ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware 3.0.0.4.380.3264

[john9527]

Its May 18 @ 11pm EST,. Went to Asus web site for RT-AC68U support, http://www.asus.com/us/Networking/RTAC68U/HelpDesk_Download/. Selected "Driver & Tools", input Win7-64bit, all I see are 5 utilities available, no firmware?

They have all been moved under OS-Other

 

[redsoxguy676]

Is the general consensus that this firmware is to be used to to be avoided?

 

[L&LD]

Is the general consensus that this firmware is to be used to to be avoided?

Uhm, what? I would not recommend it's use though.

 

[KevTech]

Uhm, what? I would not recommend it's use though.

Any really good reason not to?

It has been shown you can go back to previous versions so I see no issue.

 

[Deleted member 22229]

Any really good reason not to?

It has been shown you can go back to previous versions so I see no issue.

I guess it's just most people don't want to jump through hoops just to go back to a previous version. And from what I understand coming releases will have no way to roll back. Hope that's not the case but honestly if it's not then I don't see the point of it anyway.

 

[KevTech]

I guess it's just most people don't want to jump through hoops just to go back to a previous version. And from what I understand coming releases will have no way to roll back. Hope that's not the case but honestly if it's not then I don't see the point of it anyway.

I said really good reason not inconvenience.

 

[L&LD]

Any really good reason not to?

It has been shown you can go back to previous versions so I see no issue.

Nothing fixed that I rely on for one reason. Another reason is that RMerlin's firmware is the version of Asus' that I trust.

 

[pege63]

And without RMerlin that would be a shirtty ASUS FW

 

[redsoxguy676]

Nothing fixed that I rely on for one reason. Another reason is that RMerlin's firmware is the version of Asus' that I trust.

Where can I aquire the firmware made by RMerlin?

 

[Deleted member 22229]

Where can I aquire the firmware made by RMerlin?

Here > https://www.mediafire.com/folder/bkfq2a6aebq68/Asuswrt-Merlin

 

[redsoxguy676]

Here > https://www.mediafire.com/folder/bkfq2a6aebq68/Asuswrt-Merlin

Thanks for the link. What exactly is the RMerlin build for the firmware? Is it a custom firmware that can be flashed?

 

[L&LD]

Thanks for the link. What exactly is the RMerlin build for the firmware? Is it a custom firmware that can be flashed?

http://www.snbforums.com/threads/asuswrt-merlin-custom-firmware-for-asus-routers.7846/

 

[msb]

When running this version on my RT-AC68P, I noticed what appeared to be connection degradation when using 5g on my iPhone. The phone was reporting a lower signal strength (fewer Wi-Fi bars) and the router was reporting lower tx connection rates when being used at the same moderate signal strength location. I did note an entry under bug fixes for this version: - Fixed Safari slow response issue, I don't know if that fix may have affected my connection. Reverting back to the previous version alleviated the issue.

 

[redsoxguy676]

http://www.snbforums.com/threads/asuswrt-merlin-custom-firmware-for-asus-routers.7846/

Thank you for that information!

 

[SoCalReviews]

When running this version on my RT-AC68P, I noticed what appeared to be connection degradation when using 5g on my iPhone. The phone was reporting a lower signal strength (fewer Wi-Fi bars) and the router was reporting lower tx connection rates when being used at the same moderate signal strength location. I did note an entry under bug fixes for this version: - Fixed Safari slow response issue, I don't know if that fix may have affected my connection. Reverting back to the previous version alleviated the issue.

This is very bad news. It's sounds like they might have nerfed the signal strength in the latest FCC compliant firmware. The 5Ghz signal strength is already weak. If this is true I definitely won't be updating to the latest firmware unless this gets resolved. Lower wifi signal strength and lower performance is a step backwards.

 

[bluepoint]

When running this version on my RT-AC68P, I noticed what appeared to be connection degradation when using 5g on my iPhone. The phone was reporting a lower signal strength (fewer Wi-Fi bars) and the router was reporting lower tx connection rates when being used at the same moderate signal strength location. I did note an entry under bug fixes for this version: - Fixed Safari slow response issue, I don't know if that fix may have affected my connection. Reverting back to the previous version alleviated the issue.

What's the wireless date and version of the wireless driver that came with this firmware? Telnet/ssh "wl ver"

 

[KevTech]

What's the wireless date and version of the wireless driver that came with this firmware? Telnet/ssh "wl ver"

The date has changed but version is the same as before.

6.37 RC14.126
wl0: May 7 2016 14:58:51 version 6.37.14.126 (r561982)

 

[sm00thpapa]

Been running this firmware for a week and I have no complaints. Running like a champ.


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[GoNz0]

Has anyone tried this with a modified CFE to remove the region restrictions?
I prefer to use my router as allowed by the UK not a dumbed down "general" implementation or wireless regulation & wonder what this new firmware does in this case?

 

[pege63]

Is the region set to US?