Problem getting Linksys Media Extender to work
I am unable to get my Linksys Media Extender to connect on 5gz, it is able to see the network, but wont connect This is using an Asus RTAC66u. Accepting any help on this.never had any problems useing...
View ArticleWireless adapter upgrade freezing my system?
Can a wireless adapter cause my system to completely lock up? How can I verify if it is the wireless adapter at fault? I just upgraded the wireless adapter on my old but stable Asus G1 from an Intel...
View ArticleUSB3 drive enclosures w/spin-down
I was blaming my Synology DSM software for not initiating a spin-down in long-idle USB3 drives. I tried three US3 to SATA drive interfaces... only one did the spin down... Seagate branded enclosure...
View ArticleHelp me purchase new Router & WAP
Hello: I have a cisco rv180w router and a cisco wap321. Both of them are the biggest pain in the ass and do not work consistently (connectivity issues). I have spent way too many hours on the phone...
View ArticleDisplay client names
Hi all, Is it possible to display the hostname/computer name instead of the mac address in the Network Map / Client status ? A few client show the hostname but others don't Thanks
View ArticleNetwork Segregation & RT-N66U
How much will the work-load increase and effect the gaming PC on the RT N66U if I segregate another router behind it? I'll probably have 1 desktop, and a laptop doing average user type things like...
View ArticleMost Stable FW Version?
Hi, I have just bought the RT-N56U last Sunday and I am at the point where I have no idea what to do with it since it basically seems like I try most recommended versions(206,342,360) and I have...
View ArticleUSB and Wifi throughput HORRID?!
Hey everyone quick question! Recently purchased the RT-AC66U and am experiencing major problems? What are the expected read/write rates for the USB ports given that the drives that I have tested can...
View ArticleClient Status
I've noticed for the past couple of FW updates that Clients Status (at least on my system) will not update accurately or will not update at all. Anyone else notice this problem? I'm talking about the...
View ArticleRT-AC66U with other routers as APs
Current hardware ASUS RT-AC66U router Netgear WNDR3700v2 router Netgear WNR2000 router Netgear GS108T router All of the rooms in our house have wired ethernet connections. The AC66U is located in the...
View ArticleGuest network access time
When configuring the guest network access time, is this asking me how long I want to the guest network to be accessible? Once this time limit runs down, the Guest network will no longer be visible /...
View ArticleEmail Logs to Administrator
Is there a way to setup the router to email logs to an admin at a pre-defined time or perhaps when a filter is triggered like ie. WAN IP has changed Thanks Using Merlin's lates Beta
View ArticleSamba share access denied
Hello, RT-AC66U USB samba share now doesn't allow me to copy files to or create folders anymore. I can copy files from the share to my PC OK but from PC to rt-ac66u USB share is access...
View ArticleCisco ISA550W vs Netgear UTM9S
Hi All, I'm trying to decide between the Cisco ISA550W vs Netgear UTM9S small business router. Does anybody know if I can block access to outside sites such as Instagram, Facebook, iphone instant...
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wifi for summer camp: bridges and APs
I'm in the process of setting up a wifi network for a summer camp. More of a hotspot, really, internet and email only, no computer to computer access. The original setup as I took it over had a...
View ArticleOpenVPN performance question.
I have access to a private OpenVPN server. When I connect to the server directly from a Mac I get 50Mbps download speeds (the limit of Internet connection). When I configure my RT-N66U to be a client...
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Is this setup ok?
Hi all I have some questions about this setup: Is the setup ok? Security, performance etc. Should I move the computer (5) behind the router (2)? Security, performance etc. Is the communication from a...
View ArticleWhich access point to create Tomato WLAN (seamless) roaming?
Hello, I use a Asus RT-N66U with Tomato Shibby firmware and to expand my WLAN on another floor. I have a network cable to the other floor and want to install an access point there to make my WLAN...
View ArticleTwo DHCP routers interconected networks
Salute everyone. Here i have some complex setup i need to make. I have look for some answers on the net but cant find one that works. Equipment: ISP DSL modem (not relevant) Router 1: Netgear WNDR3800...
View ArticleRouter Accepting DHCP?
I am seeing my router showing packets (source port udp/67 - dest port udp/68) showing that it is accepting packets incoming from eth0 (WAN/ISP). I have read that this is DHCP but also seeing many posts...
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