Which Merlin version for ASUS RT-AC1750U?

[CamiloDraye]

Hello.

I purchased the RT-AC1750U router today and I wanted to install merlin on it - but can't find the right version. Which version of merlin will be appropriate?

I tried RT-AC68U, RT-AC66U, RT-N66U and nothing + also tried RT-AC86U and it started loading but an error occurred in the process.

I wanted to use the router as a 3G/4G modem via USB, but the original firmware doesn't have this option. I was hoping that option would appear after uploading the merlin

Thanks for any help!

https://www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-WiFi-Routers/RT-AC1750U/

 

[ColinTaylor]

What is the FCC-ID printed on the label?

 

[CamiloDraye]

Sorry. I don't see any FCC-ID. It's a sticker on the back https://i.ibb.co/K0HVp6T/dav.jpg

 

[Keith Gorham]

BHello.

I purchased the RT-AC1750U router today and I wanted to install merlin on it - but can't find the right version. Which version of merlin will be appropriate?

I tried RT-AC68U, RT-AC66U, RT-N66U and nothing + also tried RT-AC86U and it started loading but an error occurred in the process.

I wanted to use the router as a 3G/4G modem via USB, but the original firmware doesn't have this option. I was hoping that option would appear after uploading the merlin

Thanks for any help!

https://www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-WiFi-Routers/RT-AC1750U/

Be carefull, others have attempted the incorrect firmware and bricked the device.

 

[cptnoblivious]

I mean, it's not on the list of supported routers:

About | Asuswrt-Merlin

www.asuswrt-merlin.net

 

[ColinTaylor]

Look elsewhere on the case. It's usually on the black part of the label rather than the white box. It might have "MSQ" in it.

 

[AndreiV]

That is a Media Tek chipped router .


You should have researched which routers Merlin supports before purchasing anything.

Attempting to install firmware for the wrong device will turn your router into an expensive doorstop.

 

[Tech9]

The confusing part is in Asus naming. In fact there are two AC1750 routers with Merlin support - RT-AC1750 (RT-AC66U) and RT-AC1750 B1 (RT-AC66U B1). This new RT-AC1750U is indeed MediaTek MT7621 based router, same as RT-AC65P. No Merlin support for this one.