ASUS – DSL-AC88U / DSL-AC3100 Firmwares (beta's) etc. Looks like a new Beta Release for the DSL-AC88U is available, this version has Telnet enabled and improved 2.4GHz wifi (I believe). DSL-AC88U_v9.10.06_build581_debug.w.zip https://www.asuswebstorage.com/navigate/s/604D61534F2541D1B3CE1CC031A697E4Y UK Sentinel In a completely...

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As far as I am aware, ASUS never got round to fully finishing the DSL-AC88U for a WAN port connection to a separate modem.

adjusting QOS may help, what qos if any are you using ?

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[Liam f]

I’m not an expert but I didn’t think this router had many options for QoS. I did try it but turned it back off

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[Mrk26]

I’m surprised it’s working at all as router, when I had it I couldn’t get it working as router connected to separate modem.

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Mrk26 wrote:

I’m surprised it’s working at all as router, when I had it I couldn’t get it working as router connected to separate modem.

I remember that conversation on this Forum, happy days (not)

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Liam f wrote:

I’m not an expert but I didn’t think this router had many options for QoS. I did try it but turned it back off

Alas If QoS is Off and you are still having issues, then unfortunately the DSL-AC88U needs to be replaced, especially if you are a gamer

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There’s 1 thing I want to check although it doesn’t explain the high cpu. But so far In terms of gaming this week, I haven’t had any ping spikes. I want to see if when another computer starts a video call if it affects my PC gaming.

With virgin the upload is 10mbs less.

 

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Liam f wrote:

There’s 1 thing I want to check although it doesn’t explain the high cpu

High CPU is probable due to WAN port running bad (unfinished) code, hence excessive CPU usage .

Edit: Your  original shell ISP connection was using DSL-AC88U inbuilt Modem and Router

Your New Virgin connection is only using the DSL-AC88U as Router, hence higher CPU usage due to WAN port problems probable ?

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[Liam f]

I think this could be the case. I do have an old n56u.

I could try plugging that in and see if the CPU goes high

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the N56U is liked taking a step back in terms of wifi, but good for a test ?

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[Liam f]

I tried setting the n56u up. I put automatic wan IP on the quick setup but I’m getting no connection. Am I doing something wrong?

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Liam f wrote:

I tried setting the n56u up. I put automatic wan IP on the quick setup but I’m getting no connection. Am I doing something wrong?

Can you start a new Thread for this

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[torment]

Hello guys

how do you force flash merlin or dd wrt on this dsl ac88u .

dnt care about the modem part any more have a draytek 167 for that. and i got protectli coming for the routing i and the original fw cant do AP only and setting the router to e wan dont some how pic up the isp ip thx guys

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[Grisu]

Just download Merlin-FW and upload in GUI.

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Alas as the DSL-AC88U uses the Broadcom BCM63138  for its main CPU, there is no ASUSWRT or ASUSWRT-Merlin suitable alternative for this model.

Also, @GNUton produces ASUSWRT-Merlin fork for ASUS DSL modem / router units (DSL-AC68U DSL-AX82U) etc. but not for the DSL-AC88U.

The DSL-AC88U does have a WAN port, so can act as a Router only, but firmware is far from stable.

Even though there is a DD-WRT for the RT-AC88U, the Processor, Wifi and Ethernet Chip are different to that of the DSL-AC88U, so no real joy as far as I am aware.

 

 

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Grisu wrote:

Just download Merlin-FW and upload in GUI.

@torment – is looking for DSL-AC88U not RT-AC88U

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