Hey everyone,
I just uploaded beta builds for all three routers to the Beta folders on Mediafire. This version is released as beta for now to ensure there is no new regression introduced by the merge with the 354 code, as there were quite a few changes since the last official release (270).
I already went over the build 354 changes in this thread, but let me summarize them here:
A number of changes were made on my end to better integrate with this new version.
I am mostly interested in new regressions in this new build.
If you experience wireless issue, let me repeat it: please do a factory default reset, then try again with just a basic configuration. Some of those tweaks you were using previously under 270 might no longer work as expected under 354.
Please look at the complete changelog for all the other details. While build 27 focuses on the 354 merge, there are still one or two additional bugfixes that were already in the pipeline.
I just uploaded beta builds for all three routers to the Beta folders on Mediafire. This version is released as beta for now to ensure there is no new regression introduced by the merge with the 354 code, as there were quite a few changes since the last official release (270).
I already went over the build 354 changes in this thread, but let me summarize them here:
- New wireless driver. This new driver brings quite a few improvements over the older one. Note that if you experience any issue with this new driver, it is strongly recommended to revert back to factory defaults, and reconfiguring your router. There are a few low-level changes, and some new default values that you won't pick up until you revert back to factory defaults.
- Fix for XBox 360 wireless issues (enable that on the Wireless settings page)
- New Network Tools menu, which includes WakeOnLAN and various network diagnostic tools.
- Integration of the DHCP fix for Charter users
- Share names no longer include the mount location, only the share name itself (similar to enabling Simpler Share Naming in Asuswrt-Merlin)
- HW acceleration for PPPoE users. This should help if your ISP uses PPPoE over a very fast (300 Mbits or faster) connection.
A number of changes were made on my end to better integrate with this new version.
- WOL page removed from the Tools page. Please use Asus's own WOL page, under Network Tools. My implementation was in need of being redesigned, but since Asus got there first, might as well use theirs. Note that you will need to repopulate your list of predefined targets, if you previously had any.
- System Logs -> Connections page removed. The functionality was integrated into Asus's Network Tools -> Netstat page. The option was added as "NAT Connections" to the dropdown.
- Removal of the SIP helper function. The same functionality can be found with Asus's new SIP setting on the WAN -> NAT Passthrough page.
- The relaxed DHCP queries is now optionally configurable, under WAN -> DHCP. "Normal" is the same as in Asuswrt-Merlin 270.26b, with an increased delay between DHCP requests. Aggressive goes back to how the firmware was previously working (which will lead to blacklisting with some ISPs such as Charter)
I am mostly interested in new regressions in this new build.
If you experience wireless issue, let me repeat it: please do a factory default reset, then try again with just a basic configuration. Some of those tweaks you were using previously under 270 might no longer work as expected under 354.
Please look at the complete changelog for all the other details. While build 27 focuses on the 354 merge, there are still one or two additional bugfixes that were already in the pipeline.
