Asus TUF AX5400 wi-fi problem

[Lezly]

Hello!

I have a TUF AX5400 router. The wifi gave up on it last week. I've been trying to fix it ever since, I read most of the tips here on this forum. I feel like I've tried everything, but I'm sure someone can help.
So the specific problem is that there is wan access, but no wifi signal. The 5GHz light doesn't even light up. But there is no 2.4 GHz signal either. Tried a lot of firmwares, now it has the latest Merlin firmware. I tried the hard reset, then flashed the firmware with the Firmware Restoration tool. Nothing was used, the "usual" error came: "The Country Code does not exist! Please enter Country Code."
I read that several people managed to fix this error, please help me to solve it.

Thanks!

 

[Tech9]

Nothing was used, the "usual" error came: "The Country Code does not exist! Please enter Country Code."

You may need a new router.

Malware damaging ASUS routers?

This malware damaging Asus routers has to be described in a sticky thread with a warning sign! Update: Asus is releasing patched firmware for multiple models. Check for firmware updates! The changelog for most firmware releases contains the following: 1. Strengthened input validation and data...

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[Lezly]

You may need a new router.

Malware damaging ASUS routers?

This malware damaging Asus routers has to be described in a sticky thread with a warning sign! Update: Asus is releasing patched firmware for multiple models. Check for firmware updates! The changelog for most firmware releases contains the following: 1. Strengthened input validation and data...

www.snbforums.com

Thanks for the answer!
This thread escaped my notice.
Unfortunately, this is bad news! I hope my new router won't get infected.

 

[Tech9]

Check if you have any warranty left. If yes - call Asus Support, tell them it stopped working, get RMA.

 

[Lezly]

Unfortunately, it is no longer under warranty.
However, I have a silly question: Couldn't the connected external hard drive have been corrupted by this malware?
Thank you!

 

[Tech9]

Couldn't the connected external hard drive have been corrupted by this malware?

I don't know. The router is not the best place to connect HDD to to begin with. It may get corrupted with no malware.

 

[Lezly]

Thanks for the answers, I'll try to find another alternative.