Release ASUS RT-AC86U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.48260

[LimJK]

Version 3.0.0.4.386.48260
2022/03/25 62.81 MBytes
ASUS RT-AC86U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.48260
1. Fixed OpenSSL CVE-2022-0778
2. Added more security measures to block malware.
3. Fixed Stored XSS vulnerability. Thanks to Milan Kyselica of IstroSec.
4. Fixed CVE-2022-23970, CVE-2022-23971, CVE-2022-23972, CVE-2022-23973, CVE-2022-CVE-2022-25595, CVE-2022-25596, CVE-2022-25596,
5. Added 3rd party DNS server list in WAN --> DNS to help users enhance the connection security.

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AC86U/FW_RT_AC86U_300438648260.zip

Please unzip the firmware file first then check the MD5 code.
MD5:158b1ecf26e1a649d4b67555244d0976

 

[Jbennett360]

Interesting changelog.

Edit: Updated.

 

[VANT]

In this fw i loosing my AC-68U node.
After adding the node correctly, it disconnects after a while (so far the node uses to connect to the router the 5GHz band, now after adding it use 2.4 and the signal is weak (despite being in the same room for test.), but instead of switching to 5GHz, it disconnects and spam continous wlcevent in syslog for node's 5GHz
After added node

A moment later

IMO not normal behavior

PS. I back to FW_RT_AC68U_3004_386_46065 for node and everythink work ok,.

 

[kovo]

Yep, this new firmware is bricking AIMesh setups. No matter what I try. Seems I need to revert back on all of my nodes.

 

[heywire]

There is always something bloody obvious that a bare bones QC would have exposed wrong with this router's firmware, isn't it? What the actual f**** is going on over there at the Asus engineering department?

Does this version improve 2.4 stability for some of you guys, or is it the same with it dropping for good every 1-3 days needing a manual reboot in order to fix it?

 

[alex1236hk]

Yep, this new firmware is bricking AIMesh setups. No matter what I try. Seems I need to revert back on all of my nodes.

perhaps it's because of the node's firmware is newer than the main router's firmware?
cause ASUS didn't release 48xxx for AX model yet.

 

[VANT]

perhaps it's because of the node's firmware is newer than the main router's firmware?
cause ASUS didn't release 48xxx for AX model yet.

no, i have AC86u and AC68u.

 

[bone1022]

FTP is not working, can't add users. Don't you check your firmware befor uploading! Fix IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[L&LD]

Welcome to the forum @bone1022.

Who is your rant directed towards? Asus doesn't monitor these forums.

Direct any constructive criticism directly to them via the router's GUI.

And if you haven't performed a full reset and minimal/manual configuration of the new firmware (after you flash it), you haven't fully tested it.

 

[KevTech]

WinSCP is not working with this version either.

 

[ktb]

Hello folks,

are there any news related to the problem, that adding nodes will fail.

The same behavior as Vant here.

2x ac86u.

What have you done to solve the problem? Downgrade of the firmware but accept that security gaps remain open?

Greetings
ktb

 

[Fandroid]

Hello,

When I try to connect my PC to TV with wireless display I'm only able to do it immediately after router restart so I think it's a router issue. Can it be some setting on the router the cause of the problem?

 

[stups]

Wifi password is not syncing to AiMesh nodes after this firmware update. When will this be fixed?

 

[heywire]

Wifi password is not syncing to AiMesh nodes after this firmware update. When will this be fixed?

Hello,

When I try to connect my PC to TV with wireless display I'm only able to do it immediately after router restart so I think it's a router issue. Can it be some setting on the router the cause of the problem?

First of all, you are both posting in a 7 month old firmware thread. I suppose you are talking about the latest, in which your requests belong there.

Secondly, the way you contact Asus about an issue is to check the boxes and attach a log through the report function in the Official AsusWRT WebIU - Asus does not not monitor these forums.

 

[OzarkEdge]

Third, WiFi passwords probably never sync to nodes... authentication should be performed on the router, yes?

Describe the problem.

OE

 

[DarkKnight75]

Wonder why no new firmware update for this bad boy...mine still running solid on Merlin 386.7_2.

 

[Tech9]

Wonder why no new firmware update for this bad boy...

Older boy with chronic diseases... needs more rehab time.

 

[maxbraketorque]

Older boy with chronic diseases... needs more rehab time.

Its more that all AC routers are no longer a high priority for ASUS whereas previously the AC86U was an ASUS darling for a while. Anyone who is addicted to frequent OEM firmware updates should move over to an AX router. The good news though is that ASUS is still accommodating the AC86U in the binaries they are providing to Merlin.

About once a month I find myself thinking that I should consider getting an AX86U, but then I remind myself that my AC86Us have performed flawlessly for many years with excellent performance.

 

[Tech9]

About once a month I find myself thinking that I should consider getting an AX86U

I have both to compare. AC86U does better job to AC clients. You won't be impressed much. Better wait for AX86U Pro with updated CPU/Radios.

 

[OzarkEdge]

The AC86U is on sale now for $120... the AX86S for $180... lowest US prices I've seen.

OE