3004.388.6 AX86U poor 2.4 Wifi

[c.petras]

Hi all,

I have an AX86U running merslin v3004.388.5 with just several scripts: Skynet, Ubound and Adguard. Also i have the SmartConnect Active with the settings from the attached photo.
Everything works perfect with version 388.5 but if I update to version 388.6 (or 388.6_2) I have some problems with devices that are using the band 2.4 (eg: outdoor security camera, Vacuum robot, Old TV etc). They are completely disconnected.
When I revert back to 388.5 everything goes smooth as before.
Do you think that I need a clean install with resetting all settings or is just somehow a little bug in the newer version with smart connect?

Thank you!

 

[johndoe85]

Hi all,

I have an AX86U running merslin v3004.388.5 with just several scripts: Skynet, Ubound and Adguard. Also i have the SmartConnect Active with the settings from the attached photo.
Everything works perfect with version 388.5 but if I update to version 388.6 (or 388.6_2) I have some problems with devices that are using the band 2.4 (eg: outdoor security camera, Vacuum robot, Old TV etc). They are completely disconnected.
When I revert back to 388.5 everything goes smooth as before.
Do you think that I need a clean install with resetting all settings or is just somehow a little bug in the newer version with smart connect?

Thank you!

I would just wipe it and see if the problem persists. You would probably have been done by now too.

 

[Analog-1]

There are new wireless drivers in version .6 and .6_2 this is likely the issue and Merlin has no way to change back. Find a solution because any upcoming stock firmware will also have these updated drivers.

 

[bbunge]

You are not showing all the WIFI settings. Do you use Dual Band SmartConnect? Do you use just WPA2-Personal? Do you set the 2.4 GHz bandwidth to 20 MHz?
FWIW - I find using the default WIFI settings best. I have set the 2.4 GHz to 20 MHz in the past but now just let the router choose what it wants. I count 28 2.4 GHz routers within range of my residence some of which are forcing 40 MHz. Often my 2.4 GHz clients connect to the AX86U node (388.6_2) over the closer AX86U Pro (388.6_2).

 

[L&LD]

Is it a good idea to keep up with Firmware updates?

I have had issues in the past when updating firmware and Internet speed, But it may have just been a fluke, Should I keep up with the updates? If so On all routers or the nodes as well? What about ones acting as access points? Thanks

www.snbforums.com

 

[c.petras]

Thank you all for responses. I will factory reset and rebuild all settings. Hope that will resolve the issue.
Thanks!