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I just flashed the latest stable merlin build 384.7_2, so far so good. :)

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Just picked one of these up, very happy so far.

Have you flashed it with RMerlins firmware yet? well worth it if you get the chance. https://asuswrt.lostrealm.ca/

Not yet, might give it a try over the weekend.  Is there a stable build available, have you tested?

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Just picked one of these up, very happy so far. :)

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I think i’ll return this one and get that, even though its a little more expensive it seem the better choice. Thanks mate

Enjoy ? – just keep in mind, try to buy a non Chinese version i.e. not from Gearbest etc, as these do have Language problems when used outside China, Forum Member @grisu has ranted heavily about this on my old forum.

I saw them, if it’s cheaper it’s usually too good to be true.  I bought an AC86U from scan.co.uk, first order I placed with them since 2006 lol.

 

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I think i’ll return this one and get that, even though its a little more expensive it seem the better choice.

 

Thanks mate

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I wish I had checked with you first lol, I was looking at the AC86U but that was out of my budget.

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Thanks, from those settings, you are on 100Mbps ?

Hello.  Yes I had changed that to 300mbps, I had done that after i took the screenshot.  I ran a few tests and on my PC which has one of these. https://www.asus.com/uk/Networking/PCE-AC55BT/

Speeds were just over 300mbps down and 60mbps up which is what i expected, but using a direct connection with ethernet its under 40mbps download and around 60mbps upload?

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@retired account – did you manage to get the Fritz!Box working and if so, did you have any issues with VLAN (802.1q) ? was it needed?

Hi.  I have just switched over to the 3490 today, It’s working with out inputting the VLAN ID but speeds are all over the place?  Maybe I have done something wrong?

I put in username as bthomehub@btbroadband.com

Password was left blank

I had to manually put in the download speeds (see attached screens)

 

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First time plugging the Home Hub in, ran a quick speed test.  At least there is some internet there, I have not moved in yet.  When I do the FRITZ! Box gets plugged back in :)

https://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/4338978460

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There is an ONT installed at the new property (see attached) They are sending me a Home Hub 6 but i’m going to be using the FRITZ!Box :)

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I see, how do you know FTTP is available, did the housing Development company advise you on this,? or is the newbuild of your own creation (labour)

Haha no I did not build it!  FTTP is available as our next door neighbour has it, the new house has not been enabled at the cabinet yet that’s what BT told me.  I am waiting for a response from Openreach as the sooner its online then I can place a new order, think I may go for Zen Internet for my ISP.

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It’s a new build, no number yet I believe.

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That’s good to know.  Update from my home move, Plusnet cannot offer me FTTP so my contract will end at the start of November.  Now I need to try and find another provider, the only thing is that my new house is not showing on the DSL checker yet or BT’s website. :(

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£100 bargain for FTTP, the survey as you may or may not know I assume will be dependant on how far you are from the DSLAM, let us know how it goes and if they want to use you as a trial, you might get a better deal I am also with PlusNet VDSL, so will be interesting to see how yours progresses?

I’ll keep you updated, thanks

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How is the new firmware, is it working well?

Yeah it seems to be ok, i have done a factory reset so just reconfiguring it at the moment. I will be moving into a new build property soon which has FTTP, just waiting to see if Plusnet can offer it.

FTTP, posh hey! I thought PlusNet was still Trailing FTTP, so will be interesting if you have access to it via PlusNet?

The guy i spoke to said they are going to send someone out to do a survey, he said that he thinks its unlikely they will be able to offer it.  If they cannot I can leave contract early no fees, but if they can offer it there is a one off fee to pay of about £100 or waive that and have a longer contract.

Still have not heard back from them yet!

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