[Release] Asuswrt-Merlin 384.18 and 384.13_10 is now available

[SheikhSheikha]

Dirty flash from beta to 384.18 - running smooth, snappy and stable.

 

[kernol]

Another flawless upgrade - first on RT-AC5300 Aimesh Node - then on RT-AC86U Aimesh Main Router ... with all the add-ons per my signature. I always eject USB > Disable JFFS Scripts > Remove USB and reboot before starting the firmware upgrade process.
Has never failed to give me error free firmware upgrades since Feb 2018 .

If you have problems with or just after firmware upgrade .... 99.9999% of the time will be fixed with a re-flash following the above process.

 

[krgck]

Nice and easy as always with ac88u. 5ghz does show 160mhz mode as it could be enabled while it isn't possible with ac88u.

Other than that it's quality what you expect. Thanks for merlin himself and everyone behind the scenes!

 

[pirx73]

@RMerlin does this means that 384.18 for RT-AC68U includes these ASUS fixes?

ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.385.20490
- Improved connection stability.
- Optimized CPU utilization.
- Fixed some UI bugs.
- Fixed login bugs.

 

[OldFox]

Dirty flash to 384.18 from .17 to ac86u & meshed ac68u. Very odd behavior.
1 A Chinese language menu/button item has appeared just under Adaptive QoS, which shows on hover "UUAccelerator.asp", only on ac-86u. It has the same icon as Adaptive QoS. My ac86u is likely Chinese sourced, but I always operate it in English.
2 I'm probably not only stupid but blind - when did Open NAT appear on the menu list? I see this on both 86 & 68. It stood out as there wasn't an icon until a reboot later.

I'm not a gamer & never touched game settings. Not open to WAN, although VPN server going.
I've had ac86u on Merlin for last 2 1/2 years & ac68u much longer. I do most upgrades & never an issue.
I downgraded both to 384.17 (normal as before) & then back again (same as above). Factory reset to ac68 (no change) but not yet reset the ac86u.

 

[Adreno]

Hi,

It's my first Asuswrt-Merlin update and I have some doubts.

I have a RT-AX88U with stock firm ver. 3.0.0.4.384.9107 and Asuswrt-Merlin ver. 384.17. I have an USB disc connected to it in order to save traffic statistics and run spdMerlin.

Have I to unmount the USB disc before the update?

Any other thing that I should know to properly update the router?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Diamond67]

Have I to unmount the USB disc before the update?

Any other thing that I should know to properly update the router?

Thanks in advance.

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/r..._8-are-now-available.63636/page-5#post-576336

 

[RAH-66]

@RMerlin What is "Remapping interrupts" appeared on every boot after updating 384.17-> 384.18?

May 5 10:05:05 syslogd started: BusyBox v1.25.1
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: klogd started: BusyBox v1.25.1 (2020-06-28 14:01:00 EDT)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Booting Linux on physical CPU 0x0
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Linux version 4.1.51 (merlin@ubuntu-dev) (gcc version 5.5.0 (Buildroot 2017.11.1) ) #4 SMP PREEMPT Sun Jun 28 16:14:49 EDT 2020
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: CPU: AArch64 Processor [420f1000] revision 0
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Detected VIPT I-cache on CPU0
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: alternatives: enabling workaround for ARM erratum 845719
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: PERCPU: Embedded 15 pages/cpu @ffffffc03ffb4000 s21400 r8192 d31848 u61440
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Built 1 zonelists in Zone order, mobility grouping on. Total pages: 236845
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Kernel command line: coherent_pool=4M cpuidle_sysfs_switch pci=pcie_bus_safe rootwait
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: PID hash table entries: 4096 (order: 3, 32768 bytes)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Dentry cache hash table entries: 131072 (order: 8, 1048576 bytes)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Inode-cache hash table entries: 65536 (order: 7, 524288 bytes)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Memory: 903344K/960512K available (4822K kernel code, 812K rwdata, 1624K rodata, 228K init, 532K bss, 57168K reserved, 0K cma-reserved)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Virtual kernel memory layout:
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: vmalloc : 0xffffff8000000000 - 0xffffffbdffff0000 ( 247 GB)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: vmemmap : 0xffffffbe00000000 - 0xffffffbfc0000000 ( 7 GB maximum)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0xffffffbe00000000 - 0xffffffbe00e00000 ( 14 MB actual)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: fixed : 0xffffffbffabfd000 - 0xffffffbffac00000 ( 12 KB)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: PCI I/O : 0xffffffbffae00000 - 0xffffffbffbe00000 ( 16 MB)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: modules : 0xffffffbffc000000 - 0xffffffc000000000 ( 64 MB)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: memory : 0xffffffc000000000 - 0xffffffc040000000 ( 1024 MB)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: .init : 0xffffffc0006cd000 - 0xffffffc000706000 ( 228 KB)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: .text : 0xffffffc000080000 - 0xffffffc0006cc204 ( 6449 KB)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: .data : 0xffffffc000707000 - 0xffffffc0007d2180 ( 813 KB)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Preemptible hierarchical RCU implementation.
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: NR_IRQS:64 nr_irqs:64 0
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: init_timers: timer_function_timeout virt addr 0xffffffc000721308
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Architected cp15 timer(s) running at 50.00MHz (phys).
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: clocksource arch_sys_counter: mask: 0xffffffffffffff max_cycles: 0xb8812736b, max_idle_ns: 440795202655 ns
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: sched_clock: 56 bits at 50MHz, resolution 20ns, wraps every 4398046511100ns
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: BRCM Legacy Drivers' Helper, all legacy drivers' IO memories/interrupts should be remapped here
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Remapping interrupts...
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: hwirq virq
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 61 5
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 64 6
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 66 7
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 91 8
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 92 9
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 93 10
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 77 11
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 78 12
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 79 13
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 80 14
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 81 15
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 82 16
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 83 17
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 84 18
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 85 19
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 86 20
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 88 21
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 96 22
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 97 23
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 98 24
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 99 25
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 118 26
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May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 106 28
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May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 148 34
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 154 35
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 155 36
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 156 37
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 157 38
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 158 39
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 159 40
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 69 41
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Remapping IO memories...
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: phys virt size
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 00000000ff800000 ffffff8000008000 00003000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 00000000ff858000 ffffff800000c000 00003000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 00000000ffe00000 ffffff8000080000 00100000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0000000080002000 ffffff8000002000 00001000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0000000080018000 ffffff8000010000 00004000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0000000080200000 ffffff8000018000 00005000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0000000080280000 ffffff8000016000 00001000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0000000082200000 ffffff8000200000 00100000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0000000080080000 ffffff8000380000 00050000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0000000080008000 ffffff8000020000 00003fff
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 000000008000c000 ffffff8000028000 00003fff
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0000000081060000 ffffff8000030000 00004000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0000000080100000 ffffff8000038000 00002000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: 0000000080010000 ffffff800001e000 00001000
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: console [ttyS0] enabled
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Calibrating delay loop (skipped), value calculated using timer frequency.. 100.00 BogoMIPS (lpj=50000)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: pid_max: default: 32768 minimum: 301
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Mount-cache hash table entries: 2048 (order: 2, 16384 bytes)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Mountpoint-cache hash table entries: 2048 (order: 2, 16384 bytes)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: --Kernel Config--
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: SMP=1
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: PREEMPT=1
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: DEBUG_SPINLOCK=0
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: DEBUG_MUTEXES=0
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: creating mapping for reserved memory phys 0x0a600000 virt 0xffffffc00a600000 size 0x00e00000 for dhd0
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: creating mapping for reserved memory phys 0x09800000 virt 0xffffffc009800000 size 0x00e00000 for dhd1
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: creating mapping for reserved memory phys 0x08a00000 virt 0xffffffc008a00000 size 0x00e00000 for dhd2
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Do not need to create mapping for reserved memory phys 0x0e000000 size 0x02000000 for buffer
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: creating mapping for reserved memory phys 0x0b400000 virt 0xffffffc00b400000 size 0x02c00000 for flow
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: pmc_initMC using DQM mode
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Successfully retrieved NVRAM data from dtb
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: cfe-v^A: 1.0.38-163.181
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: CPU1: Booted secondary processor
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Detected VIPT I-cache on CPU1
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: CPU2: Booted secondary processor
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Detected VIPT I-cache on CPU2
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: CPU3: Booted secondary processor
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Detected VIPT I-cache on CPU3
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Brought up 4 CPUs
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: SMP: Total of 4 processors activated.
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: CPU: All CPU(s) started at EL2
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: alternatives: patching kernel code
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: devtmpfs: initialized
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: clocksource jiffies: mask: 0xffffffff max_cycles: 0xffffffff, max_idle_ns: 1911260446275000 ns
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: futex hash table entries: 1024 (order: 4, 65536 bytes)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: NET: Registered protocol family 16
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: cpuidle: using governor ladder
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: cpuidle: using governor menu
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: vdso: 2 pages (1 code @ ffffffc00070d000, 1 data @ ffffffc00070c000)
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: DMA: preallocated 4096 KiB pool for atomic allocations
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: Broadcom Logger v0.1
May 5 10:05:05 kernel: ACPI: Interpreter disabled.

 

[octopus]

@RMerlin

Just updated both routers and working fine....
Uptime 0 days 0 hour(s) 17 minute(s) 12 seconds

Q: when check for new firmware (Check Update) why is firewall restarted?

Thank you!

 

[kernol]

@RMerlin does this means that 384.18 for RT-AC68U includes these ASUS fixes?

ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.385.20490
- Improved connection stability.
- Optimized CPU utilization.
- Fixed some UI bugs.
- Fixed login bugs.

 UPDATED: Merged SDK + binary blobs 385_20490 for RT-AC68U

Above is extracted from the Change Log - part of post 1 to this thread ... so those firmware fixes will be in the Merlin 384.18 release for that Router.

 

[Adreno]

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/r..._8-are-now-available.63636/page-5#post-576336

Thank you!!

 

[martinr]

All working well here.

Unrelated question, I use AiProtect, & haven’t seen any threats reported/blocked for 12+ months now.
Previously AiProtect was very ‘chatty’, hundreds of blocks per day.
Does it simply mean Skynet & Diversion are doing such a good job that there’s nothing for AiProtect to do?

That was my experience. But AIProtection still jumps in occasionally, proving it’s still there, ready to pounce.

You could try the following address in your browser which invokes my AIProtection block and an email alert:

autodoc.bg

(The firm is legitimate: I have bought quality car parts on several occasions from them.)

 

[pirx73]

Above is extracted from the Change Log - part of post 1 to this thread ... so those firmware fixes will be in the Merlin 384.18 release for that Router.

Thanks!
I asked because i wasn't sure did Merlin included all ASUS fixes or just part of them.

 

[Konde]

Thanks for this excellent Upgrade version. I ´ve just installed in my RT86U All its working fine.

 

[SheikhSheikha]

Hi,

It's my first Asuswrt-Merlin update and I have some doubts.

I have a RT-AX88U with stock firm ver. 3.0.0.4.384.9107 and Asuswrt-Merlin ver. 384.17. I have an USB disc connected to it in order to save traffic statistics and run spdMerlin.

Have I to unmount the USB disc before the update?

Any other thing that I should know to properly update the router?

Thanks in advance.

Search for user L&LD - look at his nuclear reset procedure and M&M config. And yes unmount USB!

 

[heslo]

Flashed well on my AC88U but one issue... on my 5G wifi settings there's no settings to allow to chose channels 36, 40, 44 or 48. All there is available is 149, 153, 157, 161 and 165.

Channel 40 works best for me from what I've found. Any reason this setting has been lost?

 

[MarkyPancake]

Sorry for the dumb question, but how do I apply a firmware update to my AC68U AiMesh node, as this is the first firmware update I've done since using this setup? Before AiMesh, I always update my AC86U router offline via Ethernet to my laptop with laptop wireless card disabled.

 

[nzwayne]

After dirty update to fw 384.18 my Diversion line of amtm shows some strange "-> v" as if there were an update available. If I manage to get rid of it the "->v" keeps coming back if I go to Diversion and come back to amtm. Anyone else?

 1  open     Diversion     v4.1.12       -> v

Yeah: Had it daily for over last week. To resolve had to use "UU" on amtm..."U" didn't resolve. Almost reported it a few times...then sidetracked. Now knowing someone else has this, will report on the AMTM forum.

 

[OldFox]

how do I apply a firmware update to my AC68U AiMesh node

On the AIMesh Router admin-Firmware upgrade page, the AIMesh Nodes are also listed with Upload link. This takes you to the node login page & you can upload off line as before. Take care to get the correct firmware for each.

 

[mbze430]

this might be a dumb question but in regards to "UPDATED: Merged GPL 384_8563 for AX models.". Does this mean that the AX88U firmware on ASUS's website is still newer since it is "Version 3.0.0.4.384.9107". Or those numbers don't correlate?