RT-AC68U

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RT-AC68U

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T-Mobile “”CellSpot””

You're thinking of the T-Mobile Cellspot Router, which was a rebranded ASUS RT-AC68U (branded instead as TM-AC1900). I still have some lying around that I flashed to stock ASUS firmware a while ago. They're old as hell now, but not entirely useless as auxiliary wifi units/part of an ASUS mesh.

productfred in r/HomeNetworking

August 6, 2026 4:48 AM

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What is a rock-solid affordable router for an average family?

If that Asus is the RT-AC68U then it's at least meshable if you buy a newer Asus router to use as your main router. That's one of the things that I like about using AiMesh. You can get a better router, and still put your old one to work somewhere else in the house. My current RT-AX68U Pro replaced b

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Somhlth in r/HomeNetworking

June 4, 2025 11:46 PM

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RT-AX88U Pro replacement (hypothetical)

Go find an older AC68u and use it in mesh mode closer to the garage.

digitalamish in r/HomeNetworking

June 7, 2026 5:40 PM

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Bang-for-buck wifi router recommendations

Can't go wrong with any of the modern Asus routers tbh. I have an AX11000 and an Ac68U connected with Ai mesh for coverage all over the house (4 bed semi), the garage and down my garden. Good thing about them is u can connect other Asus' down the line if u wish, with their own Asus AI mesh software

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Kennylegend in r/HomeNetworking

July 26, 2026 7:16 PM

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OpenWRT or Unmanaged switch?

That ASUS AC68U should work just fine as a dumb AP. What do you mean by WiFi is not supported? Does OpenWRT not have any WiFi support for that device? I am not familiar with it. If it does, then it would seem logical to use it's WiFi capabilities if you have a wired backhaul. If you can get a wired

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Cheapskate2020 in r/openwrt

November 25, 2025 4:59 PM

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OpenWRT or Unmanaged switch?

When j looked it up a while back they said openwrt somehow doesn't support ac68U's with radio. Haven't followed up on that as that really didn't bother me much. I have 5 mx3800 that gives full WiFi 6 coverage of my home. I don't need more WiFi 5 signal to crowd the airwaves. I chose Batman in the be

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dandelionc in r/openwrt

November 25, 2025 5:25 PM

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Can I make a second Wi-Fi network that is always on a Japan VPN?

ASUS RT-AC68U supports MerlinWRT, which comes with excellent VPN management tool - VPN Director. You can have permanent connection and point either certain devices to go through the VPN, or certain destination addresses or even domains (because of the integration between dnsmasq, ipset and routing t

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grogi81 in r/HomeNetworking

December 2, 2025 7:23 AM

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RT-AX55 Limitations vs RT-AC68u

TL;DR: Since you stated you need Adaptive QoS, then you should probably leave the RT-AC68U as the router, add the RT-AX55 as a mesh node and call it a day. Other thoughts: To learn more about AiMesh, this is a great resource: https://dongknows.com/tips-and-rules-on-picking-the-best-asus-aimesh-combo

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sunrisebreeze in r/HomeNetworking

January 8, 2026 7:10 AM

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Qual melhor roteador dual WAN/load balance e substituir modem fibra da Vivo e Claro?

Obrigado pelas respostas meu amigo. =D O modem da vivo eu já tentei de tudo. Todas as dicas possíveis, inclusive as dadas por funcionário da vivo. Já procurei o firmware original dele e não achei. A única coisa que encontrei é um tutorial que você coloca em modo bridge ele desativa tudo (não realmen

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mceiras in r/InternetBrasil

May 16, 2025 1:52 PM

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Can this work?

If you wire your nodes or satellite devices your performance will be faster and more stable. I have tested my internet speed directly wired to the router and to a node, and there was little or no difference in speed. However, wiring a house can be expensive. Over 15 years ago before the word mesh wa

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Daddy-0-007 in r/HomeNetworking

July 5, 2025 12:26 PM

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