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T-Mobile Asus TM-AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router (Open Box)

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Paydeals via eBay has T-Mobile Asus TM-AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router (Open Box) for $29.99. Shipping is free.

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Condition:
  • New product but box is open
Features:
  • Dual band with the latest 802; 11 AC 3x3 technology for combined speeds of up to 1900 Mbps
  • 1 GigaHertz dual core CPU enables smart multitasking by dedicating separate lanes for Wi Fi and USB data; Network standard: IEEE 802; 11a, IEEE 802; 11B, IEEE 802; 11G, IEEE 802; 11N, IEEE 802; 11AC, IPv4, IPv6. Memory: 128 MB Flash; 256 MB RAM
  • Effortless router setup with the ASUSWRT web based interface; Dual band connectivity for compatibility and performance
  • Monitor and manage your network with ease from your mobile device using the intuitive ASUS router app

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    • This price is $70 lower (70% savings) than the new list price of $100.
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Paydeals via eBay has T-Mobile Asus TM-AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Router (Open Box) for $29.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks Staff Member Tooturntt3 for sharing this deal

Condition:
  • New product but box is open
Features:
  • Dual band with the latest 802; 11 AC 3x3 technology for combined speeds of up to 1900 Mbps
  • 1 GigaHertz dual core CPU enables smart multitasking by dedicating separate lanes for Wi Fi and USB data; Network standard: IEEE 802; 11a, IEEE 802; 11B, IEEE 802; 11G, IEEE 802; 11N, IEEE 802; 11AC, IPv4, IPv6. Memory: 128 MB Flash; 256 MB RAM
  • Effortless router setup with the ASUSWRT web based interface; Dual band connectivity for compatibility and performance
  • Monitor and manage your network with ease from your mobile device using the intuitive ASUS router app

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $70 lower (70% savings) than the new list price of $100.
  • About this store:
    • Free 30 day returns

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kwadguy
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No one should buy this unless they intend on flashing it to the 68U--which is NOT difficult if you have a bit of computer literacy.

The 68U is still supported (last firmware update 5/21/21) and will be supported if you flash the firmware. If you don't flash the firmware, you'll be stuck on T-Mobile firmware that is many years old now.
Tig Ol Bitties
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Bought one $50 4 yrs ago. Flashed, still runs like a champ.
Parad153
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I have been using this for years (flashed it on 2nd year for performance boost) and am still happy with it. No desire to upgrade to pricey wifi6 router just yet especially everything is running fine.

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Oct 08, 2021 07:41 PM
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GregM3744Oct 08, 2021 07:41 PM
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I owned this router. Worked great but no software updates and no security fixes for a few years now, unless you want to hassle with flashing it to a ASUS RT-AC68U/P. I dumped it for an eero 6.
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Quote from GregM3744 :
I owned this router. Worked great but no software updates and no security fixes for a few years now, unless you want to hassle with flashing it to a ASUS RT-AC68U/P. I dumped it for an eero 6.
I have been using this for years (flashed it on 2nd year for performance boost) and am still happy with it. No desire to upgrade to pricey wifi6 router just yet especially everything is running fine.
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Oct 08, 2021 08:11 PM
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Tig Ol BittiesOct 08, 2021 08:11 PM
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Bought one $50 4 yrs ago. Flashed, still runs like a champ.
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Quote from GregM3744 :
I owned this router. Worked great but no software updates and no security fixes for a few years now, unless you want to hassle with flashing it to a ASUS RT-AC68U/P. I dumped it for an eero 6.
No one should buy this unless they intend on flashing it to the 68U--which is NOT difficult if you have a bit of computer literacy.

The 68U is still supported (last firmware update 5/21/21) and will be supported if you flash the firmware. If you don't flash the firmware, you'll be stuck on T-Mobile firmware that is many years old now.
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Oct 08, 2021 08:21 PM
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fyuOct 08, 2021 08:21 PM
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Quote from kwadguy :
No one should buy this unless they intend on flashing it to the 68U--which is NOT difficult if you have a bit of computer literacy.

The 68U is still supported (last firmware update 5/21/21) and will be supported if you flash the firmware. If you don't flash the firmware, you'll be stuck on T-Mobile firmware that is many years old now.
are there any up to date guides for flashing to 68u properly?
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Quote from fyu :
are there any up to date guides for flashing to 68u properly?
https://slickdeals.net/f/12685621-t-mobile-wi-fi-cellspot-router-tm-ac1900-certified-pre-owned-39-99-plus-free-shipping?p=124882258#post124882258

Never got the one I bought to take the flash so it just sits on a shelf in the garage.
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Oct 08, 2021 08:30 PM
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dinc44Oct 08, 2021 08:30 PM
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Quote from kwadguy :
No one should buy this unless they intend on flashing it to the 68U--which is NOT difficult if you have a bit of computer literacy.

The 68U is still supported (last firmware update 5/21/21) and will be supported if you flash the firmware. If you don't flash the firmware, you'll be stuck on T-Mobile firmware that is many years old now.
I have two of these I got for free from T-Mobile. I've been wanting to add a third unit to help cover more area.

So, I should at least definitely flash the two I already have?
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Oct 08, 2021 08:57 PM
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ehong33234Oct 08, 2021 08:57 PM
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I tried for hours to flash this thing to a 68U and couldn't get it to work. I'm pretty tech savvy too. Maybe I'll give it another try.

Anyone using this for AI mesh and if so, how's the performance?
Oct 08, 2021 09:05 PM
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jlv2Oct 08, 2021 09:05 PM
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Frankly, I wouldn't buy one from this seller and use it without flashing it. Who knows what is on there.

That said, I use one of these in my house (it's one of 2 APs), and each of my daughters has one in their houses. It works great.
Oct 08, 2021 09:47 PM
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AntsNMyEyesJohnsonOct 08, 2021 09:47 PM
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Quote from ehong33234 :
I tried for hours to flash this thing to a 68U and couldn't get it to work. I'm pretty tech savvy too. Maybe I'll give it another try.

Anyone using this for AI mesh and if so, how's the performance?
I have 3 of these in my townhouse apartment (flashed to the 68U & set up as AI Mesh system) and the system runs flawlessly. No issues ever for several years since it went up.
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ehong33234Oct 08, 2021 09:47 PM
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Quote from AntsNMyEyesJohnson :
I have 3 of these in my townhouse apartment (flashed to the 68U & set up as AI Mesh system) and the system runs flawlessly. No issues ever for several years since it went up.
What kind of speeds are you getting compared to your ISP speed?
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IamProOct 08, 2021 09:55 PM
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Mine straight up died
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Oct 08, 2021 10:16 PM
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patmeebersOct 08, 2021 10:16 PM
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I have 2 of these. One has been up for several years without issue. It has a ton of clients on it.. The only one, so far, that covers the entire house with a strong signal. The other one is waiting for me to flash. :o(

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Oct 08, 2021 10:17 PM
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bilditup1Oct 08, 2021 10:17 PM
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Quote from GregM3744 :
I owned this router. Worked great but no software updates and no security fixes for a few years now, unless you want to hassle with flashing it to a ASUS RT-AC68U/P. I dumped it for an eero 6.
Can be flashed to regular model with some effort. I find that the Wi-Fi section is hit and miss though when using these as AiMesh access points.

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