less powerful since firmware it seems

[StanleeSPUDwowski]

I have a ASus RT- AC68P for home use and i had it at a older firmware version , i had at a previous version months ago and had issues it seemed so i rolled back to older version not sure which one for a while so i noticed that the latest version was updated 2016/07/08 so i decided to try this firwaware update version 3.0.0.4.380.3831 is currenlty installed and now it seems like the wireless 2.4 and 5 signals are really low now for instance a tablet sits near it downloads just fine but upstairs which is probably about 10feet the signal is degraded not sure if the FW had anything to do with this. i also run Roku as well at the same so maybe a factor.

 

[Blinkyz]

Did you reset after flashing and manually reconfig?Specially if you coming from and old fw.
Many people experienced this problem with the latest firmwares from asus or merlin.New fCC rules.
If you dont like and want to downgrade from a fw base on GPL 380.3XXX(asus) or 380.60 and more, you need the Restoration tool.
Read this:
http://www.snbforums.com/threads/fork-asuswrt-merlin-374-43-lts-releases-v20e9-v22b4.18914/

do this to downgrade:
https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1000814/

 

[StanleeSPUDwowski]

serioulsy? no i did not do a reset of my config should i try that ughh

 

[StanleeSPUDwowski]

I am not using MErlin fw should i use is it recommened? also if i go back to the original firmware which one should i use?

 

[StanleeSPUDwowski]

The Restoration tool ?

 

[StanleeSPUDwowski]

also why did the FCC lower power requirements for wireless ? I want to try merlin as well does merlin just add features to the already installed FW of asus right?

 

[RMerlin]

The FCC didn't reduce allowed power levels. They merely forced manufacturers to respect those levels, and to take steps in ensuring that end users cannot bypass it either.

 

[Blinkyz]

The Restoration tool ?

https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1000814/

i never noticed any difference with the wireless power and i tried every fw since 374.43_2.

http://www.snbforums.com/threads/guide-troubleshooting-wifi-issues.12825/

 

[StanleeSPUDwowski]

which version of Merlin do i select for this router? Asus RT-AC68P

 

[Pierino]

which version of Merlin do i select for this router? Asus RT-AC68P

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