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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

NewEgg has the N65R refurb on sale... whats the difference between the N56R and D56U?

The 65 has USB 3.0 ports on it...other than that very little...both good units.

You folks with the Rtn56 and roku devices.....with current firmware.....need you to listen to pandora via your stereo and see if you hear cyclic glitches about once per minute...sometimes like a skip....sort of as if a packet was dropped.....but very regular. This will be wired or wireless....

I may have greatly reduced it by limiting offload to just TCP WAN/LAN and excluding UDP. Will know shortly I do know its annoying as hell.

ASUS RT-N56U/RT-N65U 3.4.3.6-069
»code.google.com/p/rt-n56u/

- IPv6+IPv4 dual stack.
- Linux kernel 3.4.62.
- DLNA build,
included:
- minidlna (UPnP/DLNA A/V mediaserver).
- transmission (torrent client).
excluded:
- aria2 (multi-protocol download manager).
- firefly (iTunes audio mediaserver).
- QoS kernel modules.
- IFB/IMQ kernel modules.
- USB HID kernel modules.
- CIFS client kernel module.
- openssl executable (for generate HTTPS and OpenVPN certs).
- tcpdump utility.

3.4.3.6-069:
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- Updated kernel-3.4.x to 3.4.62 from www.kernel.org.
- Added support HTTPS protocol.
- Added support NFS export to exFAT driver.
- Added NVRAM integrity check on read NVRAM content from flash memory (in boot time).
- Added NVRAM temp values concept, temp values not stored to flash memory.
- Added check changes NVRAM content before commit to flash memory.
- Added NVRAM commit button to WebUI header (available for NVRAM manual commit mode).
- Added SSH authorized_keys control to WebUI.
- Added binding route to remote LAN subnet for each VPN client of VPN server.
- Added ability to restrict access from VPN server site to static VPN client.
- Added PAP authentication (PPTP/L2TP) for static VPN client.
- Fixed restore resolv.conf content after manual stop static VPN client.
- Fixed broken 5GHz TxPower adjust w/o clients connected (backport from 2.6.x.x driver).
- Fixed 5GHz clients connect issue after direct changing SSID on AP 5GHz.
- Fixed security hole on Advanced_System_Content.asp WebUI page and on /etc/passwd access.
- Fixed broken WebUI autologout on active Internet status page.
- Fixed minidlna force rescan media content on media_dir changed (buggy feature in v1.1.0).
- Fixed kernel timezone offset for timezones with active summer time (MAC/URL filter time related).
- Fixed overlap days traffic in Main_TrafficMonitor_daily.asp.
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I will get it loaded in a bit....

There's new firmware for the RT-AC66U as well, for anyone else who has it.

Version 3.0.0.4.374.726
ASUS RT-AC66U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.726
This version add many new features, please press the reset button more than 5 seconds to reset the RT-AC66U after firmware upgraded to prevent unexpected problem.

AiCloud 2.0 released
1. All new web interface
2. Support video subtitles (.srt format) For better video compatibility, windows user need to update VLC to v2.0.8 or later
3. File/ folder can be shared to Facebook(router must have public IP)
4. Supported mobile version web interface
5. Supported router to router sync
6. Fixed smartsync related issues.

Added:
1. Support Router/ Repeater / Media bridge/ AP mode
2. Dual WAN (in WAN -> Dual WAN)

Fixed:
1. Fixed HK ISP DHCP connection issue.
2. Fixed USB application update related issues.
File Size 25,19 MBytes 2013.09.12
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And take it to the limit one more time...

56 is up and running and so far no issues....

I bought the RT-N56U about 3 weeks ago (under $100 an Amazon) after reading about it here and love it! I had been using a cheap $30 Buffalo router and was having issues constantly. The Xbox would sign out at least twice an hour watching Amazon or Netflix, 2 of our laptops didn't get along well with it and I would have to re boot it constantly to get devices connected to it. Every time my son would try to download a game from Steam on his laptop, it would crash the router and he would have to bring his laptop out and connect directly to the router. All of my troubles are gone with the N56U! All 3 laptops are getting about 60/10, including my daughter's in the back bedroom that used to be lucky to get half that. At any given time, we could have a desktop, 3 laptops, 4 phones, Xbox, PS3, 2 Rokus, 2 tablets and a Chromecast connected and haven't had a single issue yet. I couldn't be happier. It's strange not rebooting routers daily (multiple times) and having to reconnect devises constantly haha

Thanks. Any idea why there is no ASUS RT-N56U 3.4.3.6-069 full>

I haven't touched a thing since I plugged it in a little over 3 weeks ago. Firmware is 3.0.0.4.374_239

Definitely. I skimmed through you talking about the different firmware upgrades, but the router has been working perfectly, so I kind of forgot about it haha. The router's interface is pretty straight forward. Is it simply downloading the .zip file and selecting it?

well you need to unzip it first and then go into the administration area and select firmware update. One thing backup your config if you have made any port forwarding because this firmware relocates that stuff and will wipe it out the very first time you upgrade and do NOT I repeat do NOT update via a wireless connection...must be wired only.

I haven't changed the configuration at all and my desktop is wired to the router. I'll probably do it tomorrow after I get home from work. Is the file a few posts up the firmware that you recommend that I use? Thanks

Just ordered a RTN56U myself, decided not to go with that fancy ac1750, plus my price hookup fell out.

As for the custom firmware you've linked, is it just modified stock firmware, or built from the ground up?

What exactly are the benefits of the Entware? I am only concerned, right now, about the reliability and better wifi speeds... I'm pretty familiar with putting custom firmware of previous routers I've had, but never used Entware or the likes.

Each of those packages serves a specific need. In most cases and I really do mean the vast majority of folks you will never need or use them. It's just nice to have the ability should you need it.

Got the N56U up and running. Dumb and quick question. I see these long steps for a clean install of something on that firmware (I haven't read all of it yet, so I do not know if this is a dumb question), but I notice it is a trx file, same as the ASUS firmware... is it just a matter of using the web gui's firmware update function and using the file from to Google Code page, or do I need to follow those steps on the wiki?

Sounds good. Maybe I'll give it a whirl for my Friday night (party animal, I know). And yeah, I've learned my lesson a long time ago to use wired connections when fiddlin with the routers. I see there still is not a full version of the latest for the 56u, odd I suppose.