384.3 AC3200 - No Wifi

[Dave K]

Flashed 384.3 -- Wifi not broadcasting. -- verified with inssider on laptop and iphone
-- Wired internet and core functions seem ok
-- nothing indicating problem in gui
-- CPU 1 and 2 are spiking alternately 0% - 100%
-- running smart connect

flashed back to 380.69 -- everything ok

 

[scjr]

After updating to 384.3, did you restore to factory default?

 

[scjr]

yes.. I believe that is the first thing I wrote..

Didn't see where you mentioned factory default reset in your post.

 

[Dave K]

my bad I was tired when I posted I will fix the format

 

[scjr]

my bad I was tired when I posted I will fix the format

No worries.

I remember when I went from Asuswrt 380 to 382, I had some weirdness going on with my wireless settings. I ended up resetting to factory default a couple of times and that sorted things out. Think I used the reset button once.

 

[Dave K]

shoot. I didnt default.. didnt wanna redo all my routes etc. I suppose I can try that later.

 

[scjr]

shoot. I didnt default.. didnt wanna redo all my routes etc. I suppose I can try that later.

That’s most likely the issue. At least you’re up and running now.

Keep us updated!

 

[Dave K]

I got another weird one.. I flashed back to 380.69.... I know I did. however in fw version it presently says 384.3

 

[scjr]

I got another weird one.. I flashed back to 380.69.... I know I did. however in fw version it presently says 384.3

That’s weird. Definitely points to needing a reset.

 

[Dave K]

evidently there is taint on my kernel haha
Feb 13 16:00:12 kernel: ctf: module license 'Proprietary' taints kernel.
Feb 13 16:00:12 kernel: Disabling lock debugging due to kernel taint

 

[Dave K]

reflashed 384.3 everything is fine.. I will still default later. but it seems to be stable atm

 

[scjr]

evidently there is taint on my kernel haha
Feb 13 16:00:12 kernel: ctf: module license 'Proprietary' taints kernel.
Feb 13 16:00:12 kernel: Disabling lock debugging due to kernel taint

According to RMerlin, that’s a normal message:

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/f...lts-releases-v30e2.18914/page-294#post-325433

 

[Dave K]

seems to be broken again I tried factory default from the gui.. no luck.. guess I will use the asus tool

https://imgur.com/a/S1L4B

 

[scjr]

Dave, I just saw this in the 384.3 thread:

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/release-384-ng-asuswrt-merlin-384-3-is-now-available.44693/

• Added support for the RT-AC3200 (based on 382_19466 components). Note that once upgraded to 382/384, the RT=AC3200 gets upgraded to 128 KB nvram, which means you can NOT downgrade back to any 380.xx release.

 

[Dave K]

yeah I noticed.. I think now my biggest concern is the CPU going crazy

and my Wifi is down again.. hmm.

 

[Dave K]

so no matter what I tried.. the router never went complete factory default.. always saved my username password ssids etc even the LAN ip subnet I use.. but I flashed back to asus stock.. and cpu issues are gone and wireless is stable for now..

https://imgur.com/a/6aHXJ

 

[RMerlin]

evidently there is taint on my kernel haha
Feb 13 16:00:12 kernel: ctf: module license 'Proprietary' taints kernel.
Feb 13 16:00:12 kernel: Disabling lock debugging due to kernel taint

No, this is perfectly normal.

 

[Dave K]

sorry RMerlin I was being immature..

any thoughts on the above issue? 382 Asus release is stable on the AC3200 but there seems to be a few issues on the Merlin 384.3 release.. let me know if you would like me to try it again and dump the log. from my syslog server.

 

[RMerlin]

No, and I can't think of any reason either, since the wireless code is identical to Asus's.

Inability to flash back to 380.69 is normal, as noted in the release notes - the CFE upgrade prevents downgrading that model to any 380.xx release.

 

[Dave K]

No, and I can't think of any reason either, since the wireless code is identical to Asus's.

Inability to flash back to 380.69 is normal, as noted in the release notes - the CFE upgrade prevents downgrading that model to any 380.xx release.

Tried flashing 384.4 getting a red light and reboot into asus firmware..

just tried flashing from recovery and its not loading.. I may have to give up..