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philbake1
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Re: Problems and Security of TM-AC1900 ROUTER (rebranded ASUS)
I have one of these I got from T-MOBILE back in 2014 or 2015. It updated to Firmware ver .3199 2 or 3 years agoyears ago and that was it. It still works just fine, and I'm using it at my second home in AZ. I never tried to flash it with ASUS firmware though. Not sure about security, but there's nothing vulnerable behind it…just phones and streaming video, so I'm not concerned.26Visto0likes0ComentariosRe: Is the TM-AC1900 ROUTER still supported?????
I noticed in my account, under coverage devices, the TM-AC1900 T-Mo sent me a few years ago (2015?) for free isn't even listed anymore. I took the unit to my seasonal home in Arizona and use it there. It's on Firmware v 3199, and has been for the past two years. I have not ever tried to put Asus firmware on the thing. Works perfectly, though I also have an RT-AC1900P as my main router at home. They look identical, and the Firmware on this one has been continuously updated However, functionally, they're pretty much identical. Doesn't seem like there any updates for the old TMO router that are critical. The FAQ on the last update in Feb 2018 was some sort of security update. I'd heard that TMO sold their stock and returned working units to 3rd party sellers...that's the source of them on Ebay/Amazon, etc. I'd guess that eventually, if not already, TMO won't even ask for them back. As other posters have commented, they do not supply them anymore.12Visto0likes0ComentariosRe: Is the TM-AC1900 ROUTER still supported?????
I don't know a way to clone the settings....but really all you'd need to do is assign the new router the same SSID's and passwords as the old one. Your devices should just connect automatically once they see them. Unless you've got some complicated access set up for each device. If so, you might want to contact Asus to see if there's a way.14Visto0likes0ComentariosRe: Is the TM-AC1900 ROUTER still supported?????
It's been so long now, they may not know what to do with it. If you're worried about being sure your account is credited, I'd send it back...contact support for an address. Or, if you're continuing as a customer, just put it aside until someone asks for it back. I took mine to my second home in AZ and use it there. It's really a great router.14Visto0likes0ComentariosRe: Is the TM-AC1900 ROUTER still supported?????
These were provided when TMO was still upgrading their coverage, and WIFI calling provided a quick fix for customers in poor coverage areas. With their coverage now improved in many places, I'm betting they just felt the return on investment wasn't there...and that the boosters were a better alternative for those still in marginal areas. Plus, with home Internet speeds now commonly in excess of 50-100 mbps, a router with firmware that prioritizes WIFI Calling isn't necessary anymore. Any router will provide adequate bandwidth. That said, I'm still using mine, with the 3199 Firmware and it works wonderfully. When/if it dies, I'll send it back and buy a new router. I understand that if you try to flash the router with ASUS RT-AC68u firmware now, it will eventually revert back to the TMO stock firmware. The last update (3199) I think came back in February or March 2018.17Visto0likes0Comentarios