Release ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_51720 (2024/11/13)

[Oniiz86]

Version 3.0.0.4.386_51720
99.44 MB
2024/11/13

1. Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows to further protect information security.
2. Enhanced AiCloud password protection mechanisms, safeguarding against unauthorized access attempts.
3. Enhanced device security through improved buffer handling in connection features.
4. Refined data handling processes, ensuring secure and accurate information management.
5. Enhanced file access control mechanisms, promoting a more secure operating environment.
6. Strengthened certificate protection, providing enhanced data security.

Please unzip the firmware file, and then verify the checksum.
SHA256: 37449940705969710ae1048d47a30627748528628d03d8306ae52f1c81cf8b27

 

[bennor]

Download link: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AC68U/FW_RT_AC68U_300438651720.zip?model=RT-AC68U

 

[gdp416]

With firmware auto-update turned on, this one updated last night. That was unlike what happened with the previous firmware version.

 

[bennor]

The online support page has this firmware listed with download link:
https://www.asus.com/networking-iot...ters/rtac68u/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=RTAC68U

 

[Intrepid]

Reminder: This router is End of Life. This firmware update is a bonus.

End-of-life product list

Recommended Replacement: RT-AX86U Pro

 

[Oniiz86]

It's really fantastic that ASUS have supported their EoL routers but I guess it was wishful thinking that they could've fixed the custom icons bug that was introduced from a couple of firmware updates ago.

 

[maxbraketorque]

Still breathing!

 

[andyross]

Looks like these updates were across most all devices. I guess they thought it was enough of a security threat and easy to update that they went ahead and did it.

 

[wouterv]

Performed dirty upgrades for our RT-AC68U Router and RT-AC1900U Media Bridge, so far so good.

 

[banger]

Has the firmware page disappeared or just me?

 

[bennor]

Has the firmware page disappeared or just me?

Probably just you or your area. Working for me.
https://www.asus.com/networking-iot...ers/rtac68u/helpdesk_bios/?model2Name=RTAC68U
https://www.asus.com/us/networking-...ers/rtac68u/helpdesk_bios/?model2Name=RTAC68U

 

[banger]

Thanks remind me not to switch to my local site.

 

[banger]

Has anyone compared this stock release with the latest Merlin release?

 

[Tech9]

Different firmware branches from different base GPL with different features available. What do you want to compare exactly?

 

[banger]

Stability. Currently on Merlin tried stock for a couple of days not really enough time to evaluate when Merlin released latest. Currently rebooting automatically once a week after 14_0 was doing funny things after about 2 weeks uptime.

 

[Tech9]

Read the changelog. If you had to reboot 14_0 perhaps this will remain unchanged in 14_2. Security fixes mostly, the same GPL base.

 

[banger]

I will have to test both firmware for a couple weeks each. I saw the changelog with security fixes which weren't mentioned on the stock firmware. Also the Merlin has the dynamic security feature on the firmware page so it was a no brainer to upgrade.

 

[Tech9]

Not sure why you need to reboot your router(s) regularly, but I had one similar RT-AC66U B1 before and it used to do months uptime on whatever stock firmware was available for it at the time. It was my VPN exit point in another country and was replaced just because Asus killed it with the bad ASD update some time ago. It was fixable, but I didn't want this to happen again. No matter what firmware you choose - it's perhaps the final release for this hardware. If still doesn't work stable for you - time to upgrade the hardware. This platform is >12 years old now.

 

[sl4fko]

Version 3.0.0.4.386_51720
99.44 MB
2024/11/13

1. Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows to further protect information security.
2. Enhanced AiCloud password protection mechanisms, safeguarding against unauthorized access attempts.
3. Enhanced device security through improved buffer handling in connection features.
4. Refined data handling processes, ensuring secure and accurate information management.
5. Enhanced file access control mechanisms, promoting a more secure operating environment.
6. Strengthened certificate protection, providing enhanced data security.

Please unzip the firmware file, and then verify the checksum.
SHA256: 37449940705969710ae1048d47a30627748528628d03d8306ae52f1c81cf8b27

Wow. Just... WOW.

Kudos to Asus for supporting this router for so long.

TP-LINK, you reading this?! Would be interesting to follow such an example, right?!

 

[banger]

Right have upgraded to stock firmware for stability testing for a few weeks.