Skynet Skynet fails on reboot merlin v3006.102.4

[BeachGuy]

Every reboot Skynet fails (ip tables failed) and I have to restart it manually, Merlin v3006.102.4. This didn't happen with previous version(s).

 

[Daveo]

I'm running Merlin v3006.102.4 on a brand new BE88U router and Skynet starts every time without any issues.

Maybe try uninstalling Skynet then reinstalling it and/or check that USB stick/device is still working without any issues. There is a Disk Check script in AMTM (option i, then option dc, if not already installed. If it is, then it's option dc from main menu).

 

[dave14305]

I would guess it’s related to your use of Unbound and possibly how you have WAN DNS configured. What’s setup in WAN DNS?

 

[BeachGuy]

I uninstalled/reinstalled and it seems to be working now. I'll report back tomorrow after it does scheduled reboot overnight.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

I'll report back tomorrow after it does scheduled reboot overnight.

Unless you have a critical reason or use case for this, it's really not necessary to reboot every day. Mine only reboots if a major change is made that requires a reboot, or a new firmware update was applied.

 

[BeachGuy]

I know. For some reason I like a clean slate each morning. I did notice that after a week or so TVs started to buffer more when no reboot schedule. But I did just disable reboot schedule, I'll try it for a while.

BTW, Skynet is fine this morning after uninstall/reinstall.

 

[saison2023]

Hello,
Same behaviour on Router RT-AX86U with Firmware 3004.388.8_4. Skynet Version is v7.6.4.
I am rebooting my router every 1 and 15 of each month, I saw sign of better stability and/or avoiding issue by doing so.
Before this, I was not rebooting at all, only based on firmware upgrade or power outage, and I have also tried first to only reboot the 1 of each month. Not rocket science theory but it seems my router behaves better by doing so. But, like @BeachGuy, I have to manually enable/restart Skynet after each reboot. This behaviour appeared earlier this year (can`t say when) but it wasn't happening before. I am monitoring my router many times per week, I can guarantee this is a "new" situation.

I will try to remove and reinstall Skynet to see if this fix the issue. I just have to verify that I have written down all the settings (because I am very happy with my setup actually)

 

[saison2023]

Just did these steps:

• Uninstall Skynet
• Reboot router
• Install Skynet, configure minimum settings (only add malware URL)
• Reboot

After reboot, Skynet was still not running.
I am not in a mood to wipe everything, I will wait a little bit and watch after router's reboot to manually restart Skynet.

 

[dave14305]

After reboot, Skynet was still not running.

There should be some messages in the system log to hint at what happened. Either it couldn’t find the USB in time, your DNS wasn’t working, or something is corrupt on your /jffs or USB. You need to look for the clues instead of uninstalling and reinstalling.

Skynet hasn’t changed in any significant way in several months.

 

[saison2023]

There should be some messages in the system log to hint at what happened. Either it couldn’t find the USB in time, your DNS wasn’t working, or something is corrupt on your /jffs or USB. You need to look for the clues instead of uninstalling and reinstalling.

Skynet hasn’t changed in any significant way in several months.

Sorry if I was not clear: I truly believe this is on my side, not blaming Skynet.
I will have a look, thanks for the hint.

 

[Jack-Sparr0w]

might have to reset amtm. I do it every half a year or so. just the amtm part

 

[SomeWhereOverTheRainBow]

Unless you have a critical reason or use case for this, it's really not necessary to reboot every day. Mine only reboots if a major change is made that requires a reboot, or a new firmware update was applied.

I agree. I only have a scheduled daily reboot because I have a few network clients that just do not behave properly without atleast a once every other day reboot, but that is not related to the behavior of the router. I just choose to reboot instead of writing my own FIXITMON. I think that is a new idea you could terminally market on. Have wifi stability issues, restart the wifi. Have an issue with clients and their rouge behaviors with DHCP, restart the dhcp service. You could set it to where task can be scheduled using the crontab.

 

[Twiglets]

I agree. I only have a scheduled daily reboot because I have a few network clients that just do not behave properly without atleast a once every other day reboot, but that is not related to the behavior of the router. I just choose to reboot instead of writing my own FIXITMON. I think that is a new idea you could terminally market on. Have wifi stability issues, restart the wifi. Have an issue with clients and their rouge behaviors with DHCP, restart the dhcp service. You could set it to where task can be scheduled using the crontab.

scMerlin does allow you to restart services as you have alluded to.

See (https://www.snbforums.com/threads/s...script-control-menu-for-asuswrt-merlin.89224/)

 

[Viktor Jaep]

I agree. I only have a scheduled daily reboot because I have a few network clients that just do not behave properly without atleast a once every other day reboot, but that is not related to the behavior of the router. I just choose to reboot instead of writing my own FIXITMON. I think that is a new idea you could terminally market on. Have wifi stability issues, restart the wifi. Have an issue with clients and their rouge behaviors with DHCP, restart the dhcp service. You could set it to where task can be scheduled using the crontab.

I actually have something like this on my to-do list. Like if the WAN isn't responsive after so many minutes/attempts, force a reboot. I like that idea about DHCP, WiFi, etc. too.

 

[dave14305]

Like if the WAN isn't responsive after so many minutes/attempts, force a reboot

That particular one has been done before.

GitHub - MartineauUK/Chk-WAN: ASUS Router Check WAN status

ASUS Router Check WAN status. Contribute to MartineauUK/Chk-WAN development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[Viktor Jaep]

That particular one has been done before.

GitHub - MartineauUK/Chk-WAN: ASUS Router Check WAN status

ASUS Router Check WAN status. Contribute to MartineauUK/Chk-WAN development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

Thought I remember seeing that somewhere before.