. Cannot afford.

I see. That explains a lot. ISP provided routers have remote management which allow TIME to remotely configure the settings on the router.

Dynamic DNS is safe. Each router brand have their own set of Dynamic DNS providers that you can choose from so its hit or miss. Most would just run the client on their server/PC

Yeah I remember I got the pair for rm1.5k last time. Now more expensive?

2.1K liao.

Crazy!

ASUS silently upgraded to ZenWiFi XT8 V2 with faster 1.7GHz CPU, newer Wi-Fi 6 chip, RangeBoost Pro

They kinda failed at marketing, could have called it XT8 Pro or something yet they decided to remain the name and now everybody complain at the increased price

Oh I see. Yeah, should've called it a 'pro' model.

hey guys, would anyone mind to advice me on which router to upgrade? Recently ive upgraded to 300mbps TIME but the router that i got with the package seems underwhelming. I used to get up to 90-100mbps with my old router on the 100mbps package. With the new router, im only getting 190-200 out of 300.

Budget's around 5-600. Thanks!

This post has been edited by stix: Apr 7 2023, 02:16 AM

What?! Seriously! They can remote configure the router? This is new.

Ya, like the DuckDNS, the can keep the IP update running in server PC instead of router.

This is not new

Even since 4 years ago with the C1200 or DIR-850L, TIME can remotely access, provision and configure the router with TR-069 interface. In fact, most if not all ISPs do the same thing in Malaysia.

Hence, buy your own router for better privacy.

How do I configure my Asus 86U for TIME 500Mbps..

Any tutorial?

I can help, but you must know the PPPoE details first.

ID : XXXX@timebb
Pass : XXXX

If you are using the 2 in 1 modem router then you have to request the CS to convert to bridge mode.
YouTube do have tutorials as well. But for TIME, no need to set profile.
Use custom profile. As once remote configuration, you will loss the internet through Wireless connection once it is in bridge mode.

Hi need some help on IPV6. I just changed to an ASUS XT 8 Mesh router - should I enable IPV6 and if yes, what option should I choose 1. Native or 2. Passthrough? Thanks in advance.

Hi bro i have the HG8145X6, can give tutorial for Tplink routers?

follow this guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDLn9rJX76E

Thank you for your recommendation sifu. I will take note on that.