ASUS RT-AC86U won't update Firmware?

[Viktor Jaep]

Ah Ha! You gave me a thoughty.
I am using Win 11. I jumped onto my Daughter's Win10 laptop logged in copied the install file, it uploaded the file and now is at 386.13.2.
I had a suspicion in the back of my mind it might be Win 11 related.
I had tried different Browsers as well.
Thank you for your support/patience.
All good now.
Regards,
Ian

Happy to assist!

 

[Tech9]

This is what happens when your router is not Windows 11 Ready.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

This is what happens when your router is not Windows 11 Ready.

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Thank goodness I'm on Windows 12. Just sayin.

 

[Tech9]

Thank goodness I'm on Windows 12.

Lucky you. Last time I tried to extend an Asus router the antennas broke off. Next time I'll try to soak it in water first.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Lucky you. Last time I tried to extend an Asus router the antennas broke off. Next time I'll try to soak it in water first.

Make sure you keep it plugged in else the firmware won't recognize the antenna extensions! I've seen many fail at this particular step.

 

[Tech9]

the antenna extensions!

Thanks for the tip, but they grow very slowly on 19V. I grow antennas on 48V and they extend like bamboo sprouts. Will write a guide soon.

 

[Viktor Jaep]

Thanks for the tip, but they grow very slowly on 19V. I grow antennas on 48V and they extend like bamboo sprouts. Will write a guide soon.

Nothing like some grass-fed free-roaming sustainably grown antennas. Looking forward to seeing your work.

 

[Tech9]

Looking forward to seeing your work.

I found by accident Google Nest grows fancy popcorn style antennas instantly when fed 120V directly. Free Pro tip for your Nest.