ASUS RP-AX58 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24694 (2024/12/09)

[Jbennett360]

For those of us with this:

Version 3.0.0.4.388_24694
31.22 MB
2024/12/09
SHA256: 701d40a64c37fc032ff3bb906dc4e02f182f83d80b1b7664dfb5e077724c8542

1. Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows to further protect information security.
2. Enhanced device security through improved buffer handling in connection features.

Download: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RP-AX58/FW_RP_AX58_300438824694.zip?model=RP-AX58

 

[Dichy]

Is anybody having issues with this firmware?
I have one, quite "big" to be honest, WiFi schedule is not working anymore.
My AX58 is connected via cable to e BE88U and since both got last update WiFi schedule only works on BE88U, AX58 leaves WiFi on.
On previous (both products) firmware it has always worked flawlessly.

 

[Jbennett360]

Is anybody having issues with this firmware?
I have one, quite "big" to be honest, WiFi schedule is not working anymore.
My AX58 is connected via cable to e BE88U and since both got last update WiFi schedule only works on BE88U, AX58 leaves WiFi on.
On previous (both products) firmware it has always worked flawlessly.

Nope. No issues here so far. But then I don't use Wi-Fi schedule.

Not sure if the difference in FW revisions could be an issue too?

RT-BE88U - 3.0.0.6
RP-AX58 - 3.0.0.4

Alternatively, report it to ASUS via the feedback section in the router

 

[Dichy]

Nope. No issues here so far. But then I don't use Wi-Fi schedule.

Not sure if the difference in FW revisions could be an issue too?

RT-BE88U - 3.0.0.6
RP-AX58 - 3.0.0.4

Alternatively, report it to ASUS via the feedback section in the router

I already contacted Asus but I got no much support from them.

Both firmware has been released very close so I thought they would be compatible but it could be that the reason.
I can only try again with Asus or wait for future firmwares ;-)

 

[Jbennett360]

I already contacted Asus but I got no much support from them.

Both firmware has been released very close so I thought they would be compatible but it could be that the reason.
I can only try again with Asus or wait for future firmwares ;-)

What was their response?

 

[Dichy]

What was their response?

To write about this issue via router software feedback's system.

 

[Jbennett360]

To write about this issue via router software feedback's system.

And have you?

 

[Dichy]

And have you?

Of course I did but I got no feedback, only an automatic mail but not real feedback.

 

[Crimliar]

I had the opportunity to have a little play with the GT-AX6000 and the RP-AX58 (and AX56) this morning (all meshed. However the chaos was far greater than expected. So my preliminary thoughts are that something is not working quite as I would have expected but I'll need a period when I can knock out the network without tears from anyone to have a better look.
@Dichy I know you have the AX58 connected by cable, but if it's set up as an AP and not a Mesh unit, what you are describing is what I'd expect.

 

[Dichy]

I had the opportunity to have a little play with the GT-AX6000 and the RP-AX58 (and AX56) this morning (all meshed. However the chaos was far greater than expected. So my preliminary thoughts are that something is not working quite as I would have expected but I'll need a period when I can knock out the network without tears from anyone to have a better look.
@Dichy I know you have the AX58 connected by cable, but if it's set up as an AP and not a Mesh unit, what you are describing is what I'd expect.

I think we had the same thought, I think it's something to Mesh system, with the latest firmware for BE88U Asus changed the way they handle (setup) the network and Mesh (I think).
Honestly Mesh is and was key point for my setup (I had AVM "infrastructure" for long time) so I didn't try to setup the AX58 as AP but i'll give it a try and let you know ;-)
Thank you for the advice.

 

[Jbennett360]

I think we had the same thought, I think it's something to Mesh system, with the latest firmware for BE88U Asus changed the way they handle (setup) the network and Mesh (I think).
Honestly Mesh is and was key point for my setup (I had AVM "infrastructure" for long time) so I didn't try to setup the AX58 as AP but i'll give it a try and let you know ;-)
Thank you for the advice.

I think he was saying the opposite wasn't he?

1. If it's setup as an Access Point then what you're experiencing is correct
2. if it's setup as a Mesh, then settings from the main should mirror over to the mesh node

 

[Dichy]

I think he was saying the opposite wasn't he?

1. If it's setup as an Access Point then what you're experiencing is correct
2. if it's setup as a Mesh, then settings from the main should mirror over to the mesh node

This is my thought, as AP it should works ok and as "Mesh Slave" no because the Master decides the rules

 

[Crimliar]

It's 1AM here so I've just performed another test, and... Well, this time it all seemed to work! I just scheduled it to turn off the 2.4GHz, which happened without fuss across the router and the two nodes. A far cry from earlier today when everything went down. So it's working here and now, I'm just reticent to say I fully trust it.
*It's an academic test here, as there's too much on the WiFi to contemplate have it scheduled in normal use!

 

[Dichy]

It's 1AM here so I've just performed another test, and... Well, this time it all seemed to work! I just scheduled it to turn off the 2.4GHz, which happened without fuss across the router and the two nodes. A far cry from earlier today when everything went down. So it's working here and now, I'm just reticent to say I fully trust it.
*It's an academic test here, as there's too much on the WiFi to contemplate have it scheduled in normal use!

I totally believe in you and your test and I'm a bit surprised ^^
I did several test on my side when both firmware have been released, at first I just upgraded the devices and at first I didn't realize schedule wasn't working, when I found out I recreated the Mesh network re-adding the AX58 but nothing has changed again.
At last I tried a factory default on both sides RT-BE88U and AX58 re-configuring everything again, I tried to first create the mesh network and then setup the schedule and it didn't work, I also tried the opposite first setup the schedule and then add the AX58 as Mesh node and it's still not working.
After a while I stopped doing further tests but after your message you gave me hope so I'll do some test during the week-end ;-)

 

[Crimliar]

Mostly AiMesh is perfect for me. But it definitely struggles when the capabilities of the router and nodes are vastly different, and even when not, the results can be vastly different from occasion to occasion. I think it's fair to say that the performance of AiMesh varies from install, to install, and that it can't be relied on in critical deployments. Fine in the home for most people, might not want to use it in a business!
*Why the havok when I first tried to not a clue, but all WiFi, not just the 2.4GHz went down and stayed down. Possibly one of the disadvantages of the nearby sea port, commercial and military airfields, and even a commercial Helipad - yeah DFS is a constant issue here!

 

[Dichy]

Mostly AiMesh is perfect for me. But it definitely struggles when the capabilities of the router and nodes are vastly different, and even when not, the results can be vastly different from occasion to occasion. I think it's fair to say that the performance of AiMesh varies from install, to install, and that it can't be relied on in critical deployments. Fine in the home for most people, might not want to use it in a business!

This is somwthin Asus should learn from AVM, iMesh is more complete but with AVM I've never had this kind of problem even with new product mixed with old one.