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If you look at the release notes there have been improvements in this area with each release.

RT-N56U New Padavan Firmware Update
3.0.3.5-058:
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- Updated kernel-3.0.x to 3.0.78 from www.kernel.org.
- Updated WiFi driver 2.4GHz to v2.7.1.5.
- Updated ipset to v6.18.
- Updated miniupnpd to v1.8.20130503.
- Updated ISP database for UMTS/EVDO/LTE modems.
- Improved WiFi scheduler in conjunction with WPS button action.
- Improved WiFi scheduler for Sun->Mon and Fri->Sat cross-night transition.
- Added NVRAM commit control and internal storage control to WebUI setting page.
- Added command-line applets for WiFi state control (enable/disable and toggle).
- Added CLS_FLOW kernel module and flow support to "tc" utility (iproute2).
- Added ability to correction TTL for IPTV multicast packets. Mangle and raw
iptables always cleared now on internal firewall restarted.
- Added ability to build WebUI LAN/WLAN clients list in AP mode.
- Fixed issue for HDD > 2TB via some USB-SATA bridges (fix from kernel-3.8).
- Fixed WWAN offload issue for NCM/MBIM USB modems in NDIS mode (e.g. Huawei E3276).
- Fixed INADYN DDNS service dnsexit.com. Changed DDNS force update period to 7 days.

»code.google.com/p/rt-n56u/
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Taft CA Bright House Customer Since 2003 Lightning 60/5 Motorola SB6141

Checking it now....

Sorry guys it appears to be fine..forgot to update you.

Yes working great for me

Any one play around with merlins firmware for n66u? Stock firmware has some cool features but is lacking in other areas. And it looks like 354 is going to be in beta forever. I tend to shy way from 3rd party firmware, but I wont use the 354 beta as it seems to have an issue with the 5GHz radio

For my RT-N66U I use Tomato Firmware by shibby I love it.

Ive looked at tomato and dd-wrt , but the documentation is so poor on both of those sites that I really cant tell if I would like it or not.
Is there some place that gives a good overview? I have not been able to find it. Merlins docs arent so good either but at least its based on stock so all I have to to is look at what he has added or fixed.

I'm a fan of neither of those products after trying them both over the years.

I hadn't played with Tomato a lot through the years, but I DID use DD-WRT for MANY years (until a few weeks ago actually), and I really really really liked it a lot.

I'm using a Netgear WNR3500Lv2 on stock Netgear firmware. Have had no issues whatsoever.

Thanks. Works fine.

This might be of use to someone... I picked up a Cisco/Linksys dual-band wireless bridge to provide more connectivity at the other end of my L-shaped house. Paired with the Asus RT-AC66U router I am getting amazing throughput as both devices are 802.11ac.

»www.linksys.com/en-eu/products/b···/WUMC710

I scored it cheap on eBay (brand new for $65) which is about half-price of retail. Since it's allowed me to avoid going up in the attic to pull ethernet cable, I am immensely pleased. It's hot up there.
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Gary, new Padavan has been released.

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RT-N56U_3.0.3.6-061_full.zip 7.6 MB
Description:

- IPv6+IPv4 (dual stack).
- Linux kernel 3.0.80.
- 5GHz WiFi driver v2.4.3.6 (include backports and fixes).
- 2.4GHz WiFi driver v2.7.1.5.
- Full build: included "transmission", "minidlna".

3.0.3.6-061:
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- Updated kernel-3.0.x to 3.0.80 from www.kernel.org.
- Updated network and MIPS code from upstream kernels.
- Added Japan region code for AP 2.4GHz (use Japan regulatory domain).
- Added Norway, France, Korea region codes for AP 5GHz. Norway region may be
used for RU and UA (channels 36..48, 149..165).
- Added independent MTU/MRU control for each PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP WAN mode.
- Added ability to enter PIN code up to 8 symbols for EVDO modems.
- Added WLE patch for SMB server to improve work with Win7/8.
- Improved USB2 storage performance (read SMB up to 23MB/s, FTP up to 26MB/s).
- Used EXT4 driver for EXT3 and EXT2 partitions.
- Replaced NTFS driver to ufsd v8.5: allow HFS+ R/W support, allow NTFS/HFS+ export
to NFS server, fixed directories content listing under SMB server.
- Restricted Transmission and Aria2 target partitions to EXT2/EXT3/EXT4/XFS only.
- Fixed long time interval after failure DDNS update.
- Fixed disable DDNS from WebUI.
- Fixed changing Router/AP role at manual NVRAM commit mode.
- Project configuration enhancements, added example configs.

Full list of changes:
»code.google.com/p/rt-n56u/source···.eng.txt
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Seems to be speeding up the USB drive it appears.
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Irv Spalten

Yup i updated mine last night so far everything works as it should

Thanks guys....Irv this update addresses several things that may have been impacting you so go ahead and update. I am updating now and will start testing...

I have read some of your posts for routers in the past.

I need a new Wireless Router for RR Lightning and wonder what you think would be the best for Lightning & QOS because I have VOIP and need QOS on that port.

After your Experiences would you still recommend Asus and if so which model?

TIA

All of the models are confusing. Do you know what the difference is in the Asus models you mention and the models with 3 detachable antennas? Which is better in your opinion? Or does it make a difference in the overall product external or internal? Do the hidden antenna models have more features? Just wondering.

Thanks

My personal experience with internal and external is that I find external antenna to perform better. I have the RT N66R
the "R" is the exact same as the "U". the "R" means that I got it from best buy. I love the router , it fixed some wireless issues I was having with the old dlink. I think both types have about the same features as far as I know.

I use my Asus RT-N66U for Wireless Mostly ( It has amazing Wireless Coverage ) and VOIP Service and then I have it wired to the other side of the house and use the Asus RT-N56U for Wired computers in the bedrooms and the LG blu ray player for netflix. Both Routers are rock solid stable and Performance is amazing.
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Taft CA Bright House Customer Since 2003 Lightning 60/5 Motorola SB6141

I love my Asus RT-AC66U. Wireless coverage is phenomenal, performance is just rock-solid overall. I am getting 700 Mbps through my Cisco wireless bridge at the other end of the house via 5Ghz wifi from the RT-AC66U.
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It just seems like antennas outside the router would be better but I don't have experience with that. And the AC routers either.

Rather not buy a Router and find out I should have gone with antenna or hidden antenna model or ac model.

Thanks

Thanks all for the feedback

Buy the router you need today and think you will need 2 years from now and you will be fine. For MOST people the RTN56U is way more router than you will ever need (it's also what I own).

RD440 i use Padavans firmware it offers more features and is BHNtechXpert Gary recommended and approved
»code.google.com/p/rt-n56u/
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Taft CA Bright House Customer Since 2003 Lightning 60/5 Motorola SB6141

Ive had my n66r for over a month now and ive noticed a small
memory leak. It started of with about 57MB use, its now at 61MB.
Its slowly creeping up. Im on stock .270 firmware. Anyone else notice this? I know its not much but memory leaks are a pet peeve with me.