ASUS RT-AC87 Firmware - Official Releases

cc666 · Mar 28, 2015

MurrayJimW said:
I patiently wait and then flash these firmwares as they are released. I'm still seeing all the port forwards I enter drop after some period of time (usually a few hours to a couple of days). Disabling then re-enabling port forwarding corrects it for a time. I've got several servers running behind this thing and spent a lot of money on it. You can't beat the performance, but the port forward issue is killing me. It appears they're never going to fix or address this. I'm really disappointed about this. Multiple tech support requests have either resulted in them sending me on a wild goose chase or acknowledging there is a firmware problem and saying it's being worked on, but it never seems to get addressed...

Have you tried the DDWRT?

DDWRT New Version just posted

ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/2015/03-27-2015-r26587/asus-rt-ac87u/

==> 26587 --- 2015/03/27 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[26514-26515,26559-26560,26587] Update: Kernel 3.10.73, 3.18.10, 3.19.3, 4.0-rc5
[26491-26494] Update: OpenSSL 1.0.2a
[26525-26526] Update: DNSMasq 2.73rc1 http://svn.dd-wrt.com/ticket/3847
[26528-26529] Update: libpcap 1.8.0
[26527] Update: BusyBox 1.23.2
[26519-26524] Fix: [Broadcom] Timer issue
[26538-26539] Fix: NAT rules broken for PPTP/PPPoE dual WAN connection http://svn.dd-wrt.com/ticket/4033
[26564-26586] Fix: OpenSSL memory leak + Enhancements
[26508-26510] Add: Network stack offload using multiple cores
[26511-26513] Add: PPTP acceleration
[26534-26535] Add: DIR-860L A1 support
[26536-26537] Add: New chipset support
[26530] Add: php5 curl support
[26558] Add: Display VHT capabilities if available
[26543-26556,26562-26563] Add: DIR-859 A1 and QCA956x support

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DaveMishSr · Mar 29, 2015

MurrayJimW said:
I patiently wait and then flash these firmwares as they are released. I'm still seeing all the port forwards I enter drop after some period of time (usually a few hours to a couple of days). Disabling then re-enabling port forwarding corrects it for a time. I've got several servers running behind this thing and spent a lot of money on it. You can't beat the performance, but the port forward issue is killing me. It appears they're never going to fix or address this. I'm really disappointed about this. Multiple tech support requests have either resulted in them sending me on a wild goose chase or acknowledging there is a firmware problem and saying it's being worked on, but it never seems to get addressed...

What firmware version are you using? If it is an Asus' stock version then I would switch to Merlin's 378.51 or better and navigate to the "Firewall" page. The last selection is NAT Loopback, and select "Merlin" if it is set to something else (either Asus or Disable). The Asus NAT Loopback is broken so do not use it! Good luck dude!

Parikh1234 · Mar 29, 2015

Just updated to the latest firmware. Still having speed issues on iOS. My Fios is 300/300 and my iphone 6 gets 50/60 max on the down and about 150 on the up. My macbook pro gets about 200 each way. This sucks, I should just go back to my 66U.

Anyone have similar issues? Also my signature version is still 1.0.10.0. I tried power cycling and resetting. Also I have beamforming off on 5 and 2.5 GHz.

richdbenson · Mar 30, 2015

Memonstatus said:
I posted this on the thread about running two 87us (ap/router): give Ap a self assigned static ap outside of the dhcp assignment block (same subnet) and it works great.

Same here, I had tried for quite some time to get AP mode to work and it was just not going to happen. Finally just downloaded the 3/18/15 firmware update and it is working fine with two routers, 1 in AP mode. Wow did that take a long time to get fixed.

rtcomputersinc · Mar 31, 2015

DaveMishSr said:
Dude if it eases your mind I almost always flash my AC87R with AC87U firmware.

I do the same but talk about adding confusion to the r/u debate. I was more wondering if they were trying to test 2 different fw's at same time.

Jong · Mar 31, 2015

If there is ANY logic to this at all (and frankly I doubt it), it could be they wait until firmware is really bedded in before releasing it to people who bought retail (who they might assume, on average (no insult intended to any individuals here

), to be less clued up. Kinda like the current Windows 10 "slow ring" and "fast ring". But I doubt it's that thought out!

fax · Apr 2, 2015

New Official Release ASUS RT-AC87U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.4950
http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLanguage=en&m=RT-AC87U

Release note
[Important] Because added the patch for 5GHz, please press and hold the reset button more
than 5 seconds to reset the router after firmware updated to avoid compatibility issue.

- Improved 5GHz stability.
- Fixed the denying intranet access issue in 5GHz guest network.
- Fixed the UI issue when switched to AP mode from media bridge mode.
- Supported ZTE MF193A USB LTE dongle.

MD5: 242fe3dd0acfc7b4e129edd453ccb278

mucci · Apr 2, 2015

Any one flash new firmware?

ASUS RT-AC87R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.4950
Release note
[Important] Because added the patch for 5GHz, please press and hold the reset button more
than 5 seconds to reset the router after firmware updated to avoid compatibility issue.

CiscoX · Apr 2, 2015

mucci said:
Any one flash new firmware?

ASUS RT-AC87R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.4950
Release note
[Important] Because added the patch for 5GHz, please press and hold the reset button more
than 5 seconds to reset the router after firmware updated to avoid compatibility issue.

Hi,

I have installed the new firmware. No problems so far

mucci · Apr 2, 2015

CiscoX said:
Hi,

I have installed the new firmware. No problems so far

Needed reset the router? I dont like this...setup everything again....

raphaelogy · Apr 2, 2015

mucci said:
Needed reset the router? I dont like this...setup everything again....

well you can choose not to reset, but its best if you do it to avoid problems..

i am using it now, overall its a solid firmware with slight tweaks here and there..

CiscoX · Apr 2, 2015

mucci said:
Needed reset the router? I dont like this...setup everything again....

Hi, yes you need to reset it.
ASUS wrote:

[Important] Because added the patch for 5GHz, please press and hold the reset button more
than 5 seconds to reset the router after firmware updated to avoid compatibility issue.

So that is probably the best thing to do. I do it everytime i install a new firmware "Hard reset"

cc666 · Apr 2, 2015

mucci said:
Any one flash new firmware?

ASUS RT-AC87R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.4950
Release note
[Important] Because added the patch for 5GHz, please press and hold the reset button more
than 5 seconds to reset the router after firmware updated to avoid compatibility issue.

Does a Telnet erase nvram do the same thing as the reset push?

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StormEffect · Apr 2, 2015

cc666 said:
Does a Telnet erase nvram do the same thing as the reset push?

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Not sure about that, but I think Merlin has said that clicking on the factory reset option in the ASUS web interface is the same as pressing the reset button for 5 seconds.

DaveMishSr · Apr 2, 2015

cc666 said:
Does a Telnet erase nvram do the same thing as the reset push?

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Yes.

Allograft · Apr 3, 2015

wow, I gotta say, coming from 2769, 4950 is pretty hot

renderking · Apr 3, 2015

Allograft said:
wow, I gotta say, coming from 2769, 4950 is pretty hot

I'm still on 2769, and have been waiting to jump. Is that time now?

sentinelvdx · Apr 3, 2015

Yes, at least imo

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StormEffect · Apr 3, 2015

Allograft said:
wow, I gotta say, coming from 2769, 4950 is pretty hot

This might sound silly, but do you mean hot as in sexy or hot as in high CPU temperatures?

L&LD · Apr 3, 2015

I'm betting $10 on hot as in 'sexy'.

If it was just high cpu heat it would be too hot as in 'un cool'.

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