[Maylyn - Networking] ASUS RT-AC88U

[guards80]

ASUS RT-AC88U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.380.1354
Improvements
- Enhanced samba stability
- Improved 2.4Ghz stability

Bug Fixes
- Fixed smart connect phy rate scale issue
- Fixed some UI bugs

About WTFast
- ASUS/WTFast router does in fact come with a free WTFast client. The free router client supports one selectable device.
- This firmware had a bug which shows 0 day on user interface. However, router users can still use it and this bug will be fix in next version firmware.

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AC88U/FW_RT_AC88U_30043801354.zip

 

[celest1987]

Where can I buy the Asus rt88u. Unable to find stock available at most major electronic store.
Challenger, courts, Harvey Norman all don have stock for this model.

 

[renfred89]

Where can I buy the Asus rt88u. Unable to find stock available at most major electronic store.
Challenger, courts, Harvey Norman all don have stock for this model.

currently having a shortage of stock. you need to wait a few more days.

 

[jackycar]

Stay clear of the AC87U if you don't want to be saddled with issues and half-****** performance like the AC66U which you are using now. I have 2 units of the AC66U lying in my tech graveyard after years of dealing with frequent wifi signal issues.

Thus far, I would say the AC68U are trusted workhorse routers if you don't need all the fancy features and I have two of them powering my VQ and Starhub networks. As for the AC88 and AC5300, they are both still too new at this stage to have any form of conclusion. So far the AC88 which I'm using as a Access Point / Switch is functioning fine with only one instance of the Wifi suddenly stop working and requiring a reboot to recover.

I also have another AC3200 which I'm using as a AP / Switch as well. So far I'm not impressed with the Smart-Connect feature for this router and have also seen several instances where the Wifi cease to work and requires a reboot to recover.

Ac87u is that bad? I read that the firmware is stable now? Ac87u is bundled by MR now so no choice to get ac68u also, but ac87u will be future proofed right

 

[vagus1978]

Help needed on Guest Wifi setting.

I am currently on the latest AC88U official firmware.

I am trying to set up a Guest Wifi network on schedule: eg 1200-1600H daily.
How do I do that?

I do not want to use parental control because that will mean I have to tie the device's MAC to a particular schedule. I want the freedom to log onto non-guest wifi whenever I want.

 

[jinixx]

Hi nezz78,

New batch will be arriving shortly in Singapore due to shortage. Please do take note that for we are not able to provide warranty for overseas units.

Thanks!

Can't find it anywhere, when will the new stocks arrive in stores? Please let us know. Thanks.

 

[Henry Ng]

Ac87u is that bad? I read that the firmware is stable now? Ac87u is bundled by MR now so no choice to get ac68u also, but ac87u will be future proofed right

I also using AC87U. Not so bad la.

 

[m0neytree]

I also using AC87U. Not so bad la.

Not bad?? My 87U having very bad heat issue... Need to use 2 USB fans to blow at it in order not to "fry" the 5ghz chip

 

[rjthien]

Your hoot or just snapping the picture and upload?

RMerlin should be releasing his firmware for the ASUS RT-AC88U soon.

If you managed to get hold of RMerlin's firmware and are using it, feel free to PM me for the stock shipping firmware (3.0.0.4.380.664) if you want to revert back. ASUS support haven't update their servers as yet.

Steps to check the AC88U router temps (on ASUS stock firmware)

1). Enable telnet access and telnet in (using putty for example)
2). Type cat /proc/dmu/temperature for BCM 47094 SoC
3). Type wl -i eth1 phy_tempsense for 2.4GHz WiFi 4366
4). Type wl -i eth2 phy_tempsense for 5GHz WiFi 4366

Enjoy and feel free to feedback your AC88 experiences if it's your hoots ^^

I'm a newbie to Asus routers and read that it works seamlessly with Singtel/Mio TV out of the box with the stock firmware. Does the RMerlin firmware have support for Singtel/Mio TV?

 

[renfred89]

I'm a newbie to Asus routers and read that it works seamlessly with Singtel/Mio TV out of the box with the stock firmware. Does the RMerlin firmware have support for Singtel/Mio TV?

yes of course. RMerlin firmware does not remove any stock feature...

 

[rjthien]

yes of course. RMerlin firmware does not remove any stock feature...

Just to clarify, the IPTV profiles for Singtel/MIO TV are still available for selection on RMerlin. Correct? TIA!

 

[renfred89]

Just to clarify, the IPTV profiles for Singtel/MIO TV are still available for selection on RMerlin. Correct? TIA!

Aiyo.. these profile will still be there..

I won't repeat liao.

 

[evildoctor]

Hey guys, any thoughts on the rt88u? Better than Rt87u a lot?

 

[renfred89]

Hey guys, any thoughts on the rt88u? Better than Rt87u a lot?

absolutely man... at least it doesn't give u a sense of insecurity which ac87u is giving..

 

[jackycar]

absolutely man... at least it doesn't give u a sense of insecurity which ac87u is giving..

The 5ghz channels no issue at all? Rt87u 5ghz channels sound so hit and miss

 

[renfred89]

The 5ghz channels no issue at all? Rt87u 5ghz channels sound so hit and miss

I won't say ac88u is impeccable. But trust me, ac88u is operated by broadcom chipset and it's far better than QTN.. you won't regret ac88u if only you find the price easy to swallow..

 

[Farish]

I would switch if i were you. I did about a month ago and its like heaven compared to 87u.

 

[arsene]

Is the range of the AC88U much better than the AC3200? I am using AC3200 but realised that the range is so so as I need to setup another access point for my bedroom.

 

[Hardlok]

Hi brothers
My AC88 sporadically loses all internet connectivity (LAN/WAN access remains ok when that happens) for LAN and Wifi. Nothing but a hard reboot will solve the problem. Is this possibly a hardware problem? None of the previous Asus routers I've used ever had a single sporadic problem such as this. Should I do a factory reset as a first probe into the problem? Any advice appreciated. Thanks!

 

[ASUS@SG]

Hi vagus1978,

As you mentioned AC88U trunks to HP Procurve Switch is NOT OK, it means can't reach 2Gbps speed or has no connectivity?

Did you ever try the scenario as below:

HP Procurve configuration:
Trunk1: Port1 and Port2, mode: LACP active
Trunk2: Port3 and Port4, mode: LACP active

RT-AC88U LAN 1 & LAN 2 === HP 1810-24G Port 1 & Port 2
NAS LAN1 & LAN2 === HP 1810-24G Port3 & Port4

If possible, could you please provide your LACP settings on HP Procurve Switch?

Thanks,

Rephrase my convoluted question here (hope to get some answers)

Can AC88U Link Aggregate/Tunk/Bond to a managed switch? I cannot seem to be able to get it to work.

AC88U === Synology NAS.......OK
AC88U === HP Procurve Switch.........NOT OK
HP Procurve Switch === Synology NAS........OK