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ASUS RT-AC66U B1 now doesn't support Gigabit over wired connections.

ASUS RT-AC66U B1 now doesn't support Gigabit over wired connections.

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hihi3456
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06-26-2016, 01:44 PM
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Switched back to two routers recently. Testing in an AIMesh configuration, but this article focuses on wired Ethernet performance. Speed readings consistently hover around 200 Mbps both ways. My fiber connection from AT&T gives me roughly 930 Mbps down and up. Previous Netgear Orbi setup delivered about 930 Mbps as well. I’ve tried several fixes: turned off QoS, disabled AIProtection, limited guest networks, updated firmware, changed Ethernet cables, ensured at least Cat 5e quality, rebooted devices, set DHCP aggressively, enabled NAT Acceleration, and kept jumbo frames off.
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hihi3456
06-26-2016, 01:44 PM #1

Switched back to two routers recently. Testing in an AIMesh configuration, but this article focuses on wired Ethernet performance. Speed readings consistently hover around 200 Mbps both ways. My fiber connection from AT&T gives me roughly 930 Mbps down and up. Previous Netgear Orbi setup delivered about 930 Mbps as well. I’ve tried several fixes: turned off QoS, disabled AIProtection, limited guest networks, updated firmware, changed Ethernet cables, ensured at least Cat 5e quality, rebooted devices, set DHCP aggressively, enabled NAT Acceleration, and kept jumbo frames off.

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06-26-2016, 02:32 PM
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These two units are connected either LAN to LAN or LAN to WAN. The secondary unit is likely running in a router mode as well. There appears to be an option in the router interface to enable or disable NAT hardware acceleration. This setup seems relevant for Level 1 CTF challenges and possibly Level 2 CTF with Flow Accelerator support, though gigabit connections may require enabling it on AC66U devices. Real-world performance might limit WAN-to-LAN or LAN-to-LAN speeds beyond 850Mbps.
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BlastDu06
06-26-2016, 02:32 PM #2

These two units are connected either LAN to LAN or LAN to WAN. The secondary unit is likely running in a router mode as well. There appears to be an option in the router interface to enable or disable NAT hardware acceleration. This setup seems relevant for Level 1 CTF challenges and possibly Level 2 CTF with Flow Accelerator support, though gigabit connections may require enabling it on AC66U devices. Real-world performance might limit WAN-to-LAN or LAN-to-LAN speeds beyond 850Mbps.

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06-26-2016, 07:23 PM
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LAN connections are connected on the same network. NAT acceleration is active, and CTF is also enabled. Recently, restarting my modem resolved the issue overnight, and now both wired and wireless speeds reach 100 Mbps.
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twinelia
06-26-2016, 07:23 PM #3

LAN connections are connected on the same network. NAT acceleration is active, and CTF is also enabled. Recently, restarting my modem resolved the issue overnight, and now both wired and wireless speeds reach 100 Mbps.

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06-29-2016, 04:03 PM
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Sure, I can adjust the settings to CTF+FA. Regarding your question, are you connecting via wireless or wired backhaul for AiMesh?
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Lacrosseboss15
06-29-2016, 04:03 PM #4

Sure, I can adjust the settings to CTF+FA. Regarding your question, are you connecting via wireless or wired backhaul for AiMesh?

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07-01-2016, 12:11 PM
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Connection quality is excellent with a wired backhaul, achieving 1Gbps speed. For Nat Acceleration, the choices are either "Auto" or "Disable."
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ttkyle
07-01-2016, 12:11 PM #5

Connection quality is excellent with a wired backhaul, achieving 1Gbps speed. For Nat Acceleration, the choices are either "Auto" or "Disable."

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07-05-2016, 12:37 PM
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Run the test without it enabled to determine if there’s an issue. This could indicate a problem earlier, such as between your ISP device and the first AC66U B1. Verify the ethernet cable is at least Cat5e or higher; avoid exposed wires and sharp bends.
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07-05-2016, 12:37 PM #6

Run the test without it enabled to determine if there’s an issue. This could indicate a problem earlier, such as between your ISP device and the first AC66U B1. Verify the ethernet cable is at least Cat5e or higher; avoid exposed wires and sharp bends.

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