Is ASUS RT-AX5400 compatible with 500mbit FTTP?

[_Daniel_]

I replaced BT 150mbps with 500mbps Sky Ultrafast Plus. Speed is good but I am quite disappointed with poor parental / time controls and clearly weaker wi-fi range.

So now thinking about buying 3rd party router with good parental and time management (turning off WiFi after specific time and time used on device) and good range (beamforming)

I am thinking about ASUS RT-AX5400. Would it work with direct connection to ONT? Is this good router for what I want?

I appreciate that this is very common question, but couldn't find answer for this particular router.

Thank you!

Daniel

[cookiemonsteruk · Accepted solution]

@_Daniel_ 

All asus rt ax models should work directly connected to the openreach in the ul ont.  Simply locate client identifier (option 61) and enter

anything@skydsl|anything

And enter MTU 1500 or accept the default value of 1492

[Bhams198888]

Hi, I have just bought the ASUs rt-ax5400 to use with sky fttp. My issue is I cannot locate where to find the DHCP OPTION 61 in the asus app. I have checked that the firmware is up to date. Any help would be great!! Thanks in advance! @cookiemonsteruk 

[cuke]

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@Bhams198888 wrote:

Hi, I have just bought the ASUs rt-ax5400 to use with sky fttp. My issue is I cannot locate where to find the DHCP OPTION 61 in the asus app. I have checked that the firmware is up to date. Any help would be great!! Thanks in advance! @cookiemonsteruk 

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@Bhams198888 you need to use a web browser interface not the app to find those settings.

[Bhams198888]

Hi @cuke thanks for the reply! So for that do I need to hard wire a laptop to the computer? Is there then a website to go to to get to that interface? 

[Madhatter]

You need to login to the webpage for the router, instructions here

https://www.asus.com/support/faq/109928/

You will need the admin username and password, username is usually admin.

Once in its a question of finding the settings you need to change.

I am in the market for a new router, would welcome feedback on how you get on and if its an improvement over the SKY HUB.

[cuke]

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@Bhams198888 wrote:

Hi @cuke thanks for the reply! So for that do I need to hard wire a laptop to the computer? Is there then a website to go to to get to that interface? 

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No you can do it from wireless, just type in the ip address of the router into the browser heading. 

https://www.asus.com/uk/support/faq/1005263/#:~:text=If%20you%20forgot%20the%20router,based%20on%20y....