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zetachi said:
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Promo code EMCPWPA36 works for me
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Corrected in the OP. EMCPWPA36 is the proper code.
 
This has been the best router I have had, not that my sample size is huge, but still, really happy with mine.
 
I have its predecessor and it's been one of the best networking purchases I've ever made. Buddy of mine has this one and it's been great for him.

I think Asus makes a damn fine router and this looks like a nice deal!
 
It got a RT-AC66R refurbed about a year ago for 99 dollars, and it's been rock solid. There's not much need for a custom firmware, the stock works quite well for most users.
 
cortexodus said:
I have its predecessor and it's been one of the best networking purchases I've ever made. Buddy of mine has this one and it's been great for him.

I think Asus makes a damn fine router and this looks like a nice deal!
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The n56u I have is one of the worst routers I've ever owned. It has to be power cycled every few days.

That said, I've heard the *66u routers are a lot better.
 
Since the AC66U has more storage, what kind of packages can take advantage of it? Do any really exist?
 
I have the N version with Merlin's firmware. I lurve it, and haven't had a single issue. I'd put it up there with the classic Linksys WRT54G in terms of stability. Obviously, performance and functionality are worlds apart though. Speaking of functionality, I set up OpenVPN on it last week. Easy peasy.
 
I had this router and had constant overheating issues. It kinda blows my mind that all the vents are on the "bottom" and the "top" is a ventless slate of plastic.

Even using the stand it didn't get enough ventilation and I could only get it to stop dropping connections by flipping it upside down so the vents on the bottom can breathe straight up.

Replaced it with the newer RT-AC68 and performance was much improved. It costs a lot more, but it also includes a USB 3 port which helps for the attached storage option.

Guess no one else had the problems with the AC66U that I did.
 
InternationalHat said:
The n56u I have is one of the worst routers I've ever owned. It has to be power cycled every few days.

That said, I've heard the *66u routers are a lot better.
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I've seen other people note the necessity of a routine power cycle with their N56U but I've never heard my friend indicate anything but happiness with his. He's not super technical but with all the online gaming he does I'm certain he would have told me if something was being a prick. That sucks that your unit gives you grief :(
 
cortexodus said:
I've seen other people note the necessity of a routine power cycle with their N56U but I've never heard my friend indicate anything but happiness with his. He's not super technical but with all the online gaming he does I'm certain he would have told me if something was being a prick. That sucks that your unit gives you grief :(
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yeah, i haven't had any problems with my N56U after a year or so of owning it.
 
Odellus said:
yeah, i haven't had any problems with my N56U after a year or so of owning it.
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It's the 5ghz band.

Something specific and repeatable causes it. With mixed linux and windows clients, a linux client will cause a huge drop in response time and speeds after simultaneously downloading/uploading a decent amount of data wirelessly. This persists even after the client has stopped transmitting/receiving and requires a power cycle.

Given that linux drivers can be a little flaky, I imagine the linux client isn't behaving properly BUT the router still should not respond like that. It's essentially permanently DDoSing the router until it's restarted.

Considering that my media server is debian based and wireless until I can run CAT6 in my house, this presents a bit of a problem and I have to make sure it's not downloading anything if I want to play files from it.
 
InternationalHat said:
It's the 5ghz band.

Something specific and repeatable causes it. With mixed linux and windows clients, a linux client will cause a huge drop in response time and speeds after simultaneously downloading/uploading a decent amount of data wirelessly. This persists even after the client has stopped transmitting/receiving and requires a power cycle.

Given that linux drivers can be a little flaky, I imagine the linux client isn't behaving properly BUT the router still should not respond like that. It's essentially permanently DDoSing the router until it's restarted.

Considering that my media server is debian based and wireless until I can run CAT6 in my house, this presents a bit of a problem and I have to make sure it's not downloading anything if I want to play files from it.
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That's a set of variables I'm certain my friend has never dealt with for sure. He's only ever run Windows machines, PS3, 360, Maybe a smartphone or two. Nothing Linux based. He may actually have never run anything on the 5Ghz band at all.
 
The first few firmware updates were really quite shaky, but that stabilized a few versions ago.

The only time I've had to reboot mine is when changing equipment around.

This is one seriously fast router.
 
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