Anyone try Alpha 384.6

[jerry6]

yet ? Does it fix the 2.4 radio on the 3200 ?

 

[skeal]

yet ? Does it fix the 2.4 radio on the 3200 ?

I don't see a new GPL merge in the commits so no I don't think so.

 

[jerry6]

I don't see a new GPL merge in the commits so no I don't think so.

Thanks , that's what I thought . Tried the latest Asus FW , that did not fix my 2.4 problems .

 

[Treadler]

I tried it.
Not quite ready for prime time, very high latency when going to any new website.
DNS issue maybe? Same with, or without Dnscrypt.

Reverted to 384.5.

I’ve never had the reported 2.4 problems, on any firmware.

 

[princi]

No new GPL?

Thanks for the info - then I will wait

 

[Zastoff]

I have no DNS latency problems with 384.6 alpha 1 ,also use DNScrypt Proxy(2.015) RT-AC87u

 

[Vexira]

No new GPL?

Thanks for the info - then I will wait

Merlin said the gpl isn't ready yet has some bugs that need fixing by Asus before he can merge it.

 

[RMerlin]

With 384_20942 and 382_50470, the entire httpd code is closed source for about 2/3 of the models, making it impossible for me to use that GPL for all these models. I'm still trying to get an answer as to whether this was intentional, temporary, or their future direction for all models (since right now it only applies to some models). So far still no answer, and no 384_21045 GPL either to see if they've changed course since the 20942 release.

So right now, the only models I can compile under 20942 are the AC88U/AC3100/AC5300.

 

[jerry6]

With 384_20942 and 382_50470, the entire httpd code is closed source for about 2/3 of the models, making it impossible for me to use that GPL for all these models. I'm still trying to get an answer as to whether this was intentional, temporary, or their future direction for all models (since right now it only applies to some models). So far still no answer, and no 384_21045 GPL either to see if they've changed course since the 20942 release.

So right now, the only models I can compile under 20942 are the AC88U/AC3100/AC5300.

Thanks for the reply , I know that these problems are NOT due to your FW as have the same problem with the latest Asus FW . Been using Merlin FW from the beginning and until now never a problem .

 

[scjr]

With 384_20942 and 382_50470, the entire httpd code is closed source for about 2/3 of the models, making it impossible for me to use that GPL for all these models. I'm still trying to get an answer as to whether this was intentional, temporary, or their future direction for all models (since right now it only applies to some models). So far still no answer, and no 384_21045 GPL either to see if they've changed course since the 20942 release.

So right now, the only models I can compile under 20942 are the AC88U/AC3100/AC5300.

Hey @arthurlien,

Is Asus not going to allow Merlin to continue his project?

I bought your router because of his project. There are a many people who have bought their routers, because of his project. I hope this isn’t the end of the road, because this would be extremely disappointing to many. If Asus decides to take this path, it would definitely make me look at other alternatives in the future.

Thanks.

 

[Treadler]

I am sure Mr Lien is aware of all the ramifications.
As mere consumers we get to wait & see I guess.........

 

[PolarBear]

Hey @arthurlien,

Is Asus not going to allow Merlin to continue his project?

I bought your router because of his project. There are a many people who have bought their routers, because of his project. I hope this isn’t the end of the road, because this would be extremely disappointing to many. If Asus decides to take this path, it would definitely make me look at other alternatives in the future.

Thanks.

This.

I bought an RT-AC86U last week specifically because of the support provided by Merlin.

When I have it set up and running satifactorily, I plan to buy another 2 or 3 RT-AC-86U for 2 different sites.

If Merlin's support has to stop because Asus makes it awkward for him, I shall probably buy another brand instead.

PB

 

[Treadler]

This.

I bought an RT-AC86U last week specifically because of the support provided by Merlin.

When I have it set up and running satifactorily, I plan to buy another 2 or 3 RT-AC-86U for 2 different sites.

If Merlin's support has to stop because Asus makes it awkward for him, I shall probably buy another brand instead.

PB

There appear to be plenty of worthy alternatives.

 

[Clark Griswald]

There appear to be plenty of worthy alternatives.

But, do they have speed boosting colored antennae accents (GT-AX11000 and AX88U)?

 

[XIII]

If things turn out to be really bad and httpd remains closed source, is the project completely dead then?

Or is a subset of the current functionality still possible via the command line (SSH)?

For example custom scripts, Entware, SkyNet, ABSolution?

 

[RMerlin]

If things turn out to be really bad and httpd remains closed source, is the project completely dead then?

Or is a subset of the current functionality still possible via the command line (SSH)?

For example custom scripts, Entware, SkyNet, ABSolution?

A LOT of features rely on code changes in httpd, starting with the visual rendering of all the pages under System Log which I have reimplemented over the years. The entire Tools Sysinfo page, the VPNStatus page - all of these are implemented in httpd. Continuing in the long term without source code access to httpd is not an option. I will not remove like half of my enhancements just for the sake of continuing, it would be a complete waste of time.

I need to retain access to the httpd source code. This project cannot function without it.

 

[XIII]

I need to retain access to the httpd source code. This project cannot function without it.

Understood. I sure hope ASUS will open source httpd again!

 

[Grisu]

it's been a long moove towards closed source with many little steps one after the other, dont think they will turn back ...
I only don't understand why they doing so, what's their benefit?
They had a great benefit from Merlins code and implemented a lot and could still do so.
Had been a win win now turning to lose lose!

 

[Treadler]

But, do they have speed boosting colored antennae accents (GT-AX11000 and AX88U)?

(Facepalm), oh no!
They don’t.
I bow to your superior knowledge & wisdom; ........... suitably chastened & corrected!
Thank you for your guidance. ;-)

 

[RMerlin]

Until I hear back from Asus, there's no need to panic. The current situation is more confused as it may seem, since the level of source openness varies between models even when they are all on the same 20945 release. That's why I'm not sure which direction they are actually headed for yet, and I'll need to hear back from them to know which way things are going.