RT-N66U security fix support EOL?

[hfm]

I haven't seen a firmware update fixing any CVE's for quite some time. I think the latest firmware was released back in July 2016. Any chance of the 4xxx series builds making their official way to the N66U? I noticed the 56U got one recently, maybe it's just a matter of time.

I was hoping it wasn't just EOLd and I need to move to unofficial firmwares (erk..nothing against Merlin) or buy an new router.

 

[RMerlin]

I was hoping it wasn't just EOLd and I need to move to unofficial firmwares (erk..nothing against Merlin) or buy an new router.

If they were to drop it then I also will have to, since I'm dependent on them releasing closed source components that match any newer firmware version.

 

[wouterv]

If they were to drop it then I also will have to, since I'm dependent on them releasing closed source components that match any newer firmware version.

I can't imagine they drop the RT-N66U, because it still seems to be actively sold.

 

[hfm]

Thanks guys. I suppose I'll just keep waiting.

 

[hggomes]

Not even RT-N16 model (2009) was EOL yet...

 

[wouterv]

Your RT-N66U is not forgotten:
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/asus-rt-n66u-firmware-version-3-0-0-4-380-7266.37527/

 

[hfm]

Your RT-N66U is not forgotten:
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/asus-rt-n66u-firmware-version-3-0-0-4-380-7266.37527/

Hilarious I just did my almost daily check and lo and behold yep:
ASUS RT-N66U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.380.7266
Bug fixed
- Fixed Android phone tethering mode detecting issue in quick internet setup process.
- Fixed PPPoE related issue.
- Fixed client rename issue in network map.
- Fixed network tool issues.
- Fixed wake on lan issues.

Modification
- Added automatic standby mode for CE Ecodesign directive.

MD5: 0d21e843f0fcfc48ef9bfec2312ef860