[Maylyn's Review] ASUS RT-AC66U Dark Knight Rises

[eyz]

Hi guys,

I just got this router. and am wondering whether it is easy to setup.

i using a starhub d-link as the modem and bridged with a singtel pace as a wireless router.

i intend to use this rt-ac66u to replace the singtel pace for the moment. no intention to go direct ont, as i will be shifting to my own place soon.

thanks.

 

[eyz]

geez, after I setup everything, I thought I'll give the firmware and update.

But after the update was complete, my PC is unable to detect any wired connection from my router.

What should I do now?

 

[cyberet]

geez, after I setup everything, I thought I'll give the firmware and update.

But after the update was complete, my PC is unable to detect any wired connection from my router.

What should I do now?

try doing a hard reset?

 

[eyz]

thanks, will try that tonight.

try doing a hard reset?

 

[Citiguy]

It kept getting disconnected from the internet.

Ferderico, did you manage to solve the problem? If yes, how did you manage it?

TIA for replies.

 

[salivaman]

i got a free rt-n56u. can i use it to extend my wireless range while using the rt-ac66u at the same time?

 

[eyz]

sheesh, i can't put my router to recovery mode.

I need to power up the router, together by holding onto the reset button for 10 - 15 secs, right?

Can get it to recovery. The firmware restoration program can't seem to find the router as well. My router should be connected to my PC via RJ45 cable, not USB right?

 

[eyz]

ok, finally got it to work again by doing the 30/30/30 reset method.

sheesh, i can't put my router to recovery mode.

I need to power up the router, together by holding onto the reset button for 10 - 15 secs, right?

Can get it to recovery. The firmware restoration program can't seem to find the router as well. My router should be connected to my PC via RJ45 cable, not USB right?

 

[XiaoZen]

my new AC66U bought on sat is still having problem after 3 nights. version 270.

Problem: Wifi is strong. but connection to internet intermittent. user having problem login to wifi especially through mobile. Laptop seems alright. like some of the user, it's good every night after i tweak the setting, then in the morning problem arise again. funny.

last night tweaking
2.4 Ghz Frequency
Wireless Mode: N Only
b/g Protection: Disabled
Channel bandwidth: 40 Mhz
Control Channel: Auto
Professional page suggested by RMerlin
Enhanced interference management: Disabled

5 Ghz Frequency
Wireless Mode: N Only
Channel bandwidth: 20/40/80 Mhz
Control Channel: Auto
ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless Router - Wireless Networking
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r27645647-ASUS-RT-AC66U-Wireless-Router

current setup
white ONT-> WAN port - RG (Huawei M1) -> Lan port - AC66U

AC66U mode set as AP. (192.168.1.2) DHCP off. 2.4ghz and 5ghz SSID same.
RG (Huawei M1) DHCP on. set starting from 192.168.1.3

what else did i miss?

I need to RG for digital phone...

 

[phayze]

Got disable RG wifi?

my new AC66U bought on sat is still having problem after 3 nights. version 270.

Problem: Wifi is strong. but connection to internet intermittent. user having problem login to wifi especially through mobile. Laptop seems alright. like some of the user, it's good every night after i tweak the setting, then in the morning problem arise again. funny.

last night tweaking
2.4 Ghz Frequency
Wireless Mode: N Only
b/g Protection: Disabled
Channel bandwidth: 40 Mhz
Control Channel: Auto
Professional page suggested by RMerlin
Enhanced interference management: Disabled

5 Ghz Frequency
Wireless Mode: N Only
Channel bandwidth: 20/40/80 Mhz
Control Channel: Auto
ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless Router - Wireless Networking
ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless Router - Wireless Networking | DSLReports Forums

current setup
white ONT-> WAN port - RG (Huawei M1) -> Lan port - AC66U

AC66U mode set as AP. (192.168.1.2) DHCP off. 2.4ghz and 5ghz SSID same.
RG (Huawei M1) DHCP on. set starting from 192.168.1.3

what else did i miss?

I need to RG for digital phone...

 

[XiaoZen]

yes.

another qns, anyone raise their Tx above the default 80mV?

 

[chunlianghere]

yes.

another qns, anyone raise their Tx above the default 80mV?

here..

200mV.

 

[XiaoZen]

here..

200mV.

did u setup anything to cool the router down?

 

[chunlianghere]

did u setup anything to cool the router down?

nope..no need.

merlin firmware show the temperature ~60. so it is safe.

 

[XiaoZen]

my new AC66U bought on sat is still having problem after 3 nights. version 270.

Problem: Wifi is strong. but connection to internet intermittent. user having problem login to wifi especially through mobile. Laptop seems alright. like some of the user, it's good every night after i tweak the setting, then in the morning problem arise again. funny.

last night tweaking
2.4 Ghz Frequency
Wireless Mode: N Only
b/g Protection: Disabled
Channel bandwidth: 40 Mhz
Control Channel: Auto
Professional page suggested by RMerlin
Enhanced interference management: Disabled

5 Ghz Frequency
Wireless Mode: N Only
Channel bandwidth: 20/40/80 Mhz
Control Channel: Auto
ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless Router - Wireless Networking
ASUS RT-AC66U Wireless Router - Wireless Networking | DSLReports Forums

current setup
white ONT-> WAN port - RG (Huawei M1) -> Lan port - AC66U

AC66U mode set as AP. (192.168.1.2) DHCP off. 2.4ghz and 5ghz SSID same.
RG (Huawei M1) DHCP on. set starting from 192.168.1.3

what else did i miss?

I need to RG for digital phone...

up for advice...

 

[chunlianghere]

up for advice...

u might wan to set wireless 2.4GHz to only 20MHz. as yr surroundin hav a lot of wireless if u r livin in hdb. settin it to 40MHz will overlap other channel n wil hav inteference

 

[ASUS@SG]

up for advice...

Enhanced interference management:Yes < only for SG who stay in HDB

 

[XiaoZen]

Enhanced interference management:Yes < only for SG who stay in HDB

ok.. will try..

ytd, i can access AC66U UI with IP 192.168.1.2. today i cant.. funny.

hiaz..at least now got pretty stable internet connection.. wait 2 weeks after my black ONT (no need RG) is installed then try again...

 

[HuatKway]

here..

200mV.

Can I ask how's the performance gained? Very strange.. I up my mv from 80 to 100 to test, the signal bar drop for my AC connections

 

[HuatKway]

Btw can i check if the utility driver for PCE66 necessary to get full AC speed? I have to uninstall from my windows 8.. it was the culprit causing unknown crash and reboots in my system after installing.