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    RT-AC88U Power LED blinking after reset. No restore possible

    I forgot my Asus WebGUI password (Merlin firmware) and decided to reset my router with the reset button on the back of the device. After doing this the router was stuck in the restore mode (blinking Power LED) and i tried another reset method with WPS-button. Doesn't work. Stays in restore mode...
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    Tutorial RT-AC88U EOL with bugs? Here is the solution!

    This is strange, there are major issues with the last firmware and no update since 03/25. :rolleyes: See: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/asus-rt-ac88u-revert-to-previous-firmware.78295/
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    Tutorial RT-AC88U EOL with bugs? Here is the solution!

    Seems RT-AC88U is EOL, and something is wrong with last official firmware.:( When 5G Wifi is enabled many clients get connection issues. In search of further security updates and working firmware for my wireless router i installed Asuswrt-Merlin (RT-AC88U_386.7_2.trx) and following a NVRAM reset...
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    Release ASUS RT-AC88U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.386.48260 (2022/03/25)

    With disabled 5GHz Wifi the router works well again. A reboot fixes the problem only for limited time with 5GHz Wifi enabled. Crippled but working.
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    Release ASUS RT-AC88U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.386.48260 (2022/03/25)

    Something is still broken with this firmware. All my clients connected to 5GHz band are losing connection intermittently. My 5GHz Wifi is set to disable at 10pm, and when the clients switch to 2.4GHz (same SSID) then they work normal again and my Wifi-printers suddenly print all documents. Tried...
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    Release ASUS RT-AC88U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.386.48260 (2022/03/25)

    Had multiple problems with this firmware for weeks until i switched my router completely off by removing AC power for several seconds. Now it works flawlessly again. Sometimes a simple reboot isn't enough.
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    Asus rt-ac88u revert to previous firmware

    Had multiple problems with this firmware for weeks until i switched my router completely off by removing AC power for several seconds. Now it works flawlessly again. Sometimes a simple reboot isn't enough. EDIT: Problems are always back after some hours.
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    Release RT-AC88U Version 3.0.0.4.386.41700

    Update went well. No issues.
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    RT-AC88U Firmware Update (2020/03/30)

    https://www.asus.com/us/Networking/RT-AC88U/HelpDesk_BIOS/
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    RT-AC88U Firmware Update (2020/03/30)

    New firmware available with fixes.
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    RT-AC88U firmware 3.0.0.4.384.45708

    Updated, works.
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    Intermittent Connectivity with latest firmware for ASUS RT-AC88U

    Once i had several issues with my AC-88u router and it could not be fixed with downgrading. You may try the same, but it may not fix anything on your device. My wireless problems which came with a firmware were finally fixed doing this: - Saved all router-settings for security (backup) -...
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    ASUS RT-AC88U Firmware version Version 3.0.0.4.384.20287

    3.0.0.4.384_20287 after 24h RAM: Used 169MB Free 343MB Total 512MB
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    RT-AC88U Version 3.0.0.4.384.10007

    True, but it can be fixed by simply reloading the browser. Meanwhile reenabled AIProtection and disabled Smartconnect. Still very stable after nvram reset. Wireless connection is even faster without Smartconnect. I'm happy again.
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    Chromecast dont work, help please.

    Had similar CCA connection issues. Disabled "Airtime fairness" for 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz band in Wireless>Professional, and suddenly all my Chromecasts work perfectly fine. They are visible immediately and connect stable. I have IGMP Snooping disabled since a week, and they still work fine, but IGMP...
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    RT-AC88U Version 3.0.0.4.384.10007

    My wireless problems with new firmware are finally fixed: After upgrading to 3.0.0.4.384.10007 and still having trouble i did the following: - Saved all router-settings for security (backup) - Wiped NVRAM (Full factory reset) (Updated HowTo from a user here) "Telnet to your router" 1. Say if...
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    RT-AC88U Version 3.0.0.4.384.10007

    Hi merlin, i know the list gets refreshed, but with previous firmware some clients stayed after refreshing. Here the clients are all gone except my logged in device. But: Disabled NAT-Acceleration and internet connection and streaming videos seems to be good again, but all my chromecast devices...
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    RT-AC88U Version 3.0.0.4.384.10007

    Installed without reset. Airtime fairness disabled to be sure streaming devices are detected well. After one hour streaming is bad again. Youtube switching to 144p. Other streams stopping or choped. Device discovery slow. Then disabled " reduce USB3.0 interference" and streaming was ok for 2...
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    RT-AC88U Version 3.0.0.4.384.10007

    Don't know if i should be the guinea pig after two unstable firmware versions on my router.
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    Airtime Fairness question

    I had to disable "Airtime fairness" too, to stop my Chromecast Audio devices from randomly disconnecting/being unable to be found. How can this bad setting be enabled by default.
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