[Maylyn - Networking] ASUS RT-AC5300

[maylyn]

Is there a new version of firmware my version is 3.0.0.4.380_753 and i see maylyn firmware is 3.0.0.4.380_838.. Thanks

3.0.0.4.380_838 firmware is not for external release as yet.

Main fix - it's resolves the QIS (Quick Internet Setup) which users need to use preset VLAN profile (SingTel profile) from being applied correctly (glitch) in order to establish Internet connection during the initial setup.

Alternatively, SingTel AC5300 users can bypass the QIS and select the preset SingTel profile or manually input.

ASUS SG will release it or next version when he gets the green light from ASUS TW HQ.

Other ISPs (StarHub/M1/MR/ViewQwest) ASUS AC5300 users are not impacted by this on the 3.0.0.4.380_753 first firmware release.

 

[maylyn]

I only have 1 SSID for all and I'm on Tri-band Smart Connect for I do have some 2.4GHz devices as well

You should to do a 5GHz Smart Connect as what i mentioned in order to allow those devices you wanted to be on 5GHz to stay always on 5GHz with it's own SSID and a separate SSID for your 2.4GHz devices.

Or manually have 3x different SSID for 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 for your various devices (Smart Connect off).

Refer to my screenshot.



Some will say why is the Tri-band Smart Connect for? It's more for those whom doesn't that tech savvy, doesn't want to remember so many SSIDs or need their various devices always to be always on 5GHz or they need Internet connectivity (2.4GHz range) more than 5GHz can provide (bandwidth).

 

[Apparatus]

Re

You should to do a 5GHz Smart Connect as what i mentioned in order to allow those devices you wanted to be on 5GHz to stay always on 5GHz with it's own SSID and a separate SSID for your 2.4GHz devices.

Or manual have 3x different SSID for 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 for your various devices (Smart Connect off).

Refer to my screenshot.



Some will say why is the Tri-band Smart Connect for? It's more for those whom doesn't that tech savvy, doesn't want to remember so many SSIDs or need their various devices always to be always on 5GHz or they need Internet connectivity (2.4GHz range) more than 5GHz can provide (bandwidth).

Can I have Smart Connect only for the 2(two) 5GHz bands and have manual for the 2,4GHz devices? Or is either I have all for Smart Connect or else all manual?

I belong to the lazy group with many devices wan. The Smart Connect must be smart enough to take care like in my situation, right?

I thought the Smart Connect with this latest AC5300 should be smarter (better improved version) than that in the AC3200 or ASUS just import the whole damn Smart Connect LSB over?

 

[maylyn]

Can I have Smart Connect only for the 2(two) 5GHz bands and have manual for the 2,4GHz devices? Or is either I have all for Smart Connect or else all manual?

I belong to the lazy group with many devices wan. The Smart Connect must be smart enough to take care like in my situation, right?

I thought the Smart Connect with this latest AC5300 should be smarter (better improved version) than that in the AC3200 or ASUS just import the whole damn Smart Connect LSB over?

Yes, you can do 5GHz Smart Connect (5GHz-1+5GHz-2) and 2.4GHz for your 2.4GHz devices.

Smart Connect is by Broadcom not by ASUS, how much improvements to the switching over algorithms is proprietary and closed sourced over the previous Smart Connect, only Broadcom knows and all AC5300 routers makers are given the similar Broadcom SDK.

Only ASUS is the only maker that implement the full Broadcom Smart Connect suite.

Asus gives users a choice to steer over 3 bands or just the 2 x 5GHz bands, and more options is a good thing. Different people need different setups.
Last time the Linksys EA9200 and Netgear R8000 can only steer between the 2 x 5Ghz bands, users don't have the choice to include the 2.4GHz band.

Be bear in mind, Tri-band Smart connection doesn't allow one device's that is on 2.4GHz to immediately switch over to 5GHz when the device just come into 5GHz or vice-versa, there is a delay or sometimes it's doesn't switch over. It's not that smart until like that.

 

[Apparatus]

Re

Yes, you can do 5GHz Smart Connect (5GHz-1+5GHz-2) and 2.4GHz for your 2.4GHz devices.

Smart Connect is by Broadcom not by ASUS, how much improvements to the switching over algorithms is proprietary and closed sourced over the previous Smart Connect, only Broadcom knows and all AC5300 routers makers are given the similar Broadcom SDK.

Only ASUS is the only maker that implement the full Broadcom Smart Connect suite.



Be bear in mind, Tri-band Smart connection doesn't allow one device's that is on 2.4GHz to immediately switch over to 5GHz when the device just come into 5GHz or vice-versa, there is a delay or sometimes it's doesn't switch over. It's not that smart until like that.

Ok thanks. Tonight I'll go back and set the Smart Connect on the 5GHz bands only i.e. without the 2.4GHz. However, can I have the same SSID for the 3 bands for my ease since now Smart Connect only takes care of the 5GHz devices?

 

[ASUS@SG]

If it is so ....that is what I am looking for ...... but 2 professional f*** me against the
idea that SC cannot only 2x5ghz must have 2.4G ....

If it is confirm ... then that 2 professional go eat s***.....

Please screenshot the conversation regarding this and post here what actually your question is?

If i remember correctly, you are saying your phone is associated with the 2.4GHz outside your gate and your phone not able to switch to 5GHz (within 5GHz range) which you wanted.

When does 2x5GHz banding not possible? Did we mentioned it on the conversation?

By definition, does 1x 5GHz and 2x 5GHz banding matter? your phone will not be able to associated with the 2.4GHz outside your gate totally until you are within your 5GHz.

Is this what you want? by all means and do so if you wanted it.

And stop analing @ my thread. Your NetGear R8500 thread is that way.

Dear Trichard,

I have explained before.

Smart Connect feature design for 2.4GHz and two 5Ghz merge bands together.
However, you can choose 5Ghz-1 & 5Ghz-2 band merge together, but when you walk far away from your router and the 5Ghz range isn't good and your devices will get disconnected.

You can adjust Dwell timing to band steering 2.4Ghz back to 5Ghz under Smart Connect settings.

but 2 professional f*** me against the
idea that SC cannot only 2x5ghz must have 2.4G ....

If you claim my misleading, then how do you explain why all the vendor stated same?

Best regard,
JK

 

[Ash]

Yesterday i tested this router i notice when u change something save the screen will not back to asus the normal side panel it hang there and u have to go 192.168.1.1 then page normal again..

Did you use 380.57-alpha2 ?

 

[iceboi]

Did you use 380.57-alpha2 ?

hello i am using the version 380.753.

 

[Ulupandan]

notice that too. but if I wait for about 40-seconds, the page will auto reload itself....

 

[iceboi]

notice that too. but if I wait for about 40-seconds, the page will auto reload itself....

New item always there alot of fix to be done here and there so nth new lolx.. this item i know can get better signal then now current firmware hope they fix it.. my old ac 3200 can get further then this current setup now is near then have far connection lost...

 

[Apparatus]

You should to do a 5GHz Smart Connect as what i mentioned in order to allow those devices you wanted to be on 5GHz to stay always on 5GHz with it's own SSID and a separate SSID for your 2.4GHz devices.

Or manually have 3x different SSID for 2.4GHz, 5GHz-1 and 5GHz-2 for your various devices (Smart Connect off).

Refer to my screenshot.



Some will say why is the Tri-band Smart Connect for? It's more for those whom doesn't that tech savvy, doesn't want to remember so many SSIDs or need their various devices always to be always on 5GHz or they need Internet connectivity (2.4GHz range) more than 5GHz can provide (bandwidth).

I followed your instruction and set Smart Connect for 5GHz-1 & 2 only. Now even my Note 4 is in the 2.4GHz even after deleting the profile and reconnection. My maid's Note 4 is still in the 2.4 GHZ band. Like to explain why your advise don't work out?

My current control channel is always stuck at channel 6

The only thing that is always sticky in the 5GHz is my MS SP3.

 

[maylyn]

I followed your instruction and set Smart Connect for 5GHz-1 & 2 only. Now even my Note 4 is in the 2.4GHz even after deleting the profile and reconnection. My maid's Note 4 is still in the 2.4 GHZ band. Like to explain why your advise don't work out?

My current control channel is always stuck at channel 6

The only thing that is always sticky in the 5GHz is my MS SP3.

Common SSID again? i told you specifically please have 2 SSID name (one for 2.4GHz and the other for 5GHz). rather than have a common SSID for all.

 

[Apparatus]

Common SSID again? i told you specifically please have 2 SSID name (one for 2.4GHz and the other for 5GHz). rather than have a common SSID for all.

Yes same SSID for all. So the Smart Connect recognises devices by SSID or by the fact that they are of 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands?

 

[Maximus_XXVIII]

I followed your instruction and set Smart Connect for 5GHz-1 & 2 only. Now even my Note 4 is in the 2.4GHz even after deleting the profile and reconnection. My maid's Note 4 is still in the 2.4 GHZ band. Like to explain why your advise don't work out?

My current control channel is always stuck at channel 6

The only thing that is always sticky in the 5GHz is my MS SP3.

Maylyn's explanation was pretty clear cut. Differentiate your 5ghz and 2.4ghz SSIDs, they have to be named differently. From the looks of it, it seems like you did not 'Forget Network' for the 2.4ghz Wifi on you and your maid's phone. Thus, both your phones are still connected to 2.4ghz.

Please do the needful and report back before asking people to explain why his/her advice doesn't work.

 

[Apparatus]

RE

Maylyn's explanation was pretty clear cut. Differentiate your 5ghz and 2.4ghz SSIDs, they have to be named differently. From the looks of it, it seems like you did not 'Forget Network' for the 2.4ghz Wifi on you and your maid's phone. Thus, both your phones are still connected to 2.4ghz.

Please do the needful and report back before asking people to explain why his/her advice doesn't work.

FYI, the 'Forget Network' part I have done several times already.

As for differentiating the SSIDs now I ask you the Smart Connect works by recognizing the devices by SSIDs or by differences in 5/2.4 GHz bands or both? If by both then which comes first?

 

[kin830725]

FYI, the 'Forget Network' part I have done several times already.

As for differentiating the SSIDs now I ask you the Smart Connect works by recognizing the devices by SSIDs or by differences in 5/2.4 GHz bands or both? If by both then which comes first?

ok so basically set 2 SSID.

2.4Ghz - "Apparatus 2.4G"
5Ghz - "Apparatus 5G"

so when you want to connect the device to 5Ghz, just choose "Apparatus 5G" and key in your password. this way, you will definitely connect to 5G unless you did not 'Forget Network'.

 

[Maximus_XXVIII]

FYI, the 'Forget Network' part I have done several times already.

As for differentiating the SSIDs now I ask you the Smart Connect works by recognizing the devices by SSIDs or by differences in 5/2.4 GHz bands or both? If by both then which comes first?

Did you even read what you have typed in your previous posts? If you have done the 'Forget Network' for your 2.4Ghz which you claimed you did, then how on earth are your devices still connected to your 2.4Ghz?

Reason being your devices are still getting connected to your 2.4Ghz bandwidth is because you have explicitly selected that 2.4Ghz channel and keyed in your passcode to get connected.

Come'on, I am sure you can do better than that.

 

[Apparatus]

Re

Did you even read what you have typed in your previous posts? If you have done the 'Forget Network' for your 2.4Ghz which you claimed you did, then how on earth are your devices still connected to your 2.4Ghz?

Reason being your devices are still getting connected to your 2.4Ghz bandwidth is because you have explicitly selected that 2.4Ghz channel and keyed in your passcode to get connected.

Come'on, I am sure you can do better than that.

Smart Connect must be smart enough to connect my 2xNote 4 to the 5GHz bands just like it did to my MS SP3. FYI, the MS SP3 also runs on 2.4/5GHz bands but I don't face any issue.

I think you don't understand. My SSID is the same for the 3 bands and my passcode is the same for all.

I said my Smart Connect was set to the 5GHz bands only. The 2.4Ghz band was left as it is. So which connection comes first? The Smart Connect on 5GHz or the manual 2.4GHz connection?

The 'Forget Network' was carried out on the 2xNote 4. So after deleting the profiles, resetting the 2xNote 4 and reconnecting the 2xNote 4 they are still connected at 2.4 GHz. I even did it the next day to allow the profiles in the router to be reset but to no avail.

Earlier on when I set Smart Connect for all the 3 bands my Note 4 was always on the 5GHz whilst my maid's Note 4 was always on the 2.4Ghz band. I reiterate. I'm on Singtel Combo 6 with my line as the main line and my maid's line as the supplementary line.

I'm now asking you whether the Smart Connect connection is based on its recognition of the devices SSID, their passcode(s) or their bands (2.4/5 GHz) or all. And if all then which comes first?

 

[Apparatus]

Re

ok so basically set 2 SSID.

2.4Ghz - "Apparatus 2.4G"
5Ghz - "Apparatus 5G"

so when you want to connect the device to 5Ghz, just choose "Apparatus 5G" and key in your password. this way, you will definitely connect to 5G unless you did not 'Forget Network'.

I'll do that later. Thanks

Meantime I want to ask that Maximus guy first

 

[tanjunse]

anyone have whatsapp call issue connect wifi on ac87u, call other side was on 4g network and i cannot hear other side speaking sound but other side can hear what i speak. but i try connect on both ac87u wifi on my home but its work both can hear the speaking sound. and i change router to 7009singtel set. no problem at all. either call other side on 4g network. both using 4g data also no problem. i think issue is on ac87u.

hope this ac5300 no have this wifi problem.

I am on myrepublic with static IP. Whatsapp call from samsung note 4 on ac87u 5GHz wifi to singtel iphone4 on 3G working fine. I can hear and speak, as well as the other side, latency about 1 sec.