Advice on replacing ZenWifi

[sebmack]

I'm running an old version of Merlin with a couple of the grey ASUS ZenWifi bricks. The AIMesh works fine, but I can't upgrade the firmware and I need to now because a bug in my version interferes with Apple iCloud. ChatGPT says it's because Merlin insists boxes be on the same code, and the XD Zenwifi boxes don't run Merlin.

Does that make sense...and if so...what do I replace those boxes with? All tips welcome.

 

[jksmurf]

Trying to decipher your message… no it does not make sense and you’ll get a better answer if you take a deep breath, slow down and supply some basic details please .

Can you please state your exact main router model (it’s written on the back). If you have mesh nodes or APs coupled with the main router please state them too, plus the FW you are running and the configuration (AIMesh, APs).

You refer to ZenWifi and your reference to XD suggests ZenWiFi XD4, XD5 or XD6. You can absolutely use non-Merlin FW (stock) with a Merlin Main Router, if what ChatGPT is telling is that you need Merlin on both it’s talking through a hole in its head.

The only ZenWifi model supported by Merlin is the Zenwifi XT12 device. Gnuton Merlin FW supports two other ZenWifi models XT8 and ET8, see here.

For latest ZenWifi XDx Stock FW see here.

 

[Tech9]

Does that make sense...

No. What's the exact model of your "boxes"?

ChatGPT says it's because Merlin insists boxes be on the same code

ChatGPT is wrong. "Merlin" has nothing to do with AiMesh.