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Author Topic: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)  (Read 296683 times)

Chrysalis

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #345 on: July 16, 2015, 05:33:24 PM »

be aware so you dont buy the wrong thing, custom firmwares dont work on the dsl models.

for stability and compatability reasons I would use a broadcom modem anyway.

Pair a hg612 or 8800nl (in bridge mode) with a rt-ac68u and you should be happy.
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michty_me

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #346 on: July 16, 2015, 05:43:13 PM »

I agree with Chrysalis on this one. The modem in the DSL-AC68U is a bit hit or miss. It looks like it performs well on short lines but for many it has been a bit of a headache.

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hacktrix2006

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #347 on: July 18, 2015, 09:38:14 PM »

Right i now own and am running a DSL AC68U, does anyone know if any of the monitoring software works on this router? If so which one. Thanks in advance.
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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #348 on: July 18, 2015, 10:15:20 PM »

Apparently RouterStats can be configured to work with it:
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2353509

It also looks like the most recent firmware for it may have broken that facility:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18606945&page=84
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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #349 on: July 18, 2015, 10:19:28 PM »

Thanks for the reply was hoping to be able to use on that would upload the data to mdw like.

Current stats for the line (Will do a reboot in the morning though tomorrow).

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DSL Firmware Version 1.0.2.7
DSL Driver Version FwVer:5.5.1.129_A_A60901 HwVer:T14.F7_0.2
DSL Link Status: up
DSL Uptime: 0 days 0 hours 14 minute(s) 23 seconds
DSL modulation: ITU G.992.5(ADSL2PLUS)
ANNEX Mode: ANNEX A
SNR Down: 6.0 dB
SNR Up: 7.0 dB
Line Attenuation Down: 52.9 dB
Line Attenuation Up: 31.4 dB
Path Mode: FastPath
Data Rate Down: 7991 kbps
Data Rate Up: 854 kbps
MAX Rate Down: 8960
MAX Rate Up: 932
POWER Down: 20.3 dbm
POWER Up: 12.3 dbm
CRC Down: 7
CRC Up: 0

Its performing better then the TPlink thats for sure. On the latest firmware though.
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jizzerman

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #350 on: July 18, 2015, 10:37:06 PM »

I have one in the cupboard I've been considering trying out again recently, as Asus seem to have made many attempts at improving the xDSL modem's firmware.

However, as it's not a Broadcom chipset I don't believe HG612 stats application can retrieve the details, hence no upload to MDWS :(
This is my main reason for not bringing it back out to play.

Ran it as a router only with a HG612 and it was great. But prefer the all in one VDSL modem for neatness :/

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #351 on: July 18, 2015, 11:20:48 PM »


However, as it's not a Broadcom chipset I don't believe HG612 stats application can retrieve the details, hence no upload to MDWS :(

Thought they had the Broadcom chip in them.
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jizzerman

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #352 on: July 18, 2015, 11:51:28 PM »

The Asus DSL-AC68U has a mediatek modem. Rest of gubbings is broadcom.

Real shame they didn't make it 100% Broadcom...
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2415716
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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #353 on: July 19, 2015, 01:07:57 AM »

I believe that was a bit of cross communication there. Jizzerman was stating that HG612 stats (program) will not work with the asus as it is not a broadcom unit. The HG612 is though.
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hacktrix2006

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #354 on: July 20, 2015, 10:36:40 AM »

So after a Reboot 23 hours ago here are my following stats.

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DSL Firmware Version 1.0.2.7
DSL Driver Version FwVer:5.5.1.129_A_A60901 HwVer:T14.F7_0.2
DSL Link Status: up
DSL Uptime : 0 days 23 hours 45 minute(s) 50 seconds
DSL modulation : ITU G.992.5(ADSL2PLUS)
ANNEX Mode : ANNEX A
SNR Down: 4.4 dB (Was at 8.0db set by myself but in evening it snr drops big time even down to 2. something)
SNR Up: 8.0 dB
Line Attenuation Down : 52.9 dB
Line Attenuation Up : 31.4 dB
Path Mode : FastPath
Data Rate Down : 7121 kbps
Data Rate Up : 836 kbps
MAX Rate Down : 8148
MAX Rate Up : 912
POWER Down : 20.3 dbm
POWER Up : 12.3 dbm
CRC Down : 697
CRC Up : 66

Setting: DSL line settings up with Stability Adjustment (ADSL) set to -2db and Rx AGC GAIN Adjustment (ADSL) High Performance.

So its a good router just for the abillity to change the SNR up and Down. Even the CRC's are lower then normal.
All i can say is I am loving this router!!
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anythingother

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #355 on: July 20, 2015, 11:42:49 AM »

Good, it gets far more criticism than it deserves.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #356 on: July 20, 2015, 11:54:08 AM »

That seems to be true but that might be down to the VDSL side of things due to the DSL firmware. I can't fault this product myself infact i deem it to be value for money considering you have a load of options to control how the connection runs in terms of High Performance or Stability profiles, coupled with SNR down and up settings its a worthy product in my eyes so far.

Even the QoS is better. Mr Youtube playing catch up and me playing online is no longer a rubberbanding nightmare. Even higher WiFi performance is great.

The only downside so far is the fact that there isn't a way to use DSL Stats software yet since the last updated firmware.
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ricke17

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #357 on: July 20, 2015, 11:58:21 AM »

I love this router too, but have a strange thing going on.

Since the recent firmware update (6553) when I log into my UI all I can see when I click the Wireless tab is the 5GHz wifi, the 2.4GHz is missing.  I posted on the ASUS forums and a fellow user (non-ASUS staff) suggested updating with a beta firmware, which I am reluctant to do.

The wifi is fine but I had adjusted the channels prior to the firmware update.

Any suggestions?

Rick.
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anythingother

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #358 on: July 20, 2015, 12:06:56 PM »

Can you post a screen capture to show what you mean?

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

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ricke17

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Re: ASUS DSL-AC68U (VDSL modem/router)
« Reply #359 on: July 20, 2015, 12:10:41 PM »

Can you post a screen capture to show what you mean?

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

Sure - as you can see I can only select the 5GHz in this screenshot.


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