Stream movies from USB Drive
Hi everybody. First post here. Thanks for all the help you have already provided me just by reading the forums. I am considering an external drive, and since its Cyber Monday, today seems like a good...
View ArticleNeed to know if NAS is the best solution
I am trying to find a hardware solution for an historical database. I have been looking into NAS and I'm wondering if I am heading in the right direction. If so, can anyone advise me on a build based...
View ArticleDrop of signal strength on the 5 GHz-band
I have ususlly a signal stregth of about -22 dBm on the 5 GHz-band on my RT-AC66U on Merlins f/w .20. Yesterday I noticed a drop of the signal strength of about -20 dBm on this band. In the routers...
View ArticleAsus N66u with two switches
Hi all, Just looking for some advice, I have an Asus N66U with one GS105 prosafe downstairs and one upstairs. This is my network map: Asus N66u - Xbox 360 - Boxee Box - cat6 for downstairs switch -...
View ArticleBest setup for small army of tech nerds
Let me first say this is by far one of the most helpful network forums I have seen. I was using DD-WRT on my wrt600nv1.1 until she died. So on to better things. I have 5 kids and a wife. All like to...
View ArticleAC66u 2.4 gHz radio stuck
Using 3.0.0.246.20 firmware on my AC66u. I mentioned on another thread that I'm getting incredibly bad throughput from it (a small fraction of my 2wire). Anyway what's really puzzling me is that I've...
View ArticleConfused on how to best utilize new dual-band N router?
OK, been reading but haven't yet grasped how to optimize use of dual band N router. See existing home network in my sig below. Black Friday pricing last week allowed me buy one new ASUS RT56U and one...
View ArticleThroughput issues after moving RT-N66U to basement?
I needed to move my router from where it was semi-in the middle of the ground floor of my house to the basement on one side of the house (against one of the concrete foundation walls) though the same...
View ArticleHTTPS - Can't log into Router
I ran into a problem after setting up my new Asus RT-N66U. I am running stock FW 3.0.0.4.220 and after basic setup, the only change made was to change my login from http to https. Since then, I cannot...
View ArticleWhich Firmware allows TX Power to be increased?
Hi all purchased a N66U today, setup very easily, upgraded latest official firmware and increased the TX to 100. still my iphone struggles to get wifi in my bedroom upstairs which isnt that far away...
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My file server - comments??
Hi Guys I'm new to this forum (be nice) This is what I built & why Why first. I wanted: a large enclosure to put hard disks in - cooling is a problem where I live, it can reach 50C in the summer....
View ArticleNoob struggling w/ very slow speed
Hi all, I am having a problem with my Synology USB Station 2 that is making me tear my hair out, and I really hope that someone can help me. I have a USB Station 2, and I recently got an Asus RT-N56U...
View ArticleUpdated to Merlin build...is this correct?
Updated my RT-N66U from the stock Asus .220 build to Merlin build 3.0.0.4.246.20. Everything seems good, but noticed that not all of the 256MB of RAM is being reported. Is this correct or do I possibly...
View ArticleMOCA - something I am not understanding....
I am having an issue getting MOCA to work correctly... Room1 - internet router to Netgear MOCA device via ethernet (FIOS internet) Moca out to a 3 way splitter in the attic. At the Splitter: 'In' from...
View ArticlePlease recommend a good 2.4 Ghz Router
Hi, I had a D-Link dir 825 A1 (so no DD-WRT) and for some reason after so many years that I had it working fine, the Wan port died (it says No cable connected) Since I never used the 5Ghz mode, i think...
View Article1000 wireless users in a single conference space
I've been asked to provide wireless access in a conference hall to ~1000 users who will connect to a server hosted locally. The space is a large room with high ceiling & no line of sight...
View ArticleTrouble in getting Auto IP from ISP
I brought a N56U two weeks ago. It came with ASUS FW 1.0.18? and worked fine with my ISP (3 broadband in HK). Since I need a VPN at home to be able to access my servers outside, I tried the latest ASUS...
View ArticleI'm going insane! Which NAS? Synology or Qnaps
I'm really going crazy here.. I've been considering the Synology DS1512+ 5 Bay or possibly the Qnaps TS-419P II 4 Bay.. Or the Qnaps TS-569 Pro 5 bay maybe? I'm real new to all of this hence why I'm so...
View ArticleN66U recognizes 1 external HD, but not the other
I have a 3TB WD My Book Essential external hard drive (which has its own ac adaptor) that my RT-n66u simply won't acknowledge. When I plug it in there is no change in the usb icon in the top right...
View ArticleDNS problems
I'm using firmware 3.0.0.4.260. Once in a while, computers in the network complains about DNS problems and most of the Internet becomes unaccessible, even though some connections do not drop. When this...
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