The Asus RT-AC68U cannot handle a 1Gbps fiber connection.
The Asus RT-AC68U cannot handle a 1Gbps fiber connection.
It's believed that wired internet connections don't move data as quickly as modern routers would need to handle them, so manufacturers didn't prioritize building routers that could route and deliver such speeds. The RT-AC68U is indeed quite outdated for supporting 1Gbps connections at that time.
I completely understand. I'm feeling a bit let down. I'm unsure if adding Merlin will boost WAN to LAN speeds. I changed my modem from a bridge to a router, but the ISP blocked updates for IPv4 settings and won't provide credentials for changes. So I'd rather keep using the RT-AC68U instead of reconfiguring everything. Probably 420 Mbit isn't too bad, I'll check out https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/ later when I have time...
Do you have the att gpon fiber system? If yes, there are several methods to completely bypass their router using pfSense or edge routers. Your router acts as a bridge between the outside and the att router, only forwarding 802.1x packets to the att router, which lets you maintain full routing control. Check out the guide here: https://github.com/aus/pfatt. Why rely on your router if you're still using the att box for NAT? Just switch to using switches on your own network.
I can turn on the true bridge mode on your ISP router or modem when you have an external WAN IP on your router. The issue is that your 3-year-old device isn’t able to handle more than 420Mbps.
It can handle a WAN speed up to 420Mbit, but connecting it over LAN requires a Gigabit port since we upgraded directly from 100-BASE-T to 1000-BASE-T. Regarding WiFi, it operates on shared frequencies with other devices nearby. With Wi-Fi 5 offering speeds around 866Mbit, you're unlikely to surpass the 420Mbit mark unless conditions are ideal. When multiple users share the same network, performance drops further. It's reasonable to suggest that most people prefer LAN-to-LAN transfers over broadband connections exceeding 100Mbit. While I acknowledge router makers sometimes list speeds without clear context, it’s frustrating when they don’t specify actual capabilities. It would be better if manufacturers provided transparent WAN speed guarantees. Some models, like the 802.11ac unit with only 100Mbit ports, may not justify the feature. Additionally, many ISP routers are constrained by their processor power, making high-performance WiFi operation difficult. Even strong devices such as the TP-Link Archer C7 v2 struggle to maintain speed when pushing full capacity on WiFi. Ultimately, the issue lies in the mismatch between expectations and reality—fast broadband demands more than basic consumer gear.
Hello! I've checked Asus's website for the firmware signature version, but the current one listed is 3.0.0.4.384.45717 from May 13, 2019. It seems different from the version shown in your screenshot (2.134). This new release appears automatically on your router without any manual update. Your VPN connections stopped working properly when you first set them up. After installing or enabling an OpenVPN profile, the connection status shows a rotating icon during setup and then either an X or a checkmark after a few seconds. When you press the Activate button, it displays an X icon, and you need to refresh the System Logs page to confirm if the activation succeeded. Going back to the OpenVPN list page shows a Check icon, indicating the page needs refreshing to verify a successful connection.