ASUS RT-N66U Firmware 3.0.0.4.380.3831

[wouterv]

ASUS RT-N66U Firmware 3.0.0.4.380.3831
Security Fixed
- Fixed XSS issue in WDS page. Special thanks for Jamie's contribution.
- Fixed LPR buffer overflow issue. Special thanks for GeekPwn contribution.
- Remoted DHCP information disclosure.

Bug Fixed
- Fixed smart sync GUI issue.
- Fixed reboot issue when using repeater mode.


Modifications
- Added bluetooth coexistence option in wireless--> professional.
Bluetooth audio transmission(A2DP) near router would interfere 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, enabling bluetooth coexistence can reduce the speed drop.
Known issue: Enabling this option would also reduce 2.4G maximum throughput a little, so the default value is disable.
- Modified failback behavior when only turn on dual wan failover.
- Modified the firmware upgrade page.
After upgraded to this version, user can see the newer firmware release note in the GUI and unnecessary to go to support site.

Download: Click Here

 

[wouterv]

I found at least one bug: after the upgrade I found the 2.4 GHz "b/g protection" box being "checked", while I Always have it un-checked.
After un-check the box and apply, the option stays on.
Also after hard reset of the router and manual configure the "b/g protection" can not be un-checked.

 

[wouterv]

This note seems to me another copy/paste glitch from other more advanced router firmware release notes:
"After upgraded to this version, user can see the newer firmware release note in the GUI and unnecessary to go to support site."
I don't see the release notes in any of the GUI pages.

 

[RMerlin]

"After upgraded to this version, user can see the newer firmware release note in the GUI and unnecessary to go to support site."

Keyword here is probably "newer". It means that future releases will show you their release notes before you upgrade to them. It does not show the release note for the version already flashed.

 

[wouterv]

Keyword here is probably "newer". It means that future releases will show you their release notes before you upgrade to them. It does not show the release note for the version already flashed.

Hm..alright, let's wait a bit
Anyway I am surprised the router firmware checker is in sync with the download site.

 

[bluepoint]

Hm..alright, let's wait a bit
Anyway I am surprised the router firmware checker is in sync with the download site.

Was there a new/update CFE from the firmware?

 

[sbailey4]

Wonder if they closed the "go back" loophole with this version?

 

[KevTech]

Keyword here is probably "newer". It means that future releases will show you their release notes before you upgrade to them. It does not show the release note for the version already flashed.

I checked the "get beta firmware" after upgrade to 3831 to test out what the notification will look like.

 

[wouterv]

I noticed another strange thing in the log (maybe I overlooked this in previous firmware versions):

Jul  9 08:12:44 rc_service: httpd 1652:notify_rc restart_net_and_phy
Jul  9 08:12:46 FTP Server: daemon is stoped
Jul  9 08:12:46 Samba Server: smb daemon is stoped
Jul  9 06:12:47 watchdog: restart httpd
Jul  9 06:12:47 rc_service: watchdog 237:notify_rc stop_httpd
Jul  9 06:12:47 rc_service: waitting "restart_net_and_phy" via  ...
Jul  9 08:12:47 kernel: Attempt to kill tasklet from interrupt
Jul  9 08:12:52 kernel: wl_module_init: passivemode set to 0x0
Jul  9 08:12:52 kernel: eth1: Broadcom BCM4331 802.11 Wireless Controller 6.30.163.2002 (r382208)
Jul  9 08:12:52 kernel: eth2: Broadcom BCM4331 802.11 Wireless Controller 6.30.163.2002 (r382208)
Jul  9 08:12:52 start_nat_rules: apply the nat_rules(/tmp/nat_rules_eth0_eth0)!
Jul  9 08:12:53 stop_nat_rules: apply the redirect_rules!
Jul  9 08:12:55 rc_service: udhcpc 2353:notify_rc start_firewall
Jul  9 08:12:55 rc_service: waitting "restart_net_and_phy" via  ...
Jul  9 08:12:57 RT-N66U: start httpd
Jul  9 08:12:58 Samba Server: daemon is started
Jul  9 06:12:59 rc_service: skip the event: stop_httpd.
Jul  9 08:13:00 wan: finish adding multi routes
Jul  9 08:13:00 rc_service: udhcpc 2353:notify_rc stop_upnp
Jul  9 08:13:00 rc_service: waitting "start_firewall" via udhcpc ...
Jul  9 08:13:00 start_nat_rules: apply the nat_rules(/tmp/nat_rules_eth0_eth0)!
Jul  9 08:13:01 rc_service: udhcpc 2353:notify_rc start_upnp
Jul  9 08:13:01 rc_service: waitting "stop_upnp" via udhcpc ...
Jul  9 06:13:01 rc_service: watchdog 237:notify_rc start_httpd
Jul  9 08:13:01 RT-N66U: start httpd
Jul  9 08:13:02 dhcp client: bound 163.158.220.191 via 163.158.220.1 during 1800 seconds.
Jul  9 08:13:13 WAN Connection: WAN was restored.

Closely look at the time stamps: the real time was around 08:12 and 08:13, the log sometimes jumps back to 06:12 and 06:13.

 

[wouterv]

Was there a new/update CFE from the firmware?

RT-N66U:/tmp/home/root# nvram get bl_version
1.0.1.2

 

[bluepoint]

RT-N66U:/tmp/home/root# nvram get bl_version
1.0.1.2

They might not change the CFE version, I guess my question is, can you still go back to the previous older than .3xxx firmware through recovery?

 

[mstombs]

Fingers crossed the GPL, when it comes, will contain all the bits needed to compile, unlike previous release.

ASUS RT-N66U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.380.3264

 

[mstombs]

GPL sourcecode now released, and it includes shared/prebuilt/private.o and tcode.o

Description GPL of ASUS RT-N66U for firmware 3.0.0.4.380.3831
File Size 561.6 MBytes 2016/07/11 update

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-N66U_B1/GPL_RT_N66U_30043803831.zip

 

[White_Knight]

I have an issue with WEB access to my RT-N66W, for enter in Web GUI i need to 2-3 time refresh webpage and after it wait about 3-5 min.
Try https and http protocols, no luck , services like telnet or ssh working well at this time.
below htop cpu load info in time i try to load webpage , as you see router cpu not load


CPU[##* 2.6%] Tasks: 36 total, 1 running
Mem[|||||||||||||#**** 30/234MB] Load average: 0.00 0.01 0.00
Swp[ 0/0MB] Uptime: 09:21:06



Situation with WEB access same on ASUSWRT and Merlin latest beta too

 

[Jeff Abuya]

Anyone else have problems with this new firmware? My speeds were cut from 20Mbps to around 3Mbps on average after the update. Even had Asus support try helping. I finally returned to the prev. build and now have the fast speed again.