ac68u trying to upgrade to merlin

[Deleted member 56188]

Hey all,

I'm currently runing "3.0.0.4.382_18881-gf09c5d3" stock and want to switch to Merlin but the upgrade via the stock firmware upgrade method doesn't work and trying to tftp the upgrade doesn't seem to change anything either.

I've goog'd upgrade methods but it doesn't seem there are any clear instructions. Do I have to downgrade first tot something that isn't verifying the signature? If so, what version?

When I try the upgrade via the stock firmware I get the "Firmware upgrade unsuccessful" message even after attempting it immediately after a reboot and no USB devices attached.

 

[RMerlin]

Double check the firmware you downloaded. Make sure it's the actual latest (380.68_4 or 380.69) and not the oldest (some people look at the firmware list backward), and also that it's the correct model.

 

[nzwayne]

Hey all,

I'm currently runing "3.0.0.4.382_18881-gf09c5d3" stock and want to switch to Merlin but the upgrade via the stock firmware upgrade method doesn't work and trying to tftp the upgrade doesn't seem to change anything either.

I've goog'd upgrade methods but it doesn't seem there are any clear instructions. Do I have to downgrade first tot something that isn't verifying the signature? If so, what version?

When I try the upgrade via the stock firmware I get the "Firmware upgrade unsuccessful" message even after attempting it immediately after a reboot and no USB devices attached.

Had a AC87U running the factory firmware code do this. After a Factory Reset, then able to load the Merlin code.