the update to prevent this issue has been released for the pro for a while now. if you installed it you'll be ok.
https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AX86U%20Pro/FW_RT_AX86U_PRO_300610234336.zip?model=RT-AX86U%20Pro
as for the AX86U it got the update a lot later (two days ago). it...
That's just not right. A regular member here graciously fixing routes on his spare time while the big company hasn't released an update yet. The affected routes keep increasing and who knows how many are out there with no clue what's going on. I doubt many people who own this router know this...
i have the aX86U and a AX58U as a node. the AX58U received a previous update that the AX86U never did that included the following
Optimized memory management mechanisms, improving system efficiency and stability.
2. Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows, further...
any reason the AX86U update is taking longer than other models to come out? even my unpopular AX58U, which i use as a nod, got the update almost a week ago !
Info is up
1. Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows to further protect information security.
2. Enhanced AiCloud password protection mechanisms, safeguarding against unauthorized access attempts.
3. Enhanced device security through improved buffer handling in connection...
Bug Fixes and Enhancements:
- Improved AiMesh backhaul stability.
- Resolved the issue with login and password changes.
- Enabled WireGuard Server clients to access the Samba server.
- Enabled the failback function when using the iOS/Android USB backup WAN.
- Improved Wireguard performance.
-...
I hope its not the case, and I really don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but wifi lights turning off are a sign of this router dying.
The ac86u is well known for it's high failure rates, and it usually starts with the wifi lights.
Installing using the phone app or the gui directly was giving me "couldn't connect to Asus servers" all day. Manually downloading the firmware and updating worked.
nothing showing on my AX58U gui or the website. usually the update is for it is available at the same time.
edit: nevermind, it just showed up. Same firmware version.