Dear BCRocker,    Thank you for your comment. We do understand your disappointment with the product and the inconvenience this may have caused if you are unable to establish an internet connection. To resolve the connection problem, please verify if the router's security credentials matches with your ISP's modem credentials. Check if the PC or device connecting to the router is working properly and within range to the router, the router is within 30 feet to the ISP's modem, if not wired with a network cable, and ISP's internet service or connection is working properly or stable. Legacy devices may not work properly with WIFI6-7, please check updates for these devices. Additionally, try connecting this manually to either 2.4GHz or 5GHz and update the router's firmware if it is running with an older version. Firmware is available for download at: https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-be88u/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=RT-BE88U . For helpful tips on how to setup the router properly, please visit our product support page at: https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1016107/ . Furthermore, place the router in the center of the area you want to cover, avoid placing the router near metal objects, electronic devices or direct sunlight, position the router on a flat, hard surface and halfway between the floor and ceiling. Also, dense building materials, such as gypsum, concrete walls and planks can affect Wi-Fi signal penetration. Should you need further assistance with the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.      Thank you for choosing an ASUS product.     Regards,  Rodel  ASUS Customer Loyalty 

Dear Jonathan L, Thank you for your comment. We certainly understand your disappointment and the inconvenience this may have caused if the AC adapter is shorting out. All ASUS products undergo intensive quality control testing and inspections, this is a random problem. ASUS provides warranty coverage for the product. We recommend you send the product in for service if you are experiencing hardware issue so this may be resolved immediately. A RMA number is required to send it in for service. For RMA details, please go to: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/818/. If you need more information or further assistance with the warranty for the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or, you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/. Thank you for choosing an ASUS product. Regards, Rodel ASUS Customer Loyalty