That might be a while.
Asus needs to release the 382 code for all Merlin supported router models first.
Otherwise he has to maintain two branches which is very time consuming.
rt-ac88u 382.1xxxx size:42.6MB
Currently, the RT-AC88U 382.1XXXX firmware and RT-AC86U functionality are basically the sameThat's right. IMO, firmware support will be dropped for some models after releasing 382 branch.
Are there new features in 382 brance except guest wifi bandwidth limiting?
For instance. AiProtection 2.0?
Edit : Two-way IPS included in 382 branch. I just checked now, http://www.asussmart.com/smart/675.html
Snort and Suricata are very heavy programs and I do not know how powerful Asus's one as router level.
When new firmware for a supported model is released, how long does it take for Merlin firmware to come out?
For now, I cannot even confirm whether or not I'll be able to switch to 382.
look at merlins new alpha.Is there some news about the 382.1xxxx firmware?
Is there some news about the 382.1xxxx firmware?
look at merlins new alpha.
thats more saddening that merlin possibly not supporting it.RT-AC88U 382 firmware kernel version 2.6.36
I've been expecting the day to come for a while, but thankfully the day still has yet to come.seens like an arm only firmware.
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