RT-AC68W Firmware Upgrade download site link doesn't work

[stingray751]

I've noticed a small bug in the user interface for downloading firmware upgrades on the RT-AC68W (which is the white version of the U).

Navigating to Administration -> Firmware Upgrade -> Check Update: check -> click new version -> Visit download site takes me to: https://fwupdate.asuswrt-merlin.net/RT-AC68W which doesn't exist.

Can this be modified to point to /RT-AC68U instead?

Thanks

Matt

 

[L&LD]

Welcome to the forums @stingray751.

Which specific firmware version are you running currently?

 

[stingray751]

Thanks! Ah, that is a very good point. It's 385.5_2 - so very old. I should have upgraded before posting here, apologies!

 

[L&LD]

Is it a good idea to keep up with Firmware updates?

I have had issues in the past when updating firmware and Internet speed, But it may have just been a fluke, Should I keep up with the updates? If so On all routers or the nodes as well? What about ones acting as access points? Thanks

www.snbforums.com

Be sure you are prepared to fully reset the router after updating to the latest firmware.

Do not use an old config file after flashing the new firmware and resetting to factory defaults. Perform a minimal and manual configuration to secure the router and connect to your ISP instead.

 

[Tech9]

Can this be modified to point to /RT-AC68U instead?

About | Asuswrt-Merlin

www.asuswrt-merlin.net

"Note: the U, R and W variants are all supported, as they are the exact same hardware and firmware, only different marketing SKUs or different case color."

Use RT-AC68U firmware.

Asuswrt-Merlin - Browse /RT-AC68U/Release at SourceForge.net

Alternative firmware for Asus wireless routers

sourceforge.net

You can upgrade from 386.5_2, reset the router after, configure manually.