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

[ASUS@SG]

here..

200mV.

Please don't advise user set 200mv.

If router burn due to high Tx - Warranty void.

 

[ASUS@SG]

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.

Which board are you using?

 

[ASUS@SG]

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...

Wrong ip?

192.168.1.1

 

[chunlianghere]

Please don't advise user set 200mv.

If router burn due to high Tx - Warranty void.

when did i advice user to set 200mV? i was jus telling user that i set 200mV

 

[Dr_ARCHer]

New 3.0.0.4.374.726 firmware for the AC66:

AiCloud 2.0 released
1. All new web interface
2. Support video subtitles (.srt format) For better video compatibility, windows user need to update VLC to v2.0.8 or later
3. File/ folder can be shared to Facebook(router must have public IP)
4. Supported mobile version web interface
5. Supported router to router sync
Please refer to video via:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGBEjUrzfc&feature=share&list=UUlSsNTCjMEGj8Guo_NmiMWA
6. Fixed smartsync related issues.

Added:
1. Support Router/ Repeater / Media bridge/ AP mode
2. Dual WAN (in WAN -> Dual WAN)

Fixed:
1. Fixed HK ISP DHCP connection issue.
2. Fixed USB application update related issues.

 

[HuatKway]

Which board are you using?

using asrock Z77 pro 3 board. I read the Z87 board having issues. But it's causing random reboots for my Z77 board as well.
Was verified when I uninstalled, it went back to normal.

 

[ASUS@SG]

using asrock Z77 pro 3 board. I read the Z87 board having issues. But it's causing random reboots for my Z77 board as well.
Was verified when I uninstalled, it went back to normal.

We have tested Asrock Z77 no issue with PCE-AC66.

Only all 8 series board have issue.

 

[DarkDevil2006]

Wireless Signal Weaken Overnight

Hi ASUS@SG,

I encounter 5ghz(AC) wireless signal weaken overnight. The signal will be back to normal if I do a reboot on the router.

Router: RT-AC66U, Firmware: 3.0.0.4.374_726
Wireless Card: PCE-AC66U Driver: 6.30.95.26
OS: Windows 7

Router Setting:
-General

-Professional

Before resetting the router:
Transfer speed to NAS(Write: 18+MB/s, Read: 28MB/s):

Window Status Speed is shown as: around 250mbps

After resetting:
Transfer speed to NAS(Write:30+MB/s, Read:30MB/s):

Window Status Speed (526Mbps):

Is there anything wrong in the setting or something is wrong with the router?

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[ToOn_07]

I am also having problem with my speed on my RT-AC66U + USB AC56 adapter.. My AC66 is just placed few steps away from my com but even with full signal strength at 5GHz.. I am only getting 130Mbps stated on my windows wireless connection status.

I am using the latest Firmware Version:3.0.0.4.374_726 and driver for both device.

Anyone knows how to resolve this issue?

 

[toshm200]

I am also having problem with my speed on my RT-AC66U + USB AC56 adapter.. My AC66 is just placed few steps away from my com but even with full signal strength at 5GHz.. I am only getting 130Mbps stated on my windows wireless connection status.

I am using the latest Firmware Version:3.0.0.4.374_726 and driver for both device.

Anyone knows how to resolve this issue?

i'd same issue on rt-ac66u and usb-ac53u too, whenever i upgraded firmware, connection speed will drop. i'm happy to stay on stock .270 now

i'd feedback to asus@sg but seem all firmwares updates do not solved connection dropping... I'd long give up on them to solve this issue

 

[ToOn_07]

i'd same issue on rt-ac66u and usb-ac53u too, whenever i upgraded firmware, connection speed will drop. i'm happy to stay on stock .270 now

i'd feedback to asus@sg but seem all firmwares updates do not solved connection dropping... I'd long give up on them to solve this issue

Ya.. it's ridiculous that my 5Ghz mode is having the same speed as 2.4Ghz... wads the point of us spending more money for a higher-end equiment like that..

BTW do you have any idea how can i revert the firmware so that i can run at the max speed on 5Ghz?? THanks

 

[seller4]

Ya.. it's ridiculous that my 5Ghz mode is having the same speed as 2.4Ghz... wads the point of us spending more money for a higher-end equiment like that..

BTW do you have any idea how can i revert the firmware so that i can run at the max speed on 5Ghz?? THanks

Download the previous firmware and flash again.

 

[DarkDevil2006]

Will try .270 den. Where can I find the .270 firmware? Asus website seems not to have it.

 

[chercm]

any idea how long for Merlin to come out based on the latest firmware?

New 3.0.0.4.374.726 firmware for the AC66:

AiCloud 2.0 released
1. All new web interface
2. Support video subtitles (.srt format) For better video compatibility, windows user need to update VLC to v2.0.8 or later
3. File/ folder can be shared to Facebook(router must have public IP)
4. Supported mobile version web interface
5. Supported router to router sync
Please refer to video via:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGBEjUrzfc&feature=share&list=UUlSsNTCjMEGj8Guo_NmiMWA
6. Fixed smartsync related issues.

Added:
1. Support Router/ Repeater / Media bridge/ AP mode
2. Dual WAN (in WAN -> Dual WAN)

Fixed:
1. Fixed HK ISP DHCP connection issue.
2. Fixed USB application update related issues.

 

[chunlianghere]

any idea how long for Merlin to come out based on the latest firmware?

be patience. gd firmware doesnt come out fast.

 

[daniel_83]

Please don't advise user set 200mv.

If router burn due to high Tx - Warranty void.

Huh?

The max allowable Tx is 200

if i set 200 and the router burn

is my fault????

 

[geckoSG]

Huh?

The max allowable Tx is 200

if i set 200 and the router burn

is my fault????

If u tell us over-clocking out of existing supported range, then nothing to say. If within range n router spoil then its manufacturer's problem n warranty will still b valid.

 

[xrisoneil]

new fw

After upgraded the new FW, I have problem transferring file size of more than 5GB to NAS, at certain point, my router will kick my wireless connection out, tried both AC53 adapter and built in wireless on my notebook.

Anyone encounter this?

 

[HuatKway]

been reading in smallnetbuilder forum, seems like the WiFi degrades overtime issue is still not resolved.

Previously Im getting 4-5 bars for my AC signals throughout, after the previous upgrades of firmware, it degrades to 2-3 bars after some use. Anyone facing the same issue?

 

[HuatKway]

We have tested Asrock Z77 no issue with PCE-AC66.

Only all 8 series board have issue.

Then what's the reason for causing the random reboots previously... After I uninstall the problem no more already