Anyone Using an Asus DSL-AC68U

Can someone help?

So I have sky fiber, a Dsl-ac68u and a hg612 (unlocked)
Can I get online with this combination or do I need the non dsl version with the Merlin firmware? I was originally just going to use the asus on its own but struggling with the settings so thought I would get things stable first, then play around.
Thanks for any assistance.
 
Markke said:
So I have sky fiber, a Dsl-ac68u and a hg612 (unlocked)
Can I get online with this combination or do I need the non dsl version with the Merlin firmware? I was originally just going to use the asus on its own but struggling with the settings so thought I would get things stable first, then play around.
Thanks for any assistance.
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i think last beta/official had issue with the lan ports transferring/change them to wan ... so update to latest beta posted up ... and see this post
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx..._id=11&model=DSL-AC68U&page=1&SLanguage=en-us

If your isp supports pure bridge mode then all you need to do is set at dual wan (not need to enable it) a lan port into wan & then set it (wan>internet connection) as pppoe (with username pass at asus)
If not bridge mode ... then see that link for alternative solution
if the 612 is set with pppoe passthrough ... then at asus try as well to enable pppoe relay if helps (wan>NAT Passthrough)
 
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jonny8888 said:
Thanks. I really like the features of this ASUS but unfortunately it looks like ADSL modem performance is not good.

I've looked at other modem routers but none as feature rich as ASUS...

8 minutes DSL uptime over 30k CRC Down errors and counting...
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30k? thousands? ... if yes then your line must have packet loss, maybe due to bad weather or not wirering or too many phone sockets in your house ... you may tell me isp modem does not have this issue but seems asus is little more sensitive with packet loss ... disable the DLA and set stability adjustment to -2 ... if still 30.000 errors in short time, try stability to -3, i am sure that will help
 
babis3g said:
i think last beta/official had issue with the lan ports transferring/change them to wan ... so update to latest beta posted up ... and see this post
http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx..._id=11&model=DSL-AC68U&page=1&SLanguage=en-us

If your isp supports pure bridge mode then all you need to do is set at dual wan (not need to enable it) a lan port into wan & then set it (wan>internet connection) as pppoe (with username pass at asus)
If not bridge mode ... then see that link for alternative solution
if the 612 is set with pppoe passthrough ... then at asus try as well to enable pppoe relay if helps (wan>NAT Passthrough)
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Appreciate the help, glad to know it is possible then, didn't want to buy anymore more kit!
 
Markke said:
Appreciate the help, glad to know it is possible then, didn't want to buy anymore more kit!
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it should be ok, just try 1 of the 2 combinations ... if your isp supports pure bridge it should be easy via pppoe... if you can change the settings at a hacked 612
I have set it with a draytek 120 which is been set with pppoe reply similar like the hg612 (also i think is set as pppoe)
 
Hi

May look to upgrade to this router from an n66u soon.

I take it the ac68u has all the latest wireless specs such as ac.

I get a bit confused with all the wireless jargon but just want to be sure this router can get the best performance from the latest wifi devices specs.

Also I keep seeing that there is ac68P version which has a higher cpu or something, but I cant seem to see anywhere selling that in the UK?

Thanks
 
With mine, It was a toss up of 7Mb less sync speed or the same sync as the HG612 with thousands more errors an hour. It is currently gathering dust while the D7000 does what the DSL-AC68U should have done out of the box.
 
My DSL-AC68U has been extremely solid as well.
Up and running for about 4 months (since a powerfail)
with no CRC down errors and about 300 up.
If you have a good line and are connected to a Huawei DSLAM I would be
surprised if you have problems.
 
I am on a Huawei cab and usually sync around 74mbps so a reasonable line I would say. The features are great with the device, There is no doubting that but I think many lost confidence in it a long time ago. Fair play to those who persisted and have managed to get it stable.
 
spacemonkey said:
My DSL-AC68U has been extremely solid as well.
Up and running for about 4 months (since a powerfail)
with no CRC down errors and about 300 up.
If you have a good line and are connected to a Huawei DSLAM I would be
surprised if you have problems.
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I think quite a few have had issues on the modem ADSL side, mine was stable apart from the modem deciding to reboot every few days or so for 30 seconds ie famous "ethernet link down" issue with this modem if you google.

Real shame because I would have kept mine(good Wifi range, nice GUI etc ) but most users and gamers need stable devices and not worry about their modem going down in middle of gaming etc ...

My TP Link VR900 is rock stable even on wifi in gaming two floors up, now my Asus was on wired most of the time but the modem rebooting issue never got fixed and I needed something stable.
I have had previous Asus modems before and they were more stable then the DSL-AC68U on ADSL.

Personally I think it's a firmware bug or setting that Asus some how missed, but then have had plenty of time to fix it, just look at how many firmware updates the AC68U has had, must be some kind of record for a modem/router.
End of the day happy I have the TP-Link VR900 as my Asus replacement, it's a 5/5 dark horse star.
 
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Elevon said:
I think quite a few have had issues on the modem ADSL side, mine was stable apart from the modem deciding to reboot every few days or so for 30 seconds ie famous "ethernet link down" issue with this modem if you google.

Real shame because I would have kept mine(good Wifi range, nice GUI etc ) but most users and gamers need stable devices and not worry about their modem going down in middle of gaming etc ...

My TP Link VR900 is rock stable even on wifi in gaming two floors up, now my Asus was on wired most of the time but the modem rebooting issue never got fixed and I needed something stable.
I have had previous Asus modems before and they were more stable then the DSL-AC68U on ADSL.

Personally I think it's a firmware bug or setting that Asus some how missed, but then have had plenty of time to fix it, just look at how many firmware updates the AC68U has had, must be some kind of record for a modem/router.
End of the day happy I have the TP-Link VR900 as my Asus replacement, it's a 5/5 dark horse star.
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I guess you mean by rebooting ... is different issue than the ethernet link down .. it does not reboot the modem (power on / off)
Next time (if you use the asus) try 2 possible solutions for the ethernet link down

administration > system > wps behavior > turn leds on/off > apply
Then top side button hold it for about 2 seconds to turn off leds

An other user mentioned that turning off wps (anyway is not so secure to leave it on) .. disable ipv6 advertising (ipv6 tab) ... disable ipv6 firewall ... does the job
 
babis3g said:
I guess you mean by rebooting ... is different issue than the ethernet link down .. it does not reboot the modem (power on / off)
Next time (if you use the asus) try 2 possible solutions for the ethernet link down

administration > system > wps behavior > turn leds on/off > apply
Then top side button hold it for about 2 seconds to turn off leds

An other user mentioned that turning off wps (anyway is not so secure to leave it on) .. disable ipv6 advertising (ipv6 tab) ... disable ipv6 firewall ... does the job
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When I had mine never used WPS, always did a manual input of my long security key, IPV6 was disabled on mine as well.

End of the day my TP Link VR 900 may have been 10 quid dearer, but it just works 100% straight out of the box like any good modem/router.
 
Elevon said:
When I had mine never used WPS, always did a manual input of my long security key, IPV6 was disabled on mine as well.

End of the day my TP Link VR 900 may have been 10 quid dearer, but it just works 100% straight out of the box like any good modem/router.
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well seems this Asus model was not for your line ... they will bring out later some broadcom based as well :) to cover some specific lines
 
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babis3g said:
well seems this Asus model was not for your line ... they will bring out later some broadcom based as well :) to cover some specific lines
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It's not the chipset, I've had previous Asus based modems with older ralink based chipsets on my line with no issues ie Asus DSL-N55U for over a year with no issues, even used the Asus DSL-N10 as well before that.


Not so much the chipset but model in my case, now and then most manufacturers have that "problem modem/router" that quite a few users get issues with.
 
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