[Maylyn's Review] ASUS RT-AC87U

[oric1]

thank you! your router is transmitting 6 time more than mine.

did you have a US Modell? you can find it out with this command "cat /dev/mtd0 | grep ccode"

mine is EU Modell. Maybe i have to find one, which have EU Modell too to compare..

regards

Mine is SG model

0:ccode=SG
1:ccode=SG

 

[cyber8607]

Mine is SG model

0:ccode=SG
1:ccode=SG

thank you for your help!!

 

[engshing]

Hi,

I am thinking of getting AC87U to replace the Aztech 7003 router given by Singtel. The reason being I am unable to access my Synology NAS DS412+ network folders. Previously I was using the PACE router given by Singtel and it was working fine. However with this new router, opening the Network folders through the windows explorer is difficult. There is something wrong with the wireless settings but Singtel is unable to help. Router has been changed twice but still same problem persist.

Thus I would like to ask whether anyone with Synology Diskstation had any problems with AC87U router? Is setting up easy? I would prefer just plugging in and able to access my files from different PC in my house through the LAN while enjoying fast surfing speed from using the 5ghz.

 

[asswor]

Hi,

I am thinking of getting AC87U to replace the Aztech 7003 router given by Singtel. The reason being I am unable to access my Synology NAS DS412+ network folders. Previously I was using the PACE router given by Singtel and it was working fine. However with this new router, opening the Network folders through the windows explorer is difficult. There is something wrong with the wireless settings but Singtel is unable to help. Router has been changed twice but still same problem persist.

Thus I would like to ask whether anyone with Synology Diskstation had any problems with AC87U router? Is setting up easy? I would prefer just plugging in and able to access my files from different PC in my house through the LAN while enjoying fast surfing speed from using the 5ghz.

I had a similar problem before. Turned off jumbo frames and adjusted MTU to 1492 on the NAS side and the problem disappeared. Took a little performance hit, but not that it matters since i am on wireless most of the time. For my case it is a problem of slow connection and intermittent the network drive just drops off and comes back after some time. You could try if you have the same problem

 

[nadeem85]

Hi my fellow friends. I recently purchased the AC 87U. I was hoping to use it as a repeater as the signal from my main router ( AC 68U) is very weak so much so that I barely get any wireless signal in rooms that are furthest away from the router. So all was good until I accessed the quick set up page on the 87U. There was no option for repeater mode, all I saw was router mode, access point and media bridge. How can I set up my 87U as a repeater then? I am sure it can be done . Pls help me out guys. Really really need to solve this problem asap.

My current set up is : Modem to AC 68U via a wired connection. Another AC 68U connected wirelessly to the main AC68U. I would like to use the 87U to replace the 2nd 68U to extend the range even further.

Apologies for the extremely long post.

Thanks

 

[engshing]

I had a similar problem before. Turned off jumbo frames and adjusted MTU to 1492 on the NAS side and the problem disappeared. Took a little performance hit, but not that it matters since i am on wireless most of the time. For my case it is a problem of slow connection and intermittent the network drive just drops off and comes back after some time. You could try if you have the same problem

Thank you for your reply! I have tried disabling the QOS and ipv6 dhcp on the singtel admin router settings. the problem has improved greatly but the transfer speed is quite slow. It should hit around 30mb/s but is currently only hitting 5mb/s despite being on the 5ghz and the comp is like just across the living room with no walls between it and the router.
I will try the setting you have mentioned and see whether there is any improvement.

If i can't find any, guess i will have to break the bank and buy the asus router

 

[ASUS@SG]

Dear all,

New firmware will be release this few days.

Best regard,
JK

 

[renfred89]

Dear all,

New firmware will be release this few days.

Best regard,
JK

LOL... please release asap... I assume sat and sun are not working days.. probably will release next week?

 

[ASUS@SG]

Testing another build 341*

This might be the final build.

Best regard,
JK

 

[Evoker]

Hi JK, may i know what is the best ac wireless adaptor to match with Asus rt-ac87u?

 

[SimonLam]

Hi JK, may i know what is the best ac wireless adaptor to match with Asus rt-ac87u?

Currently none that leverage on 4x4.

For PCI-e solution, the best is PCE-AC68, up to 1300Mbps on 5Ghz AC
http://www.asus.com/sg/Networking/PCEAC68/

Most latest motherboard like Rampage V Extreme, already comes with 3x3 Wifi, up to 1300Mbps on 5Ghz AC.


For USB solution, the best is 2x2 USB-AC56, up to 867Mbps on 5Ghz AC
http://www.asus.com/sg/Networking/USBAC56/

Most latest laptops have intel ac7260, which is already 2x2 and up to 867Mbps on 5Ghz AC.

 

[memoriess]

Hi I am thinking of getting this router but how can i use my miotv with this router?

 

[maylyn]

ASUSWRT-Merlin 376.48 Beta 1

ASUSWRT-Merlin 376.48 Beta 1 is out

Please do update to this version for those that are using ASUSWRT-Merlin and having intermittent NAT loopback issues. See below.

Howdy folks,

Asuswrt-merlin 376.48 Beta 1 is now available for download. Thanks to Asus slowing down on the frequency of releases, it gave me some time to tinker with some new improvements of my own.

Highlight of changes:

• Merged with Asus GPL 3.0.0.4.376.2769 (from AC87U). Some bits were also updated for MIPS routers from 2678.
• Upgraded main Samba from 3.0.xx to 3.6.24. This upgrade might cause a slight performance drop in Windows file sharing, however the increased interoperability and security is probably well worth the minor tradeoff. Anyone anxious for top SMB performance would probably be better served by a real NAS anyway.
• Much more complete SNMP support. Numerous standard modules were added, which should allow you to fully monitor/manage your router over SNMP now.
• OpenSSL was also updated to 1.0.0-o, resolving a few new security issues
• While on that topic, the SSLv2 (long deprecated) and SSLv3 (recently found to be highly vulnerable to the so-called POODLE attack) have now been disabled. That means to access the webui over HTTPS, you will need a web browser that supports the TLS 1.0 standard. To my knowledge, the only browser that doesn't support this is Internet Explorer 6, which should have been put to pasture years ago anyway...
• The NAT loopback was reverted to Asus' own implementation, as due to the way the DPI engine works, it would randomly disable my NAT loopback code. Asus' own still has a few issues, but it should generally work better for the time being.
• Various fixes here and left to the webui (DNSFilter, MAC filtering) and to a few other features

What will mostly need tested in this beta release:

• The new Samba version. Please report both regressions and improvements you are seeing when trying to access a disk share.
• Test for any regression in AiCloud caused by the Samba upgrade (although AiCloud still uses its own Samba 3.5.8 code - I was unable to merge Asus's customisations into the 3.6.24 codebase)
• Any unexpected side effect when accessing the webui over https
• Feedback would be appreciated on the current SNMP support

No factory default reset is required if coming from a recent Asuswrt-Merlin release. If in doubt, just go ahead and do a factory default reset - it's always the safe bet if unsure.

Downloads are here.
Changelog is here.

MD5 checksums:

d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e  md5sums.txt
01f0c403743d384e2c7b9964aa477407  RT-AC56U_3.0.0.4_376.48_beta1.trx
2c1520a00695d4c96f885460b355f3dc  RT-AC66U_3.0.0.4_376.48_beta1.trx
b4f571b12806b954ef2a795969d7cf67  RT-AC68U_3.0.0.4_376.48_beta1.trx
ee9cba51d4cb067544ee6b90f99459de  RT-AC87U_3.0.0.4_376.48_beta1.trx
fc4b098280e107dd44e3e047fee25f5a  RT-N16_3.0.0.4_376.48_beta1.trx
61eb6b83c39dd308adc2748bca1fe91d  RT-N66U_3.0.0.4_376.48_beta1.trx

 

[Evoker]

Currently none that leverage on 4x4.

For PCI-e solution, the best is PCE-AC68, up to 1300Mbps on 5Ghz AC
Networking - PCE-AC68 - ASUS

Most latest motherboard like Rampage V Extreme, already comes with 3x3 Wifi, up to 1300Mbps on 5Ghz AC.


For USB solution, the best is 2x2 USB-AC56, up to 867Mbps on 5Ghz AC
Networking - USB-AC56 - ASUS

Most latest laptops have intel ac7260, which is already 2x2 and up to 867Mbps on 5Ghz AC.

Thanks for info Simon. Saw the Pce-ac68 at IMM in an IT show beside challenger. Price tag $133.. asked for best price no difference, reply was still $133 even for cash. Will get it at Sim Lim Square.

 

[legolaz]

Hi guys,
Finally had time to set up my router. However, my wifi is not detecting internet connection. When i connect via cable to the router, it works fine. However, when i connect via wifi 2.4 or 5.0, it connects well but no internet connection is detected. Tried using ipad, laptop and not working for either.

1) Using latest official firmware
2) tried ctf 1 and 2
3) tried hard reset

Above not in order. Generally, i am a newbie so i didnt touch any other settings.
I selected Mio-others as i only have miotv and no phone.

Pls assist. Thanks.

 

[cyber8607]

Hi guys,
Finally had time to set up my router. However, my wifi is not detecting internet connection. When i connect via cable to the router, it works fine. However, when i connect via wifi 2.4 or 5.0, it connects well but no internet connection is detected. Tried using ipad, laptop and not working for either.

1) Using latest official firmware
2) tried ctf 1 and 2
3) tried hard reset

Above not in order. Generally, i am a newbie so i didnt touch any other settings.
I selected Mio-others as i only have miotv and no phone.

Pls assist. Thanks.

can you ping 8.8.8.8 while you are on Wifi? look your Wifi Settings on your PC/Notebook, if you dont have a static IP Address

 

[damienloh]

Does AC87U has a base to make it stand vertically like AC68U?

 

[renfred89]

Does AC87U has a base to make it stand vertically like AC68U?

no... ac87u cannot stand like ac68u.. ac87u has only one orientation, which is to lie horizontally..

however you have the option to mount it on the wall though..

 

[Azrielsc]

Hey all, I have a question and it would be great if I could have some advice.

I have 2 AC-87u where one is the router and the other is configured as a media bridge that is linked to a PC in a room. Since as a media bridge, the 2nd AC-87u does not broadcast wifi signals for wireless devices to connect to, how do I have wifi in that particular room?

Currently, I have 2 spare EA-N66 repeaters, so do I link up one EA-N66 repeater to the wireless bridged AC-87u via LAN to broadcast wifi signals (is it even possible) or do I put an EA-N66 repeater close to the area where I can repeat the 1st AC-87u router wifi signal in that particular room?

Much thanks for any advice!

 

[renfred89]

Hey all, I have a question and it would be great if I could have some advice.

I have 2 AC-87u where one is the router and the other is configured as a media bridge that is linked to a PC in a room. Since as a media bridge, the 2nd AC-87u does not broadcast wifi signals for wireless devices to connect to, how do I have wifi in that particular room?

Currently, I have 2 spare EA-N66 repeaters, so do I link up one EA-N66 repeater to the wireless bridged AC-87u via LAN to broadcast wifi signals (is it even possible) or do I put an EA-N66 repeater close to the area where I can repeat the 1st AC-87u router wifi signal in that particular room?

Much thanks for any advice!

yes possible. ea-n66 can function as an access point, not necessarily a repeater. So you just need to connect one n66 to your media bridge, then configure your n66 as an access point..