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    Seeking Feedback & Contributions: Merlin Auto Update Solutions

    Seeking Feedback & Contributions: Merlin Auto Update Solutions Would imply my feedback and contribution was in the correct thread!
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    Seeking Feedback & Contributions: Merlin Auto Update Solutions

    Many thanks for the firmware. I have just installed it and found I can now connect a router VPN and the AiMesh is more stable and connects more readily to the other devices: well done! Donation made and well worth it! May I make a suggestion: I have just dipped my toe into the router VPN...
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    How do I know if VPN is working?

    It appears the first time it took a while to establish the VPN during which time my local ISP was showing. Now when I toggle the enable it takes about a minute to establish the VPN and change to the expected address. It would be of some help if the GUI reflected an actual connected status as...
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    Cannot Remove Asus-WRT!

    I originally used a TP-Link system that proved to be just even more ineffective and appeared to blatantly lie about the device capabilities after which, despite my consumer rights, they would not even consider a refund without my taking them to court to prove it! So I cut my losses and changed...
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    How do I know if VPN is working?

    If OpenVPN will give me my router's ISP address how is my IP address changed by OpenVPN. I live in the UK, so how does setting up OpenVPN for USA still return my local ISP as my location? Isn't this exactly what a VPN is supposed to resolve?
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    How do I know if VPN is working?

    Hi I am using a VPN on my PC. When accessing a website such as https://whatismyipaddress.com/ I get a different IP address and location to my standard ISP one, which is what I would expect. I have now installed OpenVPN on my router (as well as the separate PC VPN) and tunnelled just one android...
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    Cannot Remove Asus-WRT!

    According to AsusWRT a full factory reset is not necessaary, which is one of the reasons I opted for it rather than have to spend days getting AiMesh working again! Equally it should not be required when changing back to the original firmware assuming this overwrites all the settings, which it...
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    Cannot Remove Asus-WRT!

    Yes I did! When I first installed it, it was to see if I could get around VPN Fusion not working with CyberGhost OpenVPN. Sadly, all Asus would advise was the settings were incorrect. After installing Merlin I panicked as there were so many more settings! But, after calming down, I tried...
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    Cannot Remove Asus-WRT!

    Hi In my ever increasing frustration with my RT-AX58U router Asus firmware and the appaling/non-existent level of support from them, I decided to dip my toe into the Asus-WRT water. Downloaded the latest version and updated the firmware. I now find that contrary to the claim, when I update with...
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    OpenVPN WiFI

    It appears I should not be configuring OpenVPN, instead I should be using VPN Fusion. So restored my previous backup and stared again. VPN Fusion appears to have software bugs! I either get 'connecting' or 'invalid connection' or it is disabled by itself depending upon whenver I try and enable...
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    OpenVPN WiFI

    Hi I have setup my RT-AX58U Asus router with OpenVPN using CyberGhost and only allowed one device to be connected for checking. With OpenVPN disabled on the router the 'whatsmyipaddress' displays my tablet WiFi IP address as that if my ISP, as expected. With OpenVPN enabled I get the same...
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    ZenWifi XD4 Don't Work Don't Buy!

    FINALLY SOLVED! Today 4th April 2023 I can finally reveal that aftre two years of hassle the XD4 system now works as advertised! First, you will need to update the router firmware to 3.0.0.4.388.22525 and all the XD4s to 3.0.0.4.386.49599. Then you will need to completely ignore the rubbish...
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    ZenWifi XD4 Don't Work Don't Buy!

    Agreed, when it works it works well (after 18 months of updates and fixes to get there), except the wired backhaul no longer works in AiMesh mode with the latest firmware update above! Asus appear to release beta updates which clearly are not tested on working systems that is why they rely on me...
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    ZenWifi XD4 Don't Work Don't Buy!

    Oh dear! The latest firmware release for the router and nodes: 3.0.0.4.386.49674 and 3.0.0.4.386.49599 respectively has broken AiMesh again. Asus advise resetting all the equipment then reconfiguring the entire system and "See if that works". Back to not having a working WiFi 6 network again!
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    ZenWifi XD4 Don't Work Don't Buy!

    Asus have now confirmed a new firmware release for the router and nodes: 3.0.0.4.386.45674 and 3.0.0.4.386.48790 respectively. DO NOT update the firmware of the router! This will disable all the nodes and means you have to reset them one by one, as I found out! Update each node's firmware first...
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    ZenWifi XD4 Don't Work Don't Buy!

    As above, the wired AP mode is not a problem, mine works fine too. If I only use this single node for WiFi then it appears stable even though the router keeps showing it disconnecting then reconnecting to AiMesh. One problem reported to Asus which they are unwilling or unable to resolve. The...
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    ZenWifi XD4 Don't Work Don't Buy!

    As a further update, I again chased Asus support regarding hearing nothing from them about a fix. They gave me a link to a beta version firmware for the XD4 nodes. This improved the signal level required meaning I could place one in another room. The downside of this firmware is that the nodes...
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    ZenWifi XD4 Don't Work Don't Buy!

    I have only Asus AiMesh compatible products in my WiFi system. Using 2.4G and 5G on the same SSID with 'Smart switching' enabled. 1x RTAX85U using AiMesh; 1 XD4 in AP mode with AiMesh in my lounge; 1 x XD4 as AiMesh on my landing as the signal is too weak to repeat in any of my bedrooms! The...
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    ZenWifi XD4 Don't Work Don't Buy!

    As a follow up, now I have an AiMesh system I have to report just how poor the XD4 nodes are! Any less than a signal strength of -55db (according to my phone app), which is a very good signal, the router reports a 'poor' signal and won't connect. You lose all WiFi through the repeaters unless...
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    ZenWifi XD4 Don't Work Don't Buy!

    I can now confirm that, after a very long wait, the RT-AX58U now works with the XD4 in AiMesh mode!!! Attached are two files that detail the process followed and some methods provided by ASUS that still don't work. If you want to, just jump to section 05 that details the working method from the...
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