re: Problem with router: speed slows to crawl, I unplug and it resets to high speed

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ok guys, thanks for the help... i reset the router and updated the firmware. speed back up (both hard wired and wifi). lets hope it sticks!

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Hope this works out for you.

The "replace router" replies are ridiculous. I have this same router RT-AC66U and it's a fairly high-end consumer router. Unless it's a faulty unit, there is no way it should go out after a year. If I'm not mistaken, ASUS is rated #1 in consumer router ratings. I have this router and a RT-N66U and they're both excellent.

Also, besides the stock ASUS firmware, you can use DD-WRT firmware which can unlock a lot of features and performance. Just like any firmware (stock or otherwise), you can brick your router by screwing it up. But there is a lot of documentation and youtube videos if you go that route.

I'd even contact ASUS if you think you have a hardware issue. Reply to one of my posts if you need help, I rarely check the tech board anymore.