... and another FW update: Version 3.0.0.4.374.168

[WildSioux]

When having the same SSID, which band the client connects to depends on the client, not the router. Some wireless adapters let you chose which band to use in priority (my Centrino 6320 does). Personally I recommend using two different SSID so you can fully control on which band you are connecting at any time.

Thanks Merlin, I tried as you suggested but still confused. I have a galaxy note 2 and have set up two Wi-Fi profiles. One for 2.4 & other 5ghz. Due to my house and location of router I have to have 2.4 GHz to reach other side of house on second floor. Problem is when I leave and come back home it connects to 2.4ghz instead of 5ghz even though the 5ghz is stronger signal on main level where router is.

If I try to use 5ghz upstairs on opposite side of house from router. It us connected with a "strong" signal, only 13mbps but, no internet traffic can be passed.

I understand 5ghz doesn't travel as far. But I would think it would connect to 5ghz first. Who knows?

 

[RMerlin]

Thanks Merlin, I tried as you suggested but still confused. I have a galaxy note 2 and have set up two Wi-Fi profiles. One for 2.4 & other 5ghz. Due to my house and location of router I have to have 2.4 GHz to reach other side of house on second floor. Problem is when I leave and come back home it connects to 2.4ghz instead of 5ghz even though the 5ghz is stronger signal on main level where router is.

If I try to use 5ghz upstairs on opposite side of house from router. It us connected with a "strong" signal, only 13mbps but, no internet traffic can be passed.

I understand 5ghz doesn't travel as far. But I would think it would connect to 5ghz first. Who knows?

This depends on how Samsung implemented it. There is no real priority in the wireless standard itself, the OS is responsible for deciding which network it wants to connect to in priority. Most likely your phone connects to the first network it can see. On my Nexus 4 the only option under Advanced is to select Auto, 2.4 GHz only, or 5 GHz only.

 

[harpo1]

This depends on how Samsung implemented it. There is no real priority in the wireless standard itself, the OS is responsible for deciding which network it wants to connect to in priority. Most likely your phone connects to the first network it can see. On my Nexus 4 the only option under Advanced is to select Auto, 2.4 GHz only, or 5 GHz only.

On my Nexus 4 it connects to the last network it was connected to when I return home.

 

[jim769]

Tell your device to forget the 2.4 connection and only set up the 5G connection and try that out.

 

[dsring]

For me, 5 GHz still has issues on this release. Within a couple of hours of flashing, I had slow/inconsistent speeds and disconnects with the EA-N66 on the 5G band. I flashed back to version 276, and all issues are gone. Until the issues are corrected with the .300 series firmware, I believe Asus should classify the .300 series as BETA firmware.

 

[jim769]

Is this issues addressed in the latest Merlin build. 31_0 Disabled the Broadcom ACSD service to prevent buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

 

[RMerlin]

Is this issues addressed in the latest Merlin build. 31_0 Disabled the Broadcom ACSD service to prevent buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

No. Next release will implement a firewall rule to prevent remote access to ACSD (rather than totally disable it like Asus did). You can add it yourself through a firewall-start script:

iptables -I INPUT 1 -m tcp -p tcp --dport 5916 -j DROP

 

[jim769]

No. Next release will implement a firewall rule to prevent remote access to ACSD (rather than totally disable it like Asus did). You can add it yourself through a firewall-start script:

iptables -I INPUT 1 -m tcp -p tcp --dport 5916 -j DROP

That might be a little out of my league right now. Is it a major issue can you explain what this issue does? How do I add that to the firewall start script is that inside the router ui ? Sorry still learning this router stuff. Thanks !

 

[EAG]

How does one implement this start script?

Merlin,

First off, I want to commend you on all of your efforts. The service you are providing the ASUS wireless community is immeasurable!

I'm new to the concept of startup scripts. Where exactly would I enter these commands to effect the changes? Are they entered one time in the Command window within the firmware webui? Or, are they stored in some file and referenced to run from within the firmware? Please advise.

Thanks again!!

 

[RMerlin]

That might be a little out of my league right now. Is it a major issue can you explain what this issue does? How do I add that to the firewall start script is that inside the router ui ? Sorry still learning this router stuff. Thanks !

The security hole can only be exploited by someone on your LAN, therefore I wouldn't worry too much about it, as long you have a secure wireless network, and trust everyone at home. Just wait for the next release.

 

[RMerlin]

Merlin,

First off, I want to commend you on all of your efforts. The service you are providing the ASUS wireless community is immeasurable!

I'm new to the concept of startup scripts. Where exactly would I enter these commands to effect the changes? Are they entered one time in the Command window within the firmware webui? Or, are they stored in some file and referenced to run from within the firmware? Please advise.

Thanks again!!

User scripts are simply text files that are located on the JFFS partition of the router. The first step therefore is to enable the JFFS partition.

The script is a text file that you must store there (see the User Scripts section on the Wiki). Ideally, you would connect through telnet or SSH, and use the "vi" editor to edit the file. You could also create it on your PC, put it on a USB disk, then use telnet/ssh to copy the file to its final location. If you do, make sure your text editor saves the file in a UNIX format (Windows Notepad doesn't - look at Notepad++ or Textpad).

The starting place is the Wiki on Github (see the sticky post in the Asuswrt-Merlin sub-forums).

There is no webui to do this, it has to be done through the command line.

 

[jim769]

Thank You I understand now. So no threat from the outside just from the inside I got that covered. And looking forward for the new build. Will there be any change to the router output with the pending law suit coming if there is indeed any merit to it ?

 

[SonyHome]

This firmware has been working great for over a day now. I've had issues with other versions other than .271 on 5ghz but so far so good with this version.


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[THRIZZLE]

That's why I download them and burn them to cd.

I would definitely keep that CD in a safe place. It could be in high demand if the .37X firmware updates continue to not work. You could make some big bucks!

 

[BatJoe]

This firmware has been working great for over a day now. I've had issues with other versions other than .271 on 5ghz but so far so good with this version.


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Same. Test from my desktop using ASUS USB-N53 over 5Ghz:



Tested off my iPhone 5:

 

[RMerlin]

Thank You I understand now. So no threat from the outside just from the inside I got that covered. And looking forward for the new build. Will there be any change to the router output with the pending law suit coming if there is indeed any merit to it ?

Only Asus would know. This is a legal issue, so I doubt they will ever openly discuss it.

 

[bigcid10]

Tell your device to forget the 2.4 connection and only set up the 5G connection and try that out.

I have a galaxy s4 and that is what I did .
that solved my problem