Asus Merlin on TUF Gaming AX4200

[starsko]

Hi,

Is possible to install Merlin on New TUF Gaming AX4200 ?
Currently, it seems not supported but Is this planned for the future ?

Thanks,

 

[ColinTaylor]

It's not a Broadcom device (it's a MediaTek device) so it won't be supported by Merlin.

 

[Tech9]

TUF Gaming AX4200

This router has OpenWrt development in progress:

Techdata: ASUS AX4200

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[starsko]

Ok thanks.

 

[bennor]

it seems not supported but Is this planned for the future ?

See the [FAQ] READ ME FIRST before posting a question post #3:

Q: Will you add support for model XYZ?
A: The decision whether or not to support a new model depend on a long list of factors, which may evolve over time. Right now:

- It needs to be Broadcom-based
- It needs to be widely available (not just in two or three countries)
- It needs to have high-end hardware so I don't have to fight with lack of flash or RAM
- It needs to receive frequent enough GPLs so I won't have to regularly skip it due to the GPL being outdated
- I need to have one
- I need to have the time to try supporting it
- I need to have the motivation to try supporting it

Each new model requires its own dedicated support. That means every time I work on a new firmware release, I have to work on each separate model, and I need GPL releases from Asus for each individual model, and I need to merge each of them separately. So that means if I support 10 different routers, then I need to merge in the content of 10 different GPL releases, and these need to be close enough to one another to still be compatible. The more models I support, the harder this is to accomplish, therefore I am VERY conservative regarding adding any new model.

So don't ask if/when a new model will be supported. I cannot speculate about future model support, and until I have working support for a model, I cannot answer that question.

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From the Asus Merlin Wiki FAQ:

Q: Will you support router "RT-xXX" from Asus?
A: Most likely not. Without having an actual router to test with, building a firmware that people would flash without me having at least confirmed it can be flashed at all would be far too risky.