RT-AC3200 firmware Version 3.0.0.4.382.52651

[teranex]

I'm using an RT-AC3200 running Merlin 3.0.0.4.384.13_8. The Merlin website also mentions that RT-AC3200 is not supported anymore. However I just saw on the Asus website that they released new firmware, version 3.0.0.4.382.52651, with fixes against Cyclops blinks: https://www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-WiFi-Routers/RTAC3200/HelpDesk_BIOS/ .
Now I'm not entirely sure how to continue. Now that their is a new firmware release, will a new Merlin release for the RT-AC3200 also be released? Or should I switch back to the original Asus firmware (and loose all the nice Merlin additions...)?

 

[Tech9]

will a new Merlin release for the RT-AC3200 also be released?

Highly unlikely.

 

[RMerlin]

will a new Merlin release for the RT-AC3200 also be released?

No.

 

[teranex]

Ok, I already expected that answer. Thanks for confirming this.
To 'upgrade' to the stock firmware, can this be done using the regular upgrade process with the asus firmware file, or would this require a factory reset before the upgrade to avoid trouble?

 

[Tech9]

would this require a factory reset before the upgrade to avoid trouble?

Factory reset after the upgrade.

 

[teranex]

I fixed it by buying a RT-AX86U . Already running Merlin now. The RT-AC3200 will become an Access Point, replacing the Linksys EA6500