ASUS RT-N66U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.376.1071

[sm00thpapa]

Anyone who needs older versions can get them without your help.

All you have to do is search for rtn66u (driver version)

Like if you search: rtn66u firmware 276

One of the results: http://drivers.softpedia.com/progDo...-Router-Firmware-3004276-Download-277829.html

OMG! Really!

 

[jim769]

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[sm00thpapa]

Compared to .276 this firmware is around -10 to -15 shorter in range.

 

[KevTech]

Compared to .276 this firmware is around -10 to -15 shorter in range.

Isn't 276 a sdk5 driver?

 

[sm00thpapa]

Isn't 276 a sdk5 driver?

Yeah after this firmware they went to the SDK6 driver and the wireless range was reduced.

 

[zorbas]

Hi,

After upgrade firmware I have problem with the CPU usage.
All the time is 100%.

Anyone can help?

 

[RMerlin]

Hi,

After upgrade firmware I have problem with the CPU usage.
All the time is 100%.

Anyone can help?

Run "top" to see what is actually using the CPU.

 

[4Leaf]

Are you using the same SSID for 2.4 and 5 bands?

My 2.4 ghz band SSID is different from my 5 ghz band SSID.

The 5 ghz band SSID ends with a -5G after the name

for example:

Asus for 2.4 ghz band
Asus-5G for 5 ghz band

 

[4Leaf]

Is your previous question answered?

I am still having less wireless range and strength compared to what I use to for some reason. If that's what u mean?

I guess there is something causing interference. That's the only explanation I can come up with.

 

[4Leaf]

Has anyone else noticed how flimsy the stand that comes with the rt-n66u is?

I would use it, but I'm afraid that it won't take much and my router would fall over lol

 

[sm00thpapa]

I've used it before and it stands up perfectly. Would of been nice to have some rubber at the base of the stand so it doesn't slide easily.

 

[sm00thpapa]

Anyone know if the N66U supports remote management? I went through every page of the firmware and can't find it.


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[RMerlin]

Anyone know if the N66U supports remote management? I went through every page of the firmware and can't find it.

Administration -> System

 

[RMerlin]

Has anyone else noticed how flimsy the stand that comes with the rt-n66u is?

I would use it, but I'm afraid that it won't take much and my router would fall over lol

It's quite solid actually. Make sure you do fully clip it in.

 

[MarkyPancake]

I thought I would try Asus 3.0.0.4.376_1071 from Merlin 374.43 on my RT-N66U and the wireless range is awful compared to Merlin's build. I did a full reset and manual set up.

One room away from the router now sees my phone's 5 GHz Wi-Fi signal strength at one bar, whereas on Merlin it was three, and 2.4 GHz is now at one/two bars, whereas it was full bars before.

There are rooms in the house where I struggle to pick up the 5 GHz signal and the 2.4 GHz is weak with Merlin's build, I now reckon I won't be able to pick up either in these locations.

Throughput doesn't seem as good either. 152 Mb broadband and YouTube kept buffering a 7:34 720p video.

Since Asus moved away from the SDK5 driver, the wireless performance seems to have gotten worse with each release, turning a great router into a not as useful router. Despite all the security updates since, I am seriously considering rolling back to the last SDK5 firmware.

 

[4Leaf]

It's quite solid actually. Make sure you do fully clip it in.

What do you mean by fully clip it in?

http://archive.benchmarkreviews.com...ntent&task=view&id=876&Itemid=70&limitstart=2

 

[sm00thpapa]

What do you mean by fully clip it in?

http://archive.benchmarkreviews.com...ntent&task=view&id=876&Itemid=70&limitstart=2

Fully clip the stand on. Once it's in push up till you hear a click and your're good.

 

[4Leaf]

Fully clip the stand on. Once it's in push up till you hear a click and your're good.

I just figured that out actually, before I replied just now lol

 

[jim769]

I thought I would try Asus 3.0.0.4.376_1071 from Merlin 374.43 on my RT-N66U and the wireless range is awful compared to Merlin's build. I did a full reset and manual set up.

One room away from the router now sees my phone's 5 GHz Wi-Fi signal strength at one bar, whereas on Merlin it was three, and 2.4 GHz is now at one/two bars, whereas it was full bars before.

There are rooms in the house where I struggle to pick up the 5 GHz signal and the 2.4 GHz is weak with Merlin's build, I now reckon I won't be able to pick up either in these locations.

Throughput doesn't seem as good either. 152 Mb broadband and YouTube kept buffering a 7:34 720p video.

Since Asus moved away from the SDK5 driver, the wireless performance seems to have gotten worse with each release, turning a great router into a not as useful router. Despite all the security updates since, I am seriously considering rolling back to the last SDK5 firmware.

Yes the sdk5 driver rocked with the N66 not so good with sdk6. Thats why i bought the 68U also the 5 Ghz band on the 68U is awesome i can even use it in both my neighbors houses as well no problem. In fact the 5 Ghz works so well i have disabled the 2.4 Ghz band all together.

 

[4Leaf]

Yes the sdk5 driver rocked with the N66 not so good with sdk6. Thats why i bought the 68U also the 5 Ghz band on the 68U is awesome i can even use it in both my neighbors houses as well no problem. In fact the 5 Ghz works so well i have disabled the 2.4 Ghz band all together.

How much better is the wireless strength and throughput compared to the rt-n66u on the 68u?