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    04/18/2025 ASUS Router AiCloud vulnerability

    Well spotted! Does anybody have the Asus official DL link for this patched FW? I cant seem to find any FW newer than the one I currently have installed on my RT-AX89X / XT8's: Current Version : 3.0.0.4.388_33744-g03a793e The latest version : The router's current firmware is the latest version...
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    Looking for feedback: Anyone considering AiCloud important to them?

    AiCloud has its use cases but there are much better ways to do what is offered via AiCloud and which are more robust and Safer, for me It would NOT be a deal breaker if removed, S3 buckets is cheap, Cheap seedboxes for rsync/tor/plex/jelfin, etc, etc If AiCloud was "decommissioned" and retired...
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    GT BE98 or GT BE98 pro Firmware

    Hi all, For a Firm Yes/No, Does Merlin support the "non-PRO" version of Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 (WIFI 7 ROG BE25000)? I can see Merlin's supported stable releases (as below) mentioning the PRO version only: GT-BE98_PRO 3006.102.2_2 3006.102.3_beta1 I only see reference to the...
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    Release ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24684

    Hi all, Its definitely a Strange one this is.. OK, I have Two XT8's (Ver 1.0) When I try to get the download for the latest version, it brings up a iframe type popup titled Release Notes and says: "Loading release note, please wait…" (and just hangs there, 30mins+) Current Version ...
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    ZenWiFi AX XT8 - Performance tweaks

    not to mention the 2nd wireless backhaul channel 5G_2_dwb SSID being an open network if enabled whilst using Ethernet as backhaul..
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    Asus AX89X + ZenWiFi XT8 + Ethernet backhaul => Unencrypted network!

    Im a bit late to the party on this one however, i just commented on another post outlining this exact same security concern. Im running AX89X and x2 XT8s in Aimesh only to discover 5G_2_dwb channel is wide Open!!! not even MAC based ACL allow/deny can stop devices connecting!!
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    AiMesh - 5ghz-2 is now dedicated backhaul after recent firmware? (wired backhaul)

    Using AsusWRT on RT-AX89X and x2 XT8's (AX6600) *TRI-BAND* AiMesh mode using Ethernet backhaul to connect the XT8's to the AX89X give a MAJOR Network Security problem! With the second 5G band enabled whilst using a dedicated Ethernet backhaul, the second band (5G_2) gives <SSID>_dwb channel...
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    Zen xt12 rescue mode not working - help needed

    I've not read full post just parts so here as just some handy little cmd lines to help locate a missing device IP if all else fails Passive, probing > arp -a see what IP's is broadcasting on your iface net.. next run > netstat -a > netstat -aof | findstr :8443 <== or whatever you may have...
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    pfSense No More Without Paid Version?

    Not so long back I run pfsense-2.7-dev as gateway/edge device running on 4x2.5GbE port 16GB DDR4, Zen3+ Ryzen7 5825U 8c/16t as industrial type FWA, initially skeptical which turned out to be unwarranted as these things are Brutes & Silly fast for its job, got a second FWA for Proxmox to run...
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    NVME NAS

    Kind of off-topic'esq but what about going all M.2, as-in: Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro FS6712X with 12 M.2 SSD Slots. Plus 10GBe port.. 6x2TB WD Blue SN570's - This can run with 24GB DDR RAM max, tested 64GB, 32GB RAM no joy, but 16+8 (or x2 x8GB) runs fine.. A 2nd 10GbE port would be perfect tbh...
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    RT-BE96U Tri-Band

    "Personal Trackers" Exactly!! Its interesting to see the uptick in so-called "Dumb Phone's" which seem to be making a come-back; as more People realise the trade-off between mobile device convenience Vs. 24/7 Location, Health, Browser, tracking etc etc..
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    Need advice on Very Slow Wireless G & N Speed on ASUS RT-AX89X Routers

    Hi @fbagnato, I think I read when I first picked up my AX89X for Full retail price not far after their launch.. AX89X are build on a different platform than other Asus routers; as in not broadcom and more qualcom IMMSMR.. There is a full explanation someplace floating around on this forum as...
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    Tutorial SFP GPON MGTS ASUS RT-AX89X - Works in 2023 2024

    @ucoms Thanks!!! @TAGTRAUM - Incorrect.. I am absolutely interested in this exact topic..! If anything this illustrates PON connection to ISP via AX89X SFP+ port! Now the *only* thing on my mind is ..How to convert this to work on UK kit/networks. Like BT's FTTP / 21CN networks, so to be...
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    Beta Asus RT-AX89X_9.0.0.4_388_31185 Beta

    I managed to obtain official Beta F/W for the RT-AX89X sent from Asus team.
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    Collection of ASUS router icons

    Massive Thumbs UP!!! TY
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