Release Asuswrt-Merlin 3004.388.10 is now available

[visortgw]

@RMerlin there is a compatibility issue with Guest Networking and nodes that are on 3004 instead of 3006. The GT-AX11000 Pro had 3004 firmware but now is moved to the 3006 which cant seem to handle basic guest networking that the old 3004 branch was capable of handling. With a 3004 and a 3004 node I am able to have mesh network guest network on both my bands -- This doesn't work with Guest Network Pro. Is there a way to give users the choice and build both branches - Or are any fixes coming out for that - I know you don't handle that code specifically but even the new betas don't seem to have new code for wifi 6 routers. It looks like new GPL is just for wifi 7 routers.

Have you tried latest Asus baseline firmware?

 

[ComputerSteve]

Have you tried latest Asus baseline firmware?

You mean stock ? -- All I know is the 3004 firmware that ended being created when the base switched to 3006 worked with guest network functionality when nodes are on and only have available 3004 firmware such as the XT8's. This new Guest Network Pro isn't so pro because it cant even handle what the older firmware was capable of doing =(

 

[visortgw]

You mean stock ? -- All I know is the 3004 firmware that ended being created when the base switched to 3006 worked with guest network functionality when nodes are on and only have available 3004 firmware such as the XT8's. This new Guest Network Pro isn't so pro because it cant even handle what the older firmware was capable of doing =(

Yes, I mean "stock" for the node. I never have had issues with mix of 3006 and 3004 firmware for router an AiMesh node(s).

 

[ComputerSteve]

Yes, I mean "stock" for the node. I never have had issues with mix of 3006 and 3004 firmware for router an AiMesh node(s).

I have tried it and it still doesn't work !

 

[ComputerSteve]

The XT8 Nodes with a GT-AX11000 Pro router don't populate anything but one band - So for example if I set up a guest network that has an SSID - Test & I selected both bands 2.4 & 5ghz - Only 2.4 will show. If I change that and I select only 5ghz - Only the router will show and no nodes will have a guest network - If I create two guest networks - One for 2.4ghz so Test 2.4 & One for 5ghz - Test 5ghz, Only Test 2.4 will show !

 

[jksmurf]

Yes, I mean "stock" for the node. I never have had issues with mix of 3006 and 3004 firmware for router an AiMesh node(s).

@visortgw there is 3 tab thread about ComputerSteve’s 3004/3006 issue here, but it seems to have petered out.

Guest Network Pro not broadcasting on XT8 nodes (GT-AX11000 Pro + XT8 mesh setup)

Hey everyone, I’m running a GT-AX11000 Pro as my main router. I recently changed that to the main router from an XT8 being the main router. The XT8s are now AiMesh nodes. I’ve set up Guest Network Pro, enabled it for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, and selected the nodes to broadcast the guest SSID as...

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[EDIT] And this related thread:

5Ghz GUEST Network not propagating to AiMesh nodes?

What is the latest wisdom on getting the 5Ghz (Guest Wifi) band to actually work on the GNP Nodes, using AiMesh (in addition to the 2.4Ghz band). I do not wish to create APs atm. My Guest Network (GNP) is working, but clients (iPhones and iPads) all seem to be served 2.4Ghz only (on Guest) and...

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[ComputerSteve]

@visortgw there is 3 tab thread about ComputerSteve’s 3004/3006 issue here, but it seems to have petered out.

Guest Network Pro not broadcasting on XT8 nodes (GT-AX11000 Pro + XT8 mesh setup)

Hey everyone, I’m running a GT-AX11000 Pro as my main router. I recently changed that to the main router from an XT8 being the main router. The XT8s are now AiMesh nodes. I’ve set up Guest Network Pro, enabled it for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, and selected the nodes to broadcast the guest SSID as...

www.snbforums.com

Right -- The consensus seems to be it doesn't work right. At least with mixing the firmware versions - This really doesn't help people who have mixed firmware systems.

 

[jksmurf]

Right -- The consensus seems to be it doesn't work right. At least with mixing the firmware versions - This really doesn't help people who have mixed firmware systems.

I’m not sure that was the consensus, but I would agree the implementation of Main/Nodes with 3006/3004 is different (limited?) vs 3004/3004 (which is also limited) as opposed to how it should work, and does, with 3006/3006.

I’m not sure this is something @RMerlin can fix for you though, I believe it’s all down to Asus i.e. I’m almost certain @RMerlin cannot fix it in this or any other firmware, unfortunately.

So the options are I guess reverting to HW that can do 3004/3004, living with 3006/3004 implementation, upgrading to the all singing all dancing 3006/3006 (or 3006/3006VLAN) option or… bailing out and moving to a different manufacturer.

 

[The PyroPath]

I’m not sure that was the consensus, but I would agree the implementation of Main/Nodes with 3006/3004 is different (limited?) vs 3004/3004 (which is also limited) as opposed to how it should work, and does, with 3006/3006.

I’m not sure this is something @RMerlin can fix for you though, I believe it’s all down to Asus i.e. I’m almost certain @RMerlin cannot fix it in this or any other firmware, unfortunately.

So the options are I guess reverting to HW that can do 3004/3004, living with 3006/3004 implementation, upgrading to the all singing all dancing 3006/3006 (or 3006/3006VLAN) option or… bailing out and moving to a different manufacturer.

Yeah, another issue appears to be when you try to have two 3004 triband nodes to connect over the previously dedicated wireless backhaul. I've confirmed that both 5 ghz-1 and 5 ghz-2 remain active, but it will not function as a dedicated wireless backhaul anymore. Each node will try to connect to the main router instead... If I try the same with BT8's, the wireless backhaul works as expected.

 

[Chuckles67]

Upgraded my RT-AX86U from 3004.388.9_2 to 3004.388.10_2, performing a full factory reset (clean install).
I kept the same SSID and WiFi password as before. Despite that, all devices needed to be reset — HomeKit devices required hard resets, and iOS/macOS devices needed to forget and re-add the network. This update took about 4 hours, compared with my usual 2.5 hours for a full reset. Everything is working now.

Update (first 24 hours):

• iPhone: Disconnected unexpectedly from the 5 GHz network overnight. Continuing to monitor.
• Web GUI: Once, while viewing DNS Director settings, the interface suddenly logged me out and redirected to the main login page. I haven’t been able to reproduce this.
• Used the same SSID and password as the previous firmware version. The installation required power-off reboots/resets and reconfiguring WiFi settings on all devices, except those on the guest network. I don’t recall this difference during previous firmware updates, including six clean installs.