Guys how are you?
Just two quetions
Is there any store already selling the U version? If yes where can we find?
If not:
If i buy the R version, when the U version goes avaiable to buy can i use the U FW`s or i will need to use the R ones?
Thanks
Guys how are you?
Just two quetions
Is there any store already selling the U version? If yes where can we find?
If not:
If i buy the R version, when the U version goes avaiable to buy can i use the U FW`s or i will need to use the R ones?
Thanks
The only difference between the two is the R and U suffix. This is for sales and marketing reasons known only to ASUS.
Any time you see an "R" or "W" (white) suffix on an ASUS router, the same applies. Hardware and firmware are identical.
Both run the same firmware. Both run the same RMerlin firmware.
Now. Stop. Asking. Please.
I moved your post in the topic because it perpetuates the idea that the U and R are different.Had you bothered to read and study my post, you should have realized that it was a "How to" and not a request for help. I'm fully aware that the only difference between the two models is nomenclature which was the reason for the post in the first place. Apparently, patience and sublety are not your forte. Please, do everyone a favor and RTFP before commenting.
i understand they are different. But why would ASUS not update both of them. Looking like one fixes EU problems? Asus > Support > AC87R and AC87U have different latest firmwares?
.Gentlemen, I think this officially settles it.
The R and U versions ARE different routers.
While they may technically be the same in hardware, the manufacturer has branded them as two different routers, same as is done with a couple of professional cameras we use. This allows the manufacturer some leeway and wiggle room in issuing fixes, firmware updates, honoring warranties and how they are honored (Hello Mumbai).
Yes, we all know the R is Best Buy and the U something else.
But until the manufacturer or the poor, slovenly webmaster fixes something on the website, Asus is treating this as two flavors of routers!
To get around this confusion, you may wish to look at the very helpful post by Magnetron on the first page of this same thread we are on, on how to make your R into a U version and stay with the herd.
.
How could anyone be this wrong and not even know it? But then we got Obama twice for president. So in that regard I think I answered my own question.
Is there a way to do this to change the rt-n66u into rt-n66w?
Please refrain from political references of any kind. For one thing it is so off-topic there may not be any appropriate SNB forum for political references..
How could anyone be this wrong and not even know it? But then we got Obama twice for president. So in that regard I think I answered my own question.
You will have to stop by the hardware store and buy some white spray paint - the RT-N66W is a white version of the RT-N66U.
Is there a way to do this to change the rt-n66u into rt-n66w?
I upgraded the cfe on an rt-n66u but didn't change it before flashing it , so now it show up as an rt-n66u.
I know they are the same but if I ever want to sell it, I would like for it to show up as an rt-n66w, to avoid problems with a potential buyer.
Magnteron's instructions didn't work, possibly because they were for an Arm unit?
Welcome To SNBForums
SNBForums is a community for anyone who wants to learn about or discuss the latest in wireless routers, network storage and the ins and outs of building and maintaining a small network.
If you'd like to post a question, simply register and have at it!
While you're at it, please check out SmallNetBuilder for product reviews and our famous Router Charts, Ranker and plenty more!