not sure about the ac86u, but it's smaller sibling the ac68u has cooling issues. performance sure, until you keep it running long enough the temps will throttle the speed till it eventually disconnect the internet or it's really slow.

Had to install a fan for it....

i would instead suggest get a pfsense router and pair with a ubiquiti ap. or perhaps the reviews and ensure that the router cooling is sufficient for long usage.

if you are going to be recommending this router, please be aware this model has a heating issue. if you use it long enough and under load, it will overheat then the speed will slow down a lot, also to the point you may have internet dropping.

solution is to use a fan on it, which will reduce temps to working temp conditions. but this requires using a separate fan......

i would rather recommend investing in a pfsense DIY router with decent specs, and good cooling so you can achieve better results in terms of security features, performance. for wifi you would need an additional purchase of a wireless AP e.g. ubiquiti AP is good, but there are probably cheaper options.



https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wi...-6-router-ofdma


Yes asus router is ok, especially once you install rt merlin firmware on it
https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/


ease of use and setup, a Asus router with rt merlin. For better performance, security but requires a bit more knowledge to configure (youtube helps) get a pfsense diy router (there are also prebuilt pfsense routers online for purchase).


This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Mar 18 2020, 10:23 AM

i was not lying about heating issue. My own observation with my OWN ac68u is temps of 80 and slightly more, after extended usage. i leave my router on 24/7

And i notice internet and performance issues, and worse case, disconnections. And this always happens once temps hit 80 ish +

if you check the internet, a bunch of people also noted some issue with temp for some of these units. To the point where people had to tinker with their router to get the cooling sorted out. thats why i stopped recommending this model ages ago because of this.

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/rt-ac68u-...eratures.17418/

https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking/com...er_getting_hot/





the thing with asus is, last time they were last on security to the point they got into trouble with the FTC
https://arstechnica.com/information-technol...outer-security/


but things have come a long way. RT merlin especially has helped improve on the asus router firmware on the side. this is why whenever using asus router i would use his firmware.

pfsense if you have sufficient specs, you can also enable pfsnort, suricata and all the other security features, if you want next level. but it takes it takes a bit more knowledge to setup.

asus router with rt merlin firmware is easiest to setup especially with Unifi, there is a pulldown setting for unifi ISP in settings too (something you won't get with pfsense which you have to do everything manually).


I haven't check the latest benchmark, but you may be right about the AX56U. Shouldn't be getting old models anyways, because rt merlin will eventually stop developing firmware for older models, so best get a newer model that he will support for quite a while.

but that said, if i were to get my next router, i rather look into a pfsense solution. but i realize it's not for everybody if they aren't willing to put in the time to configure it


Asus router does have AIsecurity, but from a privacy standpoint is it safe? But if you want to tinker there is some sort of work around.
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/384-6-now...ro.48202/page-3

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50315544



This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Mar 20 2020, 07:20 AM

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/ax56u.61607/

PIA SG VPN server is kinda bad since the new company take them over though.... nobody should be using PIA these days.

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Mar 23 2020, 09:54 PM

worked for russia lost ark.

it's possible to keep renew using throw away email, the trial lasts roughly a week? but if you are gonna use it that much pay for subscription vpn.

i think that surfshark MIGHT be good

did you check your router temperature? i used a different router model, but last time it was slow, connection dropped, or it reboot, i noticed the temps were unusually high. something you should check if only to rule out.

also when was the last time you update router firmware?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kateoflahertyu...s/#45310ee82cb0


out of all the brands, dlink is probably the worse when it comes to security patches

if you want a reliable router, get a NUC and install pfsense on it. prices can range from Rm600 (atom or celeron) to Rm1200 (intel I3) depending on what you require (vpn? suricata? very high speed broadband100 mbps? 800 mbps?)

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Jun 19 2020, 02:27 PM

not sure about your router model, but my asus using rt-merlin there is a temperature monitor for it. shows the wireless ap and the cpu temps

this video also explains somethings


he even demonstrates what happens when you bend those fiber optic cables (ideally you don't want them to bend if possible.

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Jun 21 2020, 01:36 PM

not everyone wants hypptv (but more importantly, they don't want to pay for it). i personally don't use it. but because it's bundled into the service, they probably think you should pay for it as part of your isp package. this kind of practise is called bundling & tying which is pretty much anti consumer practise
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tying_(commerce)

just an example
https://competitioncommission.mu/wp-content...lic-Version.pdf


this is how they can get you to pay for crap, compared to if it were optional, chances are people would not subscribe for it (and instead opt for netflix using vpn to get around the limited library if you used without vpn).

that said, the broadband prices have been coming down in recent years compared to before.

if it's ok for you fine, but doesn't mean it's right for the rest of us who don't want to pay for that iptv bundle

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Jun 21 2020, 01:50 PM

well sending out a blanket statement "i'm fine with paying for hypptv, no problem at all" making it seem like paying for a bundled service is ok, kinda sends the wrong message is my point. there is a lot more to it that you left out or considered trivial but is important to many others. that said to each his own, i didn't demean you for your choice if you thought that was my intent

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Jun 21 2020, 03:35 PM

guess it comes down to which country you reside in that offers the best pro consumer rights protection. EU perhaps?

https://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?hand...div=8&id=&page=


at least eu fought for gpdr to their credit.


whether it is okay in malaysia or not legally speaking based on current laws, it shouldn't be

maybe if there were many options they couldn't pull that crap


any updates whether any new ISPs are allowed to operate in Malaysia? wasn't there some news a while back about this what happened to that. supposedly their offerings would be cheaper and for a similar or better speed than what we are getting.

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Jun 24 2020, 01:34 PM

so how, are you gonna upgrade your ssd to pcie 4 nvme m.2 ssd? is it needed? i see you're getting your full 800 mbps, but at same time ssd is 100%
https://www.gigacalculator.com/converters/c...-mbps-to-mb.php







https://graphicscardhub.com/best-nvme-pcie-4-ssd/


what is the proper setup for this. seems like SSD download is a must. but storing on SSD is a bit expensive, so after download, the torrent has to move the file to the cheaper price per gig hdd for storage. in some torrent clients you are able to download to a temporary location e.g. your ssd, then after it completes, auto move to the HDD location.

but won't that cause deletions on ssd that wears it out? qlc is gonna wear out fast won't it

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Jul 6 2020, 07:07 AM

can fully utilize 800 mbps broadband download using HDD ?

this guy is using a ssd. if hdd how?




found one article talking about 10Gbps broadband requirements
https://www.hardwarezone.com.sg/feature-get...need-make-first

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Jul 7 2020, 10:55 AM

Got any vpn that can support 800mbps o-O: ?

with Mullvad vpn i can do 100 mbps just fine. even US server can reach at least 85 mbps

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Jul 7 2020, 12:01 PM

i didn't opt for wireguard because...
https://restoreprivacy.com/wireguard/

wireguard technically suppose to be fastest, but for me the privacy risk trade off is not worth it.

mullvad does say they accounted for the issues, but still, openvpn just works with little worry.


also us server for netflix us for better content
https://www.techinasia.com/compared-netflix...ults-surprising
https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privac...netflix-region/




that said mullvad is not best for streaming (because of blacklisting). i just merely use as example sometimes you need to stick to certain countries depending on your circumstance.


well i mean i don't have 800mbps. i'm using 100mbps, so i only know it's fine for that.

but if later in future i do upgrade to 800mbps, i want to know if anyone who actually knows can confirm if vpn can handle that kind of speed? if can't then not worth it for me. i use vpn most of the time (i don't turn off unless i'm gaming) so.... no point getting faster broadband if vpn can't handle

This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Jul 7 2020, 12:48 PM

thx

warp... is that the cloudflare vpn?

https://www.vpnmentor.com/reviews/warp-by-cloudflare/


any good ?
https://thatoneprivacysite.net/#detailed-vpn-comparison

well i guess in that situation still better than no vpn. nice to see it can hit 600-700 mbps at least

free vpn? whats the catch



then was is the point? for torrent you need to mask your ip


This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Jul 7 2020, 01:03 PM

is it possible to request swapping the old btu for new? or do they charge a fee for that. or not allowed?

and is it better than the huawei one?



This post has been edited by Moogle Stiltzkin: Oct 14 2020, 08:53 AM

o i see, so basically nothing worth bothering about, thx for the info

i recently just upgraded to a qotom pfsense i3 5005u, so if got free upgrade i am ready at least

r these prices perpetual ? or they revert back to a more expensive price later on?

also how is the latency like on celcom? any uptime issues?


these days i have not many issues with tmnut. but if can jumpship to something for cheaper with no issues, then i probly would