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I’m hoping so, i saw it at 0.5 bar in December and now its dropped to roughly 0.3bar.  Its always been above 1 bar so unsure what’s changed, don’t see any leaks anywhere.  From what i can tell, my boiler will stop working if it gets below 0.3bar so having topped it up to just over 1 bar, I’m going to now monitor it and see if it drops any more.  I’ve had it a good few years now ad it’s never given me any issue, serviced yearly, just runs as it should, even at 0.3bar, still no error codes being reported so will see how it goes.  If it continues to drop then I’ll have to get someone in to take a look at it, however as summer is coming, if it isn’t too cold, i may not tell now until Winter comes round again so will have to see.

Kev

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Just found out today my boiler has decided to loose pressure, it was around 1bar for last 5 years but just before xmas, it dropped to 0.5 and now today it was at 0.2 so I’ve topped it back up and now waiting to see but new router etc may be put on hold if i need to repair boiler / replace, going to see how it goes and keep an eye on it.

I only noticed by sheer chance as pressure gauge is underneath boiler so not something you can see unless you get down and look underneath it, which i seldom do. Bit of a poor design tbh in that regard but apart from that boiler been solid, n issues at all – even though 0.2,still no error message on display etc, bit odd. So will keep an eye but will likely push back my router upgrade plans, how much will depending on how much to fix but thanks for everyone’s help so far!

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Thanks, would he 166 work on my line or does it require over 100mb line to work? All references point to max 300mb but no actual minimum so not sure.

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Kev

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Hi all,

So I have been thinking, if the ASUS router wont show the line details i.e. connection speed etc, I was thinking if i got the Draytek 166, it has 2 ports, I could plug one port into the router to get internet access etc  (main network on 192.168.0.x) and then perhaps plug the 2nd network port into my HP 18-10 switch, configured for vlan 2 i believe the draytek is on 192.168.2.x network?  Then i could set another port on the switch to vlan 2 also and plug that directly into my router too.  Would I then be able to access the web page of the router from my machine? i.e. he router would route between the 2 networks?

So effectively would look like:-

Draytek 166 port 1 -> Asus RT router (192.168.0.x)

HP switch (connects all wired wired devices from 192.168.0.x subnet) -> Asus Router

Draytek 166 port 2 -> HP switch port configured for 192.168.2.x network

another port on HP switch configured for 192.168.2.0 subnet -> ASUS router

In hopes it routes between 192.168.0.x and 192.168.2.x network so can access webpage of modem from PC in 192.168.0.x network to avoid needing to go to physical modem and connect a laptop or similar device to check it if required to see details?

Thanks

Kev

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thanks

 

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ah, terrific thanks!

I saw some info online saying they put the BT username/pswd in the draytek 130 so thats where i got the info from.

Glad its plug and play sounds much easier if info put in router :)

Thanks.

Still checking out options but so far for AX86U and AX82U on my list :)  Going to compare prices, seems 86U is out of stock in fair number of places but the AX82U is in stock so will see what happens when i finally dial in my decision.

Thanks again for your help and information.  Will be in touch when I compile a complete list and then reduce it down to my final options :)  Just gather research/info atm.

Oh BTW – Can the AX86U & AX82U create a VPN tunnel to another of the same model router? I’m thinking i might get one for parents place and then create a VPN tunnel (when needed, not constantly connected) for transferring over any files.  Considering using it as a way of storing important files in an alternate location on the NAS there as plenty of space available and wouldn’t be massive storage, probably only couple of gig of critical files initially and then just updates as and when required, maybe once a week or similar.  This way no need for cloud storage fees etc.

Kev

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Thanks all.

Is the router easy to setup with a draytek 130?  I presume i access the draytek 130, enter in ISP info and then connect router once modem is connected to DSL? or do i just plug the draytek in and then the router and enter ISP info on the router instead of the modem?

Been a very long time since I had a separate modem and router.  Was back when I had ADSL many many years ago.

Not seem much info online about people using these devices, seem some uses with someone have sky and trying to use AX86U.

Thanks

Kev

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Yes, appreciate internet isn’t quick enough but was thinking might held with the multiple devices being connected, especially as more devices will be wifi 6 compatible in the future :)

Plus access speed for local access :)

Kev

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Thanks, reason being due to needing to WFH on an doff, can’t really have internet going down frequently :)

 

So I guess choices are either Asus RT-AX82U or RT-AX86U along with the Draytek 130 modem.  How many wifi SSID’s can they have?  I was considering setting 1 up for all my internet devices like smart plugs and then having another one purely for tablet/phones/tv etc that way smartplugs can stay on the lower WIFI whilst my other devices could take better use of the faster speeds.  Also then have a separate one for Guests maybe.  The main setting point is i’d setup the same SSID/pswd for smart devices so as not to need to go round and change them all and then have a different SSID for main devices and then one for visitors/guests to use if required.

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Thanks for your replies.  It’s the fact it is new and may have some issues for a while that’s a bit concerning especially if it drops internet etc hence wondering to go for the separate modem / router which has been out longer and hopefully less issue?

 

Kev

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ah ok thanks, I always thought having extra ram helped and processor would be good for quicker updates and if running VPN from it gives more processing for other tasks too.

Do you think best to wait for the combined DSL AX82U or best to go separate device Draytek 130 and RT-AX82U or RT-AX86U?

Thanks

Kev

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ah, i saw Asus shows line stats so was hoping it would read them from the draytek modem and display them

 

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I was hoping the line stats would show in ASUS router ideally… to avoid having to connect to the modem directly….

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Thanks, I was looking at the RT-AX86U as it looks to be better:-

RT-AX82U

Processor – 1.5 GHz tri-core processor
Memory – 256 MB Flash
512 MB RAM

Data Rates – 802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
802.11n : up to 300 Mbps
802.11n (1024 QAM) : up to 500 Mbps
802.11ac (1024 QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps
802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 574 Mbps
802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps

 

RT-AX86U

Processor – 1.8 GHz quad-core processor
Memory – 256 MB Flash
1GB RAM

Data Rates – 802.11a : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
802.11b : 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g : 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps
802.11n : up to 450 Mbps
802.11n (1024 QAM) : up to 750 Mbps
802.11ac (1024 QAM) : up to 4333 Mbps
802.11ax (2.4GHz) : up to 861 Mbps
802.11ax (5GHz) : up to 4804 Mbps

i.e better CPU, ram, wifi speed is faster and I presume the RT-AX86U is newer than the ART-X82U?

Will that be compatible on BT infinity in UK? I’m looking online but not seen any posts of people using it with draytek 130 so just want to be sure it will work so can add to my list of options.

Thanks

Kev

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Thanks, I don’t have a draytek atm, I’m using a BT Smarthub connected to BT Infinity and due to issue with it (keeps dropping connection more frequently that just during the night) im considering changing it so hence trying to decide which is best, get the DSL AX82U or get a draytek 130 and  a RT-AX86U maybe? it looks better than the AX82U? will the Dratek 130 work with the RT-AX86U and show the linespeed?  if i went seperate modem and router, Would I simply login to the draytek, enter my ISP login info (bt smarthub doesn’t need a pswd or it can be anything i believe) and then just plug it into the RT-AX86U or does the AX86U need the BB login info also?

Thanks

Kev

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