Any heat issue with RT88U? My current 87U has v bad heat problem, and 5ghz signals will be gone if over-heated... -.-
3) From AC68U to AC88U, is there anyway to simply save a configuration file and reupload for the upgrade? Lazy to re-setup my Synology port forwardings and Wifi-MAC restrictions.
Thinking of upgrading from AC68U. Few questions here:
1) I read that port 1 & 2 can be link aggregated, any chance that the other 6 ports have chance of link aggregation using 3rd party firmware like merlin's?
2) Currently i am link aggregating from my synology NAS to my managed switch. If I am to get the AC88U, I should be link aggregating from the router straight to the switch right? Or is there not going to be much difference if I link aggregate from AC88U to my synology NAS and just have a single ethernet gigabit connection down to the switch?
3) From AC68U to AC88U, is there anyway to simply save a configuration file and reupload for the upgrade? Lazy to re-setup my Synology port forwardings and Wifi-MAC restrictions.
Thanks!
[Preview] 380.57 alpha test builds for all models
Hi everyone,
I don't know when I'll be able to wrap up an actual release (probably won't until some time in December), so I decided for the time being to upload test builds on Mediafire.
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/bj94sbhrh7e49//Test Builds
While I won't be answering most of the reports posted in the thread, I will be reading every one of them. I'm mostly interested in reading feedback about the new DNSSec support, what might have been fixed (or broken) in Asus's 378_858 code.
A factory default reset is not required if coming from 378.56_2. If you run into any odd issue, then do go ahead and proceed with a factory default reset, in case you might be carrying on some old issues.
Note that these builds have received NO extended testing so far, aside from the RT-AC88U build. Also, the changelog isn't complete yet, you might need to check the Github commit for the details of what was changed (those builds were generated on November 23rd):
https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin/commits/master
Thanks.
John9527 from SNB has a nvram script with migration mode for just such a purpose:
http://www.snbforums.com/threads/user-nvram-save-restore-utility-r22.19521/
Anyone thinks upgrading from AC87U to AC88U is justified? Ever since I changed to AC87U, I am finding random disconnects fluctuating speeds on VQ 1GBPS. And when running speed test typical speeds was like 200+ mbps. Its disappointing. Was using AC66U with M1/200 previously, not sure the speed is a problem with the ISP or what, but I found no such issues and could hit 200 with the old setup I am using a PCE-AC66 on the PC.
To be honest, all these new models for routers keep pushing out, I don't even know which USB or PCE adaptors can match the new speeds of these routers. The fastest I saw was the Dlink Death Star? So its like .. Grr need to waste money or not. Zzzz
Since no body reply, I went to sitex just now and bought one, the guy selling it says coverage is about 30% better than my asus 68u, so I trusted him. now I just power on the new AC88U router and did a quick test. My God! the signal is even worse than my 68u. weak signal place signal still weak, and even weaker.
I strongly suggest no buy for this router if you are looking for stronger signal!!!
Since no body reply, I went to sitex just now and bought one, the guy selling it says coverage is about 30% better than my asus 68u, so I trusted him. now I just power on the new AC88U router and did a quick test. My God! the signal is even worse than my 68u. weak signal place signal still weak, and even weaker.
I strongly suggest no buy for this router if you are looking for stronger signal!!!
Anyone have a picture of the bottom of the ac88u? Are the holes for wall mounting easier to access compared to ac87? The ac87 require some special sized screws in order to mount it. Was wondering if they did the same for ac88u.
You can see some pics here:
http://en.sunningview.com/article/102619
thanks for the link! i am very turned on by the information in this link, the reviewer put too much effort in reviewing the product with great numerical and graphical data.
i didn't scrutinise all data exactly, but generallyy i would say its kinda impressive..
if only i could offload my ac3200 for the purchase of ac88u...