RT-AX88U

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RT-AX88U

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ASUS RT-AX86U (Merlin): How to allow kids content for 20 mins, then auto-block for 2 hours (network-wide)?

Phones can bypass any restrictions you implement on the network simply by turning off the WiFi and using LTE. Unless the kids are using deactivated phones that are 100% reliant on WiFi. Kids can and will learn how to change DNS on individual devices in order to zip right around whatever content limi

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HWTechGuy in r/HomeNetworking

December 21, 2025 1:13 PM

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Is a VPN Router Worth It?

I have one. It’s fantastic. But I whitelist devices. I don’t want my young kids having VPN access unless I manually turn it on. It was very easy to set up. I have an ASUS RT-AX88U. Just needed to upgrade the firmware to Asuswrt-Merlin. I don’t remember all the steps, but it was one of those things w

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_China_ThrowAway in r/chinalife

July 19, 2025 4:16 AM

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Qualcomm's next mobile connectivity chip ushers in the Wi-Fi 8 and Bluetooth 7 era

I skipped 6E and 7 entirely because of the same reasons. Even on my “old” Asus ax88u, I’m able to pull 700mbps over WiFi to my MacBook Pro and around 600ish on my iPhone 16 pro. There’s really no reason to upgrade unless you’re going multi gigabit and you really want to upgrade But even at that poin

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UnexpectedFisting in r/hardware

March 3, 2026 2:28 AM

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How did you setup your WiFi?

The most important thing you can do is HARDWIRE CONNECTION TO CONSOLE FROM ROUTER. After that: get a dedicated router if possible, do not use the trash your cable company provides. QOS prioritizing. Make the Portal the highest priority and the PS5 directly below that. 5ghz if at all possible, dual b

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Secret_Cow_5053 in r/PlaystationPortal

December 28, 2025 2:32 PM

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Streaming U.S. content

Install the VPN directly on the router, most proper ones support that. I've got the Asus RT-AX88U, 6 years old and working like a charm. That way your phone and TV are on the same network for screen casting, but you can also just use apps directly on the TV or Apple TV, since everything connected to

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Competitive-Leg-962 in r/expats

February 5, 2026 6:24 AM

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Are Nanoleaf a bunch of cowboys?

I don't know what Nanoleaf is, but all my light sets have simply stopped connecting, I've tried deleting them entirely deleting the app and clearing all the data. Maybe it's my Asus RT-AX88U-Pro Wifi 6 router and the lights are simply incompatible with modern WiFi standards I don't know, but... I've

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lorax1284 in r/Nanoleaf

October 21, 2025 4:45 AM

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ASUS ROGT GT-AX6000 Router not working with pihole

Not sure if your GT-AX6000 has same firmware/settings screens, but I got the Asus RT-AX88U AX6000 and spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to get it to run with PiHole/Unbound. No matter whether LAN or WAN set for PiHole or other settings, it was just never able to play nice in my network. Wante

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mikeinanaheim2 in r/pihole

March 3, 2026 4:32 PM

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Aging router upgrade advice

Get a ASUS AX92U or RT-AX88U Pro We have 1 in our house and we get full bars everywhere

Dry-Property-639 in r/HomeNetworking

March 14, 2026 11:04 PM

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Router recommendation

First question— do any of your devices even have WiFi 7 capability? At 600mbps, 1100 sqft, and your gaming devices hardwired, I would say something like a Glinet flint 2, or even Asus RT AX88u Pro for the 2.5gbps ports for future needs.

forlinux in r/HomeNetworking

March 22, 2026 3:34 AM

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Best home wifi router?

Hey! With a $500 budget, you’ve got some awesome choices. For solid coverage (up to or beyond 5000 sq ft) and gigabit speeds, I’d go with a TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro mesh system Wi-Fi 6E, super reliable, and great range even into the garage.. If you prefer a single powerful router, the ASUS RT-AX88U or

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Witty_Ad2600 in r/HomeNetworking

May 30, 2025 5:23 AM

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