amtm amtm 6.1.5 - the Asuswrt-Merlin Terminal Menu, August 06, 2025

[Treadler]

I have a feeling it‘s time I re-activate the coder part of my brain. It‘s been months

Pace yourself, easy does it.

 

[jksmurf]

I have a feeling it‘s time I re-activate the coder part of my brain. It‘s been months

Maybe it got lonely …

 

[ExtremeFiretop]

Entware is *not* a requirement for YazFi or scMerlin installation. If Entware is found installed, both add-ons do detect it and can take advantage of it, but it's definitely not required for their functionality.

That's a good distinction, to know some add-ons do. I'll change the wording for those 2 add-ons then! Thanks Martinski!

 

[ExtremeFiretop]

I have a feeling it‘s time I re-activate the coder part of my brain. It‘s been months

I've been wondering where you disappeared too, since your wandering thread.

Jump in the deep end! Easiest way to get back into it. (So I've been told)

 

[ExtremeFiretop]

Entware is *not* a requirement for YazFi or scMerlin installation. If Entware is found installed, both add-ons do detect it and can take advantage of it, but it's definitely not required for their functionality.

We now mark these as optional, but recommended to clarify the distinction in the documentation.
Again, thanks for the important distinction!

Or:

You're the man!

But, as I'm a details-oriented person, I'd rather see the prerequisites section in the readme, just like how it is in scribe's readme, numbered/bulleted items list much better than a single paragraph. In short:
View attachment 68848

@Tarek Yag

I've also changed the formatting and standardized them all satisfy your desire for cleanliness in the documentation
Examples seen above.

 

[Tarek Yag]

I've been wondering where you disappeared too, since your wandering thread.

Hahaha, I've been wondering the same since @thelonelycoder disappeared!

I've also changed the formatting and standardized them all satisfy your desire for cleanliness in the documentation
Examples seen above.

This is fine art! Thank you for your effort and collaboration!
BTW, I do really like the phrase "optional but recommended" you used in the documentation.

 

[itibi]

Problem with my ADDONS and amtm 6.1.5. Should I create a new thread ?

Today, on my old ASUS RT-AC3200/ FW-384.13_10/armv7l/Kernel-2.6.36.4
I notice that the ADDONS tab was missing on my WebUI page,
so I connect with ssh on my router and type the AMTM command which gives
messages likes
ntpMerlin modified to use AMTM-OSR repository
Update now using the ntpMerlin function.

Spoiler

amtm 6.1.5 by thelonelycoder

RT-AC3200 (armv7l) Kernel-2.6.36.4
FW-384.13_10 @ 192.168.1.1
Operation Mode: Wireless router
Thu Dec 4 21:18:02 EST 2025

amtm - the Asuswrt-Merlin Terminal Menu

/mnt/Share_disk Size 56.4G Used 3.1G (6%)

rt open RTRMON -> 2.2.3


ntpMerlin modified to use AMTM-OSR repository
Update now using the ntpMerlin function.
j2 open ntpMerlin -> 3.4.12
j3 open scMerlin -> 2.5.45

spdMerlin modified to use AMTM-OSR repository
Update now using the spdMerlin function.
j4 open spdMerlin -> 4.4.16

ep manage Entware packages

em open Email settings
sc manage Scripts update notification

dc manage Disk check script
fd run Format disk fdl show log
rs manage Reboot scheduler

sh manage Shell history
rd manage Router date keeper
sw manage Swap file /mnt/Share_disk 2.0G

cj show all cron jobs
i show available scripts

amtm options
u update rr reboot
e exit t theme r reset a about
_____________________________________________

Enter amtm option

I then type the 'U' command which said:
Third-party script update(s) available! Use
the scripts own update function to update.

then I use the 'j2' command to enter ntpMerlin function
but this does not open the ntpMerlin function, it just repeat the content of the previous spoiler

idem for the scMerlin and spdMerlin functions
I cannot enter into these functions



Also, I notice that the 'cru l' command shows only 2 lines
10 5 * * Sun /bin/sh /jffs/addons/amtm/sc_update.mod -run #amtm_ScriptsUpdateNotification#
*/2 * * * * /etc/openvpn/server1/vpns-watchdog1.sh #CheckVPNServer1#

It missed many of my daily cronjob


I do not know where to begin, I am confused

Can someone gives me some hints. It will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance

 

[visortgw]

Problem with my ADDONS and amtm 6.1.5. Should I create a new thread ?

Today, on my old ASUS RT-AC3200/ FW-384.13_10/armv7l/Kernel-2.6.36.4
I notice that the ADDONS tab was missing on my WebUI page,
so I connect with ssh on my router and type the AMTM command which gives
messages likes
ntpMerlin modified to use AMTM-OSR repository
Update now using the ntpMerlin function.

Spoiler

amtm 6.1.5 by thelonelycoder

RT-AC3200 (armv7l) Kernel-2.6.36.4
FW-384.13_10 @ 192.168.1.1
Operation Mode: Wireless router
Thu Dec 4 21:18:02 EST 2025

amtm - the Asuswrt-Merlin Terminal Menu

/mnt/Share_disk Size 56.4G Used 3.1G (6%)

rt open RTRMON -> 2.2.3


ntpMerlin modified to use AMTM-OSR repository
Update now using the ntpMerlin function.
j2 open ntpMerlin -> 3.4.12
j3 open scMerlin -> 2.5.45

spdMerlin modified to use AMTM-OSR repository
Update now using the spdMerlin function.
j4 open spdMerlin -> 4.4.16

ep manage Entware packages

em open Email settings
sc manage Scripts update notification

dc manage Disk check script
fd run Format disk fdl show log
rs manage Reboot scheduler

sh manage Shell history
rd manage Router date keeper
sw manage Swap file /mnt/Share_disk 2.0G

cj show all cron jobs
i show available scripts

amtm options
u update rr reboot
e exit t theme r reset a about
_____________________________________________

Enter amtm option

I then type the 'U' command which said:
Third-party script update(s) available! Use
the scripts own update function to update.

then I use the 'j2' command to enter ntpMerlin function
but this does not open the ntpMerlin function, it just repeat the content of the previous spoiler

idem for the scMerlin and spdMerlin functions
I cannot enter into these functions



Also, I notice that the 'cru l' command shows only 2 lines
10 5 * * Sun /bin/sh /jffs/addons/amtm/sc_update.mod -run #amtm_ScriptsUpdateNotification#
*/2 * * * * /etc/openvpn/server1/vpns-watchdog1.sh #CheckVPNServer1#

It missed many of my daily cronjob


I do not know where to begin, I am confused

Can someone gives me some hints. It will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance

The device and firmware are no longer supported. i'm not sure that you'll find someone to spend time on this one.

 

[Martinski]

Problem with my ADDONS and amtm 6.1.5. Should I create a new thread ?

Today, on my old ASUS RT-AC3200/ FW-384.13_10/armv7l/Kernel-2.6.36.4
I notice that the ADDONS tab was missing on my WebUI page,
so I connect with ssh on my router and type the AMTM command which gives
messages likes
ntpMerlin modified to use AMTM-OSR repository
Update now using the ntpMerlin function.

Spoiler

amtm 6.1.5 by thelonelycoder

RT-AC3200 (armv7l) Kernel-2.6.36.4
FW-384.13_10 @ 192.168.1.1
Operation Mode: Wireless router
Thu Dec 4 21:18:02 EST 2025

amtm - the Asuswrt-Merlin Terminal Menu

/mnt/Share_disk Size 56.4G Used 3.1G (6%)

rt open RTRMON -> 2.2.3


ntpMerlin modified to use AMTM-OSR repository
Update now using the ntpMerlin function.
j2 open ntpMerlin -> 3.4.12
j3 open scMerlin -> 2.5.45

spdMerlin modified to use AMTM-OSR repository
Update now using the spdMerlin function.
j4 open spdMerlin -> 4.4.16

ep manage Entware packages

em open Email settings
sc manage Scripts update notification

dc manage Disk check script
fd run Format disk fdl show log
rs manage Reboot scheduler

sh manage Shell history
rd manage Router date keeper
sw manage Swap file /mnt/Share_disk 2.0G

cj show all cron jobs
i show available scripts

amtm options
u update rr reboot
e exit t theme r reset a about
_____________________________________________

Enter amtm option

I then type the 'U' command which said:
Third-party script update(s) available! Use
the scripts own update function to update.

then I use the 'j2' command to enter ntpMerlin function
but this does not open the ntpMerlin function, it just repeat the content of the previous spoiler

idem for the scMerlin and spdMerlin functions
I cannot enter into these functions



Also, I notice that the 'cru l' command shows only 2 lines
10 5 * * Sun /bin/sh /jffs/addons/amtm/sc_update.mod -run #amtm_ScriptsUpdateNotification#
*/2 * * * * /etc/openvpn/server1/vpns-watchdog1.sh #CheckVPNServer1#

It missed many of my daily cronjob


I do not know where to begin, I am confused

Can someone gives me some hints. It will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance

You could try installing the add-ons by downloading each from its respective AMTM-OSR GitHub repo.

scMerlin:

curl  -LS --retry 3 --retry-delay 5 --retry-connrefused \
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AMTM-OSR/scMerlin/master/scmerlin.sh \
-o /jffs/scripts/scmerlin && chmod a+x /jffs/scripts/scmerlin && \
/jffs/scripts/scmerlin install

ntpMerlin:

curl  -LS --retry 3 --retry-delay 5 --retry-connrefused \
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AMTM-OSR/ntpMerlin/refs/heads/master/ntpmerlin.sh \
-o /jffs/scripts/ntpmerlin && chmod a+x /jffs/scripts/ntpmerlin && \
/jffs/scripts/ntpmerlin install

spdMerlin:

curl  -LS --retry 3 --retry-delay 5 --retry-connrefused \
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AMTM-OSR/spdMerlin/master/spdmerlin.sh \
-o /jffs/scripts/spdmerlin && chmod a+x /jffs/scripts/spdmerlin && \
/jffs/scripts/spdmerlin install

However, as @visortgw already mentioned, the F/W 384.13_10 version is very old, and some (most?) of the add-ons may no longer work smoothly (or at all in some cases) on your particular router; and if that's the case, I doubt the developers/maintainers would spend time debugging, troubleshooting, and fixing whatever doesn't work in such an old platform, unless it's something very obvious and easy/quick to address, or if it also affects more recent F/W versions.

My 2 cents.

 

[Tarek Yag]

@itibi, I'm using scMerlin, and spdMerlin on a very old similar router (RT-AC68U) without any issues at all. I'll try to provide some help as far as I could. However, you'll need to consider updating your firmware to the latest (and maybe last) release available now (Asuswrt-Merlin 386.14_2) after solving your router issues, and eventually plan a router upgrade.

First of all, I believe there should be an error message shown after you try to run your already installed scripts (using j3, j4, etc.) from the AMTM main menu. It appears at the very bottom after the main menu reloads. Please provide the error message as it might indicate the direct/whole issue(s) you have.

You might have lost -for some reason- some files in your /jffs/scripts directory, this way you'll have to install the scripts again using the commands Martinski provided above. However, you might lose your previous scripts data when executing another install, so you better try to do a manual update or force update before going that direction.

If you prefer to try first an update or force-update, let me know what error message(s) you're getting in your AMTM main menu after trying to run each script, in order for me to provide more relevant help to you. And to cut down time and effort, please provide the output of the following command which will give me a quick insight of what issue-relevant script files you still have in your scripts directory.

# find /jffs/scripts -name '*merlin'

 

[itibi]

Many thanks for your responses.

After uninstalling and reinstalling my addons, the problem was resolved. Thanks.
Also, all files on my scripts directory were empty!! so a restore from backup resolves it.

Base on a quick overview, it seems that everything return to normal.

Many thanks again for your great help. You are my champions ;-)


Also, I check on https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/
and it seems that the latest firmware is 384.13_10 which is already installed.

So, I will ask Santa for a newer Asus router.
I will read the article https://www.snbforums.com/threads/latest-oct-2024-best-recommended-router-for-merlin.92691/
and see if there is a newer article.

I would like to find a router that will be supported ideally for 5 more years

Thanks and have a nice day

 

[itibi]

Hi! Networkers,
After some readings, I am hesitating between 3 models : RT-BE86U, RT-BE88U and newest RT-BE92U)
They are all supported by Asuswrt-Merlin and they are all recent so I expect that EOL is far away.
My heart told me to choose RT-BE92U
Any comments ?

 

[bennor]

Hi! Networkers,
After some readings, I am hesitating between 3 models : RT-BE86U, RT-BE88U and newest RT-BE92U)
They are all supported by Asuswrt-Merlin and they are all recent so I expect that EOL is far away.
My heart told me to choose RT-BE92U
Any comments ?

FYI this topic is for discussing the Addon AMTM script/program not about asking which router one should buy. If your question isn't related to AMTM, you may want to find some other subforum here to start a new topic or find a past existing topic that discusses "which router to buy" and is relevant to the routers you are reviewing.

 

[scootertramp]

Hi! Networkers,
After some readings, I am hesitating between 3 models : RT-BE86U, RT-BE88U and newest RT-BE92U)
They are all supported by Asuswrt-Merlin and they are all recent so I expect that EOL is far away.
My heart told me to choose RT-BE92U
Any comments ?

There is another forum dedicated to BE routers you may want to check out.
https://www.snbforums.com/forums/asus-be-routers-adapters-wi-fi-7.61/

FYI: I picked up a RT-BE88U a couple of months back that I have been very happy with.

 

[itibi]

@bennor: You're right. My fault. Sorry.

@scootertramp: thanks for the info. I will take a look.