RT-N66 Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.4561

[sm00thpapa]

thanks for that, may try it soon.

After I flash the merlin firmware I would like to do a reset, would pressing the reset button for 5-10 seconds on the router reset to factory defaults and clear the nvram?

thanks

Just do a factory re-set same thing.

 

[sm00thpapa]

I'm using the latest RMerlin 374.40 firmware for over 4 days with no issues.

Just a basic user here (wired/wireless LAN and internet), but this is the most stable version yet.

This is the recommended version for all Asus routers except for the RT-AC68U (for stable operation with that model you want 374.40 alpha 4).


Very fast and responsive and the range is as good as any of the old -em versions or before.

Make sure you do a full reset to defaults and power cycle the router a couple of times. Also, use a new ssid or 'forget' the old network on all your clients, then re-associate them for the best performance and stability.

I have tried many firmware versions since I bought my RT-N66U almost a year ago; this is easily the best. The most secure, the most stable, the most features and the highest performance too.

I think not upgrading to the latest firmware (especially an RMerlin version) is doing the hardware a disservice and possibly putting the security of the network at risk too.

Thanks for this info. You have convinced me to try it out.

 

[telUK]

Just do a factory re-set same thing.

hi

So the reset button pressed down for 10 secs would do this?

 

[RogerSC]

hi

So the reset button pressed down for 10 secs would do this?

Yes, that would do it. When you see the power light blinking while holding down the reset button, that means that the router has been reset and settings have been returned to factory defaults.

 

[sm00thpapa]

hi

So the reset button pressed down for 10 secs would do this?

Yes as Roger stated above. Also just log into the router and do a factory re set.

 

[sm00thpapa]

I went back to .276 for good. Outside on my patio I get my full 70 Mbps. With Asus and Merlin's SDK6 driver firmware I barely get 5 Mbps. So .276 it is till Asus comes out with a better SDK6 driver. Which may never happen. Asus such a high end company making junk firmware for their products and customers.


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[RogerSC]

I went back to .276 for good. Outside on my patio I get my full 70 Mbps. With Asus and Merlin's SDK6 driver firmware I barely get 5 Mbps. So .276 it is till Asus comes out with a better SDK6 driver. Which may never happen. Asus such a high end company making junk firmware for their products and customers.

How did 3.0.0.4.374.35_4-sdk5 look at your place? I think that you tried it, just curious?

 

[sm00thpapa]

It ran ok at close distance but on my patio it suffered. Just seems that .276 was meant for this router as it works perfectly for my application.


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[radekker]

I fully agree with sm00thpapa.
If range is most important to you use firmware .276 with 2.4 Ghz and 20 Mhz bandwith.
Also use fixed channel 1, 6 or 11 (in my case 6 is the best).