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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:07:05 EDT

geo44 posted :

said by RD440 :

Does anyone notice any of the Asus routers getting hot? Is this normal? OR is it only certain models? I have read posts on the feedback on amazon some said it gets hot.

TIA

my n66r gets uncomfortable hot to the touch , which is why I have it on a laptop cooler. Which model did you get? Mine was running around 58c - 60c
before using laptop cooler. Now its around 50c. In spite of the heat issue I still love the router.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:37:28 EDT

anon posted : Does anyone notice any of the Asus routers getting hot? Is this normal? OR is it only certain models? I have read posts on the feedback on amazon some said it gets hot.

TIA

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:50:08 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted : There is alternative firmware for the 66 that would probably address all of your needs.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:12:07 EDT

geo44 posted : Asus just released 3.0.0.4.370 for N66U/R yesterday, stable Im guessing since its not listed as beta. Has any one give it a test drive yet? Still a little concerned about the 5GHz driver as there was no mention of it in the release notes.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:54:23 EDT

geo44 posted :

said by RD440 :

said by geo44:

Ive had my n66r for over a month now and I've 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.

Do you think it is something wrong with this particular model? Has anyone had this problem or is it maybe just the Firmware issue?

Thanks

If it anything it has to be firmware, was just wondering if anyone else noticed it, not a big deal , at the rate the memory is leaking it would take about a year before it needed re-booting

Edit: I still recommend this router , Probably will be fixed in a firmware update

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:49:35 EDT

anon posted :

said by geo44:

Do you think it is something wrong with this particular model? Has anyone had this problem or is it maybe just the Firmware issue?

Thanks

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:41:56 EDT

anon posted :

said by Guide_Tim:

RD440 i use Padavans firmware it offers more features and is BHNtechXpert Gary recommended and approved
»code.google.com/p/rt-n56u/

Well thanks all for the feedback. I think you guys got me sold.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:59:31 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted :

said by RD440 :

said by BHNtechXpert:

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).

If you think it will not out dated in 2 years and you own it, thats good enough for me. Thanks for the help.

It won't be trust me....the only thing it really doesn't offer is the AC standard but there are very few devices that do right now and even fewer client devices that include it...that standard is a good two plus years away for maintstream adoption unless somebody lights some fires and at this moment I just don't see that happening.
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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:19:53 EDT

geo44 posted : 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.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:51:19 EDT

Guide_Tim posted : 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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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:35:44 EDT

anon posted :

said by BHNtechXpert:

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).

If you think it will not out dated in 2 years and you own it, thats good enough for me. Thanks for the help.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:35:33 EDT

anon posted :

said by BHNtechXpert:

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).

BTW, Which version of firmware do you have on the RTN56U. Stock, Tomato, DD-WRT ?

Thanks again.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:12:30 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted : 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).

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:12:03 EDT

anon posted : Thanks all for the feedback

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:28:58 EDT

anon posted : 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

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:20:33 EDT

John97 posted : 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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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:08:44 EDT

Guide_Tim posted : 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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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:42:46 EDT

geo44 posted : 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.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:26:46 EDT

anon posted : 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

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:30:57 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted :

said by RD440 :

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

None of the residential routers available out there currently utilize the QoS feature very well. It's doubtful you will ever have a need to prioritize such traffic on a home network anyway so don't make that your deciding issue when buying a router. I absolutely still recommend the Asus RTN56U, RTN65 or 66 class routers. Whatever your budget will allow but honestly for most folks the 56 is seriously overkill BUT is of course lacking the AC specification and 3.0USB but for most this isn't a deal breaker.
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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:24:00 EDT

anon posted : 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

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:52:41 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted : 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...

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:20:28 EDT

Guide_Tim posted : Yup i updated mine last night so far everything works as it should :D

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 31 May 2013 20:06:57 EDT

ispalten posted : Gary, new Padavan has been released.

==========
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:
----------------------------------------------------------
- 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
======================

Seems to be speeding up the USB drive it appears.
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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Mon, 27 May 2013 21:53:57 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted :

said by John97:

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.

It is most definately hot up there right now....that's why I use homeplugs :)
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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Mon, 27 May 2013 20:27:14 EDT

John97 posted : 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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So put me on a highway, and show me a sign.
And take it to the limit one more time...

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:09:43 EDT

RUQRU posted : Thanks. Works fine.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:35:31 EDT

billd104 posted : I'm using a Netgear WNR3500Lv2 on stock Netgear firmware. Have had no issues whatsoever.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:33:44 EDT

Milkman posted : 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.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:12:31 EDT

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

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:49:33 EDT

geo44 posted : 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.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:19:42 EDT

Guide_Tim posted : For my RT-N66U I use Tomato Firmware by shibby I love it. :D

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:35:41 EDT

geo44 posted : 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

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:37:00 EDT

Guide_Tim posted : Yes working great for me :D

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:35:59 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted : Sorry guys it appears to be fine..forgot to update you.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:35:56 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted : Checking it now....

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:25:33 EDT

Guide_Tim posted : RT-N56U New Padavan Firmware Update :)
3.0.3.5-058:
----------------------------------------------------------
- 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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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:18:36 EDT

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

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:06:22 EDT

RUQRU posted : One thing I noticed in the last three releases is the stability of my wireless devices. I have left an iPad streaming all day to test this and find that it never looses connectivity. On some of the older releases this was not the case. This software has definitely improved!

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:40:31 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted : Guys I think you are good to go with this release from a major issues standpoint...nothing found so feel free to update.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:27:45 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted : Leave it off until we start to offer it.

The firewall tab options should be enabled as you need them only...most only need the stock.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:56:08 EDT

RUQRU posted : Uploaded new firmware. No issues so far.

I note IPv6 Connection type is disabled. Is this the correct setting or should it be enabled?

Do you have any recommendations for setting the switches on the Firewall tab?

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:06:39 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted : Many small but nice improvements including instant access to the logs, help balloons and several other things mentioned in the post above.

So far so good... testing with all my usual testing toys and the new Asterisk PBX and SIP phones all working fine.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:07:36 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted : Thanks and checking it now - right on schedule...

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:27:06 EDT

Guide_Tim posted : New Padavan Firmware Released 4/22/2013
For ASUS RT-N56U
»code.google.com/p/rt-n56u/
3.0.3.5-055:
----------------------------------------------------------
- Updated kernel-3.0.x to 3.0.74 from www.kernel.org.
- Updated dropbear SSH to v2013.58.
- Updated INADYN to v1.99.2, added support new DDNS services www.dnsexit.com and
www.changeip.com. Updated code for freedns.afraid.org. Moved DDNS scheduler role
to INADYN. Set DDNS force update every 5 days.
- Updated dnsmasq to v2.66+.
- Updated xUPnPd to rev383.
- Updated u2ec (USB-over-Ethernet printer daemon) from last ASUS-WRT firmware.
- Added support handling USB devices on any level USB hubs.
- Added support many 3G/LTE modems in NDIS mode (e.g. Huawei E392, E398, E3276)
via QMI, NCM, MBIM kernel drivers.
- Added HW_NAT offload for 3G/LTE modems in NDIS/RNDIS mode.
- Added MTU control for USB modems in RAS and NDIS/RNDIS mode.
- Added manual MTU/MRU control for PPTP/L2TP WAN connection.
- Added authentication method control for PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP WAN connection.
- Added show WAN MAC on WebUI Internet status page.
- Improved UMTS/EVDO connect scripts, fixed PIN-code handling.
- Improved connections tracking list for IPv6 items in WebUI.
- Fixed WAN VLAN filter for case "CPU Internet" tagged but "CPU IPTV" not tagged. Ability
to combine VLAN ID for any bridged ports with "CPU Internet" VLAN ID.
- Fixed miniupnpd retrieve LAN interface netmask.
- Fixed minidnla sendfile bug (now work with new Philips TV).
- Fixed blocking progressbar during firmware upgrade under many anti-Adware software.
- Fixed daylight time for USA, Canada, Brazil.
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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:55:02 EDT

BHNtechXpert posted : Yes so far everything working fine here as well. So anyone holding back go for it.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:18:36 EDT

RUQRU posted : Updated to .48. No issues noted. Wireless connectivity seems more solid. I left an iPad on all day streaming some live media with no drops.

Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:52:15 EDT

ispalten posted : Yeah, got on Chase later too.

Media Server appeared to work fine last night. No info in the 'fixes' would indicate anything was done on it? At least not specific to that problem, oh well.
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Re: [Internet] Best Routers for Bridged Networks

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:17:22 EDT

Guide_Tim posted : Yes i was having chase.com issues earlier it wouldn't pull up my checking info said server error and stuff. Should be working now thou
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