Anyone Using an Asus DSL-AC68U

bledd · 6 Jun 2016 at 13:09

adamau5 said:
Finally gave up.... And bought a ubiquiti edge router lite and an open reach modem. Better all round. ...

This is what I opted for instead of trying this Asus. Had enough trouble with my DSL-N55U.

The trouble with Asus is they seem to release products before fully testing them, then they use the public as their testers and they are not very forthcoming with information.

If they were more pro-active on their forums and support, then I would overlook it a little.

Bodster · 8 Jun 2016 at 19:20

For whatever reason the latest stable (non-beta) patch messed something up on my router. Constant connection drops with the general message of 'ethernet link down'.

I have since rolled back to a previous firmware, however my internet speeds have been gradually dropping from 80Mbps down all the way to 35Mbps at the moment. I am with talk talk on 80/20 and have complained to them about it, but I do think it was triggered by that firmware. Very strange...

ViRuS2k · 9 Jun 2016 at 00:40

Latest firmware is pretty good BTW

still rocking 80/20 speeds actually its been awesome all year lol
its probably cause i ditched using the dsl_ac68u as a modem and only use it as a router now...... in co with a Offcom Broadcom HG612 modem

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Great website for stats on your connection as well and alerts you to drop outs via email as well...

Im quite happy

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bremen1874 · 9 Jun 2016 at 01:28

Wasn't the only significant problem the modem?

I'd assume these were mostly purchased by people wanting a single box solution at a time where the separate Openreach modems were still the norm.

If you're going to use a separate modem there were/are better/cheaper router options available.

ViRuS2k · 9 Jun 2016 at 05:31

bremen1874 said:
Wasn't the only significant problem the modem?

I'd assume these were mostly purchased by people wanting a single box solution at a time where the separate Openreach modems were still the norm.

If you're going to use a separate modem there were/are better/cheaper router options available.

I only went the modem/router route cause the modem on this asus router does not like my line when it comes to CRC errors, even though it was/is stable using the asus modem it still bugs me when i see high crc / error seconds count compared to the open reach modems very low error seconds.

babis3g · 9 Jun 2016 at 09:58

Bodster said:
For whatever reason the latest stable (non-beta) patch messed something up on my router. Constant connection drops with the general message of 'ethernet link down'.

I have since rolled back to a previous firmware, however my internet speeds have been gradually dropping from 80Mbps down all the way to 35Mbps at the moment. I am with talk talk on 80/20 and have complained to them about it, but I do think it was triggered by that firmware. Very strange...

HI, if happens again ... at wan>internet connection>edit>additional pppd options ... try the command
lcp-echo-interval 0
If will not connect, try instead of 0 value, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

Ayahuasca · 9 Jun 2016 at 11:09

Turns out the copper outside my house has been deteriorating for a while, had it replaced on Tuesday and my line is much better, max attainable rates are now 120/40mb :eek:

CRC errors are much lower as well now.

RandomNoob · 9 Jun 2016 at 11:30

babis3g said:
HI, if happens again ... at wan>internet connection>edit>additional pppd options ... try the command
lcp-echo-interval 0
If will not connect, try instead of 0 value, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

Hmm, I will look into this thanks.

Same issues here.

Bodster · 9 Jun 2016 at 12:25

I'll keep a bookmark of that Babis, thanks!

azazl187 · 14 Jun 2016 at 12:06

Hi All, random question here. How do i get this router working with BT Infinity? It only has Ethernet connections on the back so will i need to plug it into a separate modem?

PlumpMonkey · 14 Jun 2016 at 12:10

If you have bought the router only version of this (Model RT-AC68U) then you will need to use the HomeHub as your modem and connect that via Ethernet.

If you actually have the Modem/Router version (Model DSL-AC68U) then there should be a DSL connection on the back which you plug the DSL connection in to.

azazl187 · 14 Jun 2016 at 13:07

PlumpMonkey said:
If you have bought the router only version of this (Model RT-AC68U) then you will need to use the HomeHub as your modem and connect that via Ethernet.

If you actually have the Modem/Router version (Model DSL-AC68U) then there should be a DSL connection on the back which you plug the DSL connection in to.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...gigabit-adsl-vdsl-modem-router-nw-077-as.html

This is the DSL version and it does not have a DSL connection in the back when i look at the images. If i do indeed have the router only version does the BT home hub have a modem only setting?

PlumpMonkey · 14 Jun 2016 at 13:12

If it really is the DSL version then you should have this blue port as indicated here to plug the connection into.

The model number is printed on the front of the vbox, top-right, and also on the back at the top in the middle.

azazl187 · 14 Jun 2016 at 13:23

Hmm something tells me that i have the RT version as i have a button on the back to turn the LED lights off.... Ill have to check when i get home.

XeNoNF50 · 14 Jun 2016 at 13:37

Not got the DSL, just the RT, but works excellently for me and my uses

azazl187 · 14 Jun 2016 at 13:59

XeNoNF50 said:
Not got the DSL, just the RT, but works excellently for me and my uses

What ISP do you have it connected to? Can you make use of the ASUS remote connection features?

ViRuS2k · 14 Jun 2016 at 17:51

azazl187 said:
Hmm something tells me that i have the RT version as i have a button on the back to turn the LED lights off.... Ill have to check when i get home.

If your interested, and need the DSL_ version, i would be interested in swapping you for my dsl for your ac version + cash if your interested.

Overlag · 15 Jun 2016 at 00:12

Has anyone got IP6 working with this router?

XeNoNF50 · 15 Jun 2016 at 16:32

azazl187 said:
What ISP do you have it connected to? Can you make use of the ASUS remote connection features?

I am with BT. I have the BT feeding through to the router. I don't know what you mean about remote connection but I'm pretty certain it'll work if it's a feature. I can access my NAS drive from out of the home as well (Seagate Central) as the hard drive plugged into the router using ASUS AiCloud.

azazl187 · 19 Jun 2016 at 15:46

XeNoNF50 said:
I am with BT. I have the BT feeding through to the router. I don't know what you mean about remote connection but I'm pretty certain it'll work if it's a feature. I can access my NAS drive from out of the home as well (Seagate Central) as the hard drive plugged into the router using ASUS AiCloud.

that's pretty much what I ment

. Is it BT infinity that you have?