Support for RT-BE58U?

[dwp]

I see there is support for the RT-BE58_GO and several other RT-BE models. Is it possible to support the RT-BE58U?

I think that would be a good router for my needs and space. But I really want to be able to use Merlin this time around

Best

 

[jksmurf]

Hi,

Someone will probably come along and address this at some stage with varying approaches to do so, so let me perhaps jump in first and simply refer you to the very patient @bennor repeated response on this subject, which you can refer to here.

 

[bennor]

I see there is support for the RT-BE58_GO and several other RT-BE models. Is it possible to support the RT-BE58U?

As @jksmurf indicated with their link, your question is addressed in the subforum's sicky/pinned/tacked post: [FAQ] READ ME FIRST before posting a question

Q: Will you add support for model XYZ?
A: The decision whether or not to support a new model depend on a long list of factors, which may evolve over time. Right now:
- It needs to be Broadcom-based
- It needs to be widely available (not just in two or three countries)
- It needs to have high-end hardware so I don't have to fight with lack of flash or RAM
- It needs to receive frequent enough GPLs so I won't have to regularly skip it due to the GPL being outdated
- I need to have one
- I need to have the time to try supporting it
- I need to have the motivation to try supporting it

Each new model requires its own dedicated support. That means every time I work on a new firmware release, I have to work on each separate model, and I need GPL releases from Asus for each individual model, and I need to merge each of them separately. So that means if I support 10 different routers, then I need to merge in the content of 10 different GPL releases, and these need to be close enough to one another to still be compatible. The more models I support, the harder this is to accomplish, therefore I am VERY conservative regarding adding any new model.

So don't ask if/when a new model will be supported. I cannot speculate about future model support, and until I have working support for a model, I cannot answer that question.

Further RMerlin has addressed why they chose to supported the RT-BE58_Go elsewhere: Asuswrt-Merlin 3006.102.6 Beta is now available

The RT-BE58_Go is an inexpensive WIfi 7 router. Marketed as a travel router, it might also be handy for anyone looking for an inexpensive Wifi 7 router to cover a small appartment. I don't usually support entry level models, but I decided to make an exception for this one.

And there has been an earlier thread from last year, which can be found using the subforum search feature, where RT-BE58U support was asked about: Asus RT-BE58U...?

In that RT-BE58U discussion, someone commented that the RT-BE58_Go and RT-BE58U are both Mediatek based to which RMerlin replied:

No, the RT-BE58_Go is a Broadcom BCM6764 device. And it's not the same device as the RT-BE58U.

 

[dwp]

Thanks to all! I will give up on this one. Best