Release ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24684

[Dodgydrains]

Version 3.0.0.4.388_24684
V1 - 49.7 MB
V2 - 50.32 MB

2024/11/05

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.

V1 - https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/ZenWiFi_XT8/FW_ZENWIFI_XT8_300438824684.zip?model=ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)

Please unzip the firmware file, and then verify the checksum.
SHA256: ffbae9dc6c9a1b0364d8d7b1c96b999c3be3c5610457312721621c12aba2bba1

V2 - https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/ZenWiFi_XT8/FW_XT8_V2_300438824684.zip?model=ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8)

Please unzip the firmware file, and then verify the checksum.
SHA256: 3b504fb01fb135ca590c90c459ab0f85bbead5135f681d2c8e5fbd4ab90142dd

 

[kaktus]

Flashed this version on my (secondary) AiMesh node and until now it is working fine with my primary router (with latest Merlin).

 

[Dodgydrains]

I have been on the latest FW for over 7 days now. Rock solid so far for my use case.

 

[FreddyP]

I have been on the latest FW for over 7 days now. Rock solid so far for my use case.

Do you have V1 or V2 units? Glad to hear it's rock solid in your use case

 

[Dodgydrains]

Do you have V1 or V2 units? Glad to hear it's rock solid in your use case

I have 4x V1 units

 

[kaktus]

This release is stable for 3 days now on both nodes (with wireless backhaul). However the RX rate of the wireless backhaul is not as steady as with Merlin 3.0.0.4.388.8_2-gnuton1 (TX rate level is the same).
But better safe than sorry in regards of the current AiCloud malware issues.

 

[RioBlanco]

I can't remember which update it was but this has happened to me in the past where only the primary router and not the nodes were updated, so I manually upgraded the firmware on each of the nodes (ethernet cable from computer to node) and since then the updates have occurred across all the devices.

 

[cdmackay]

Thanks! I manually updated my three secondary nodes to 24668.

The the auto-update offered 24684 for all four nodes, which installed fine automatically, just as you said; thanks again.