Hello all. I've lurked here a while, but this is my first post. Perhaps someone might have some insight into an issue I am having.
I recently purchased an Asus RT-AC86U router from Amazon. I immediately flashed the newest Merlin Firmware: 384.8_2, setup the router with OpenVPN, and then had no issues for about two days. The router seemed to work well via Wifi and Ethernet.
This morning I noticed the Wifi was down, and the router was stuck in a bootloop. I am of course unable to access the web GUI, but I am able to boot the device in rescue mode by holding the reset button while powering the device on - at least I assume so since the power light blinks slowly and regularly. Using the Asus Firmware Restoration software while connected to the router with an Ethernet cable, it seems unable to find or recognize that the router is connected after pressing the upload button, and so times out with the message that the device is not in recovery mode.
I have tried this with my computer IP set to 192.168.1.10 as instructed by Asus, and also to 192.168.50.10, since the router's IP was 192.168.50.1 by default. I have also tried automatic IP. If I power off the router and do not power it on again in recovery mode, it re-enters a state of constant bootlooping.
I'd appreciate any help or insight that anyone might have. Thanks.
I recently purchased an Asus RT-AC86U router from Amazon. I immediately flashed the newest Merlin Firmware: 384.8_2, setup the router with OpenVPN, and then had no issues for about two days. The router seemed to work well via Wifi and Ethernet.
This morning I noticed the Wifi was down, and the router was stuck in a bootloop. I am of course unable to access the web GUI, but I am able to boot the device in rescue mode by holding the reset button while powering the device on - at least I assume so since the power light blinks slowly and regularly. Using the Asus Firmware Restoration software while connected to the router with an Ethernet cable, it seems unable to find or recognize that the router is connected after pressing the upload button, and so times out with the message that the device is not in recovery mode.
I have tried this with my computer IP set to 192.168.1.10 as instructed by Asus, and also to 192.168.50.10, since the router's IP was 192.168.50.1 by default. I have also tried automatic IP. If I power off the router and do not power it on again in recovery mode, it re-enters a state of constant bootlooping.
I'd appreciate any help or insight that anyone might have. Thanks.