[Maylyn's Review] ASUS RT-AC87U

[ckh98258]

This is my settings for wireless.

Best regard,
JK

How come I checked my setting page for 2.4GHz don't have "Protected Management Frames"?

Firmware Version:3.0.0.4.376_2769

 

[poor_poor]

How come I checked my setting page for 2.4GHz don't have "Protected Management Frames"?

Firmware Version:3.0.0.4.376_2769

He is using 3.0.0.4.376_341* beta firmware.

 

[Teo Ming Ern]

1) last i check it's a D-Link AC router. best is to ownself call up and ask for latest promo. and if i'm not wrong, you can ask to not receive the router and convert it to reward points instead that can help offset future bills

2) i'd suggest get 1 first and see if it's enough for your needs. if not can consider other options before getting a second 87u as that is a huge investment.

3) personally i feel that it's reasonable. i'm using starhub as well and i've turned my old n66u to a wireless repeater for the 87u (i'm aware of the bottleneck). i've connected my main desktop to the n66u via lan and set the n66u to broadcast the same ssid and password as the ac87u. it works wonderfully, the devices will just connect and switch to the stronger access point. i'd imagine it'll be even better with 2 ac87u's. but unless you transfer large files locally all the time, have a 1gbps subscription plan, or you want to satisfy your poison, yes i think it's largely overkill.

Thanks bro! I'm on Fibre 200 on Starhub, so I think it should be have the fastest mobile connection. Point is the mobile connection is basically for Whatsapp and some surfing. But I get very annoyed when Play Store starts updating everything and it's just too slow... hahaha...

I'm not very good at setting up wireless networks so I'm going to ask the Starhub tech to set up everything as part of the installation plans. My home has been wired from hall to my room. Fibre point at my TV console. So fibre TP to ONT to one AC-87 router. TV to router wired connection. From this router to another in my room via Cat 6 cable. My PC, laser printer to router wired connection.

So I guess I'll just bite the bullet and pay for both routers... I guess I'm looking at almost $800? Ouch! Would the AC-66 suffice for my needs then given the Fibre 200 connection? Would full HD streaming videos from my hard disk be smooth?

 

[Andread]

Thanks bro! I'm on Fibre 200 on Starhub, so I think it should be have the fastest mobile connection. Point is the mobile connection is basically for Whatsapp and some surfing. But I get very annoyed when Play Store starts updating everything and it's just too slow... hahaha...

I'm not very good at setting up wireless networks so I'm going to ask the Starhub tech to set up everything as part of the installation plans. My home has been wired from hall to my room. Fibre point at my TV console. So fibre TP to ONT to one AC-87 router. TV to router wired connection. From this router to another in my room via Cat 6 cable. My PC, laser printer to router wired connection.

So I guess I'll just bite the bullet and pay for both routers... I guess I'm looking at almost $800? Ouch! Would the AC-66 suffice for my needs then given the Fibre 200 connection? Would full HD streaming videos from my hard disk be smooth?

maybe use your existing ac66 as part of your setup first, when really need then buy a 2nd ac87u. i'm also on fiber 200, even my n66u is enough it i feel. the bottleneck for my case i found to be the speed from the plan and not the setup. haha. i always stream 1080p content from the nas (attached to the router) to the tv in the livingroom and it runs fine, no lag or buffer. these are my experiences, just sharing because i thought your desired setup may be similar.

 

[Teo Ming Ern]

maybe use your existing ac66 as part of your setup first, when really need then buy a 2nd ac87u. i'm also on fiber 200, even my n66u is enough it i feel. the bottleneck for my case i found to be the speed from the plan and not the setup. haha. i always stream 1080p content from the nas (attached to the router) to the tv in the livingroom and it runs fine, no lag or buffer. these are my experiences, just sharing because i thought your desired setup may be similar.

Thanks bro! I actually don't own any AC routers... my current router is a 54Mbps G router which was state of the art like 5 years ago? So I just need to overhaul my network gear... maybe I'll get a D-Link to complement the one that Starhub gives me.

 

[arozario]

I hope the new firmware is out soon.

The AC87 has wreaked havoc on my streaming setup with Apple TV from MacBooks and iOS devices. No more Airplay and iTunes homeshareing on 5ghz, unless I restart the router manually everyday. 2.4ghz rarely works, and when it does buffering is 5-10 minutes. I'm using the settings for both bands as described on these forums, and the latest firmware. Previously no issues on AC68. I regret selling it so soon.

More on this issue here: http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19979

Hope these issues are on the fix list for the new firmware.

Any of you guys have working setup using other video streaming devices like chromecast using the AC87? Any of you guys have Airplay/Itunes Homesharing working on the AC87?

If the new firmware doesn't fix these issues, I need to start looking at other options.

 

[ASUS@SG]

I hope the new firmware is out soon.

The AC87 has wreaked havoc on my streaming setup with Apple TV from MacBooks and iOS devices. No more Airplay and iTunes homeshareing on 5ghz, unless I restart the router manually everyday. 2.4ghz rarely works, and when it does buffering is 5-10 minutes. I'm using the settings for both bands as described on these forums, and the latest firmware. Previously no issues on AC68. I regret selling it so soon.

More on this issue here: RT-AC87R Airplay Issues - SmallNetBuilder Forums

Hope these issues are on the fix list for the new firmware.

Any of you guys have working setup using other video streaming devices like chromecast using the AC87? Any of you guys have Airplay/Itunes Homesharing working on the AC87?

If the new firmware doesn't fix these issues, I need to start looking at other options.

Dear arozario,

Please provide me your system log and firmware version.

i'm using Chromecast at home without issue on RT-AC87U.

Best regard,
JK

 

[arozario]

Dear arozario,

Please provide me your system log and firmware version.

i'm using Chromecast at home without issue on RT-AC87U.

Best regard,
JK

Hi JK,

I am using version 2769. I'm not currently using chrome cast, just wanted to see if anyone else had it working on AC87 before buying the hardware.

I'll PM you my system log. Which one do you want? General log, wireless log, dhcp leases.... ?

The general log itself has 20 or so days of data, and I haven't tried AirPlay/itunes homesharing now in a week. Should I replicate the issue a few times and then send you the log, or just send it as is?

Thanks.

 

[ASUS@SG]

Hi JK,

I am using version 2769. I'm not currently using chrome cast, just wanted to see if anyone else had it working on AC87 before buying the hardware.

I'll PM you my system log. Which one do you want? General log, wireless log, dhcp leases.... ?

The general log itself has 20 or so days of data, and I haven't tried AirPlay/itunes homesharing now in a week. Should I replicate the issue a few times and then send you the log, or just send it as is?

Thanks.

Dear arozario,

I would recommend you clear the log and restart router then get the issue into the log file.

Best regard,
JK

 

[sqgator]

When is the new firmware coming?

 

[ASUS@SG]

When is the new firmware coming?

Dear Sggator,

We are rushing fine tuning the firmware now.

Best regard,
JK

 

[Dragco]

guys need some help with a new AC87U
it keeps being unable to detect my internet connection out of the box

tried with my Singtel Fiber direct ONT (Special ISP requirement), behind the Singtel Router and Starhub Cable modem

but it keeps failing to detect

tried restoring to factory defaults but still same issue

I too had had this problem of my AC78U failing to detect signal from my ONT too. I am on M1 1Gbps btw.

My solution: turn on AC78U FIRST. After unit has been "fully boot up", then I turn on my ONT.

I am no expert on networking, but it works for me. Interestingly, a few times, when the unit wasn't fully boot up, I turn on my ONT, it still won't detect.

So hope this helps our fellow bros.

 

[renfred89]

I too had had this problem of my AC78U failing to detect signal from my ONT too. I am on M1 1Gbps btw.

My solution: turn on AC78U FIRST. After unit has been "fully boot up", then I turn on my ONT.

I am no expert on networking, but it works for me. Interestingly, a few times, when the unit wasn't fully boot up, I turn on my ONT, it still won't detect.

So hope this helps our fellow bros.

When you say it doesnt detect your router, do you mean that your ac87u will have a red INTERNET light?

 

[Dragco]

When you say it doesnt detect your router, do you mean that your ac87u will have a red INTERNET light?

Yes bro.. If my router is "not properly" boot up and I turn on my ONT, somehow the router will be blinking red light (indicating no Internet signal from ONT).

However if I do a proper boot up, then on my ONT, it is ok. Blue light.

Don't know why, but this is the way it works for me. Sounds strange, but until some gurus here have some explanation or insight, I'll take it for now.

 

[rapide]

87U issues

I am having issues with the 87U (set up as AP mode with static IP with latest FW2769):

1. Laptop connected to the 5GHZ band. The thing is that the connection does not drop and I remain connected to the 5Ghz band, but I will lose connectivity to other devices after a while. Windows will show there is no Internet access. I will not be able to ping any other devices – even the 87U itself from the laptop. The issue does not exist if I’m connected to the 2.4GHz band and I am able to continue to ping any devices on the network after the same period of time. AP isolation is disabled on both 2.4/5GHZ settings. I tried to modify the DTIM/Beacon intervals on the 5Ghz band from default 3/100 to 1/100, 1/50, 3/50 but still does not resolve the issue.

2. In the Wireless UI, the pull down selection for 2.4/5Ghz will be stuck as showing 5Ghz all the time. The only workaround possible is to click on the SSID name on the top for the respective bands and it will pull up the right settings page but still show Freq band will still be stuck at 2.4Ghz. This issue was resolved when I downgraded the firmware to 2061, restored defaults x3, upgraded to 2678, restored defaults x3, upgraded to 2769 and restored defaults once again for three times. Then the UI seems to be fixed and i’m able to select and pull down the correct UI page for both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz respectively correctly.

3. Static IP settings in AP mode:
IP settings in AP mode is not kept after a reboot. This is soft reboot or even hard reboot of the 87U. The IP assigned to 87U is outside of the DHCP range and within the same subnet mask. So at this point, what I can do is just make sure I do not reboot the 87U for it to stick to the assigned Static IP.

thx

 

[pigmarcher]

maybe use your existing ac66 as part of your setup first, when really need then buy a 2nd ac87u. i'm also on fiber 200, even my n66u is enough it i feel. the bottleneck for my case i found to be the speed from the plan and not the setup. haha. i always stream 1080p content from the nas (attached to the router) to the tv in the livingroom and it runs fine, no lag or buffer. these are my experiences, just sharing because i thought your desired setup may be similar.

I am on 1Gbps plan. Current router is my living room is AC87U. Even 87U signal not strong enough. intend to get a second router to act as AP in a far bedroom. Will also have desktop connected to 2nd router via LAN.

Thinking of either Asus 66U or 68U for my second router. Any advice? Main thing is desktop must be able to enjoy max speed on my plan. Or really must get another 87U? :S

 

[ASUS@SG]

Another new build

Best regard,
JK

 

[rapide]

Hi, where can we get the new build?

thanks

 

[renfred89]

Another new build

Best regard,
JK

Hi JK,

any ETA on upcoming fw update?

 

[ASUS@SG]

Hi JK,

any ETA on upcoming fw update?

If this build pass our test then should be release within 1 to 2 weeks.

Sorry for the delay.

Best regard,
JK