RT-AC68U best way to update to the latest firmwire

[Kaz]

Hi, I have currently 384.5 Merlin running, It is big leap to 384.17. What method should I follow to successfully update it. (clear nvram) Thanks

 

[L&LD]

Make sure you have a good current list of your settings. Flash it and see how it works.

If there are any problems, ask here first, but be prepared to do a full reset.

If you need further details, please use the link in my signature below for the M&M Config to get your router so too a good/known state.

HTH.

 

[Kaz]

Thanks for quick reply, I will have to save the settings and backup JFFS partition. Lets see how it goes.

 

[KGB7]

Do a hard reset, by holding WPS button as you turn On the router. https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1039077/

Use rescue mode to flash the firmware: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1000814/

After router boots up. Do another hard reset.

Do not save settings and do not back up JFFS. Start from scratch and enter all settings manually.

 

[L&LD]

Yes, I meant a text copy of the settings.

Not as a way to put the settings on the router.

 

[KGB7]

Yes, I meant a text copy of the settings.

Not as a way to put the settings on the router.

I know you did.

I was reminding @Kaz not to use save files.

Personally, I take screen shots or take pics with a cellphone.

 

[Kaz]

looks l

Do not save settings and do not back up JFFS. Start from scratch and enter all settings manually.

looks like it going to be long process.
So, with this approach , the main intention of it is less of headache correct?

 

[KGB7]

looks l

looks like it going to be long process.
So, with this approach , the main intention of it is less of headache correct?

Less headache in the long run, because you took the proper steps.

The entire process, only takes about 15min. First time doing these steps, will take about 30min, because you have to learn all the steps which includes installing software on your computer.

 

[K-2SO]

Use rescue mode to flash the firmware: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1000814/

Not needed. I would go with:

Flash it and see how it works.

Reset after flash only if something is not right.

 

[henry8866]

Personally, I take screen shots or take pics with a cellphone.

there are many pages/tabs, it will be lot of pictures
also for some of settings, like static ip list, is there any easy way to backup and import? re-figure out all of those are not easy since some of them only show MAC address.

 

[henry8866]

As for latest firmware, what is the version that is latest and stable with AiMesh on AC68U? Thanks.

 

[L&LD]

https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/download

 

[henry8866]

https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/download

thanks, latest RT-AC68U_384.17_0.zip dated 4/26/2020, thousands of download, assume this one is stable enough to use.