Asuswrt-Merlin 384.8 is now available

[PolarBear]

I'm trying to update the firmware, 384.8 to 384.8_2, but I can't load the file.

It's difficult for anyone to comment without more specific information.

When you try to update, does it give any particular error message ?

Did you unmount any USB stick or hard drive before trying to update ?

What model of router is it ?
If it is a converted TM-AC1900, it is not supported by the latest firmware builds. Asus have recently changed their code to prevent this, and this change has been carried over into the Merlin builds.
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/the-tm-ac1900-is-not-supported.48056/

 

[Mutzli]

Anyone know how I can update my firmware?

How much free RAM does it show at the System Status page? Do you use WiFi or Ethernet to update?
I usually have to turn of all JFFS scripts before updating a memory constrained router and always over Ethernet.

 

[Jobine]

303mb free
I choose the update file, but when I click on Upload, it does not do anything.
I use Wifi, but try with ethernet too.

 

[GHammer]

@RMerlin
Any chance of the patches enabling TEE in iptable getting incorporated in your builds?
I am currently frozen to a test build from John because of the missing module.

 

[visortgw]

303mb free
I choose the update file, but when I click on Upload, it does not do anything.
I use Wifi, but try with ethernet too.

• What router model?
• What additional software, if any, is running on router (e.g., Diversion, Skynet, etc.)?

 

[ppfoong]

303mb free
I choose the update file, but when I click on Upload, it does not do anything.
I use Wifi, but try with ethernet too.

You uploaded the ZIP file or the firmware file inside the ZIP file?

 

[john9527]

@RMerlin
Any chance of the patches enabling TEE in iptable getting incorporated in your builds?
I am currently frozen to a test build from John because of the missing module.

https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin.ng/commit/ba332bef9521ee1560f7a1d8dba54cc81343c512

modprobe xt_TEE

will be in his next release

 

[Jobine]

• What router model?
• What additional software, if any, is running on router (e.g., Diversion, Skynet, etc.)?

RT-AC3100
Nothing

 

[D_Day]

RT-AC3100
Nothing

Have you downloaded the correct firmware?

 

[Jobine]

Yes, and try with 3 differents computers.

 

[D_Day]

Yes, and try with 3 differents computers.

Have you tried going back a version or 2 and then trying 384.8_2 after?

 

[RMerlin]

@RMerlin
Any chance of the patches enabling TEE in iptable getting incorporated in your builds?
I am currently frozen to a test build from John because of the missing module.

It's already done, except for the RT-AC86U which I forgot to.

 

[DonnyJohnny]

Yes, and try with 3 differents computers.

Use wired connection. Use http and not https to enter webgui.
Try on other web browser. If possible, do a clear cache.
Take out USB if have, restart router and wait 5 min before flashing router.

 

[gattaca]

Use wired connection. Use http and not https to enter webgui.
Try on other web browser. If possible, do a clear cache.
Take out USB if have, restart router and wait 5 min before flashing router.

My upgrades are:

1. Login, reboot router (this clears any lingering issues and I've found this critical)
   
2. Login, backup all settings just in case
3. Observe warnings about any connected/mounted USB devices
4. Flash router
5. Final reboot.

I found the above works reliably for the past 2 years. The other thing to check is if you have any firewalls or AV/Anti-Malware possibly blocking the uploads. Later.

 

[GHammer]

It's already done, except for the RT-AC86U which I forgot to.

Thank you. I'll be looking for the 86U.

 

[Sanna1967]

Anyone know how I can update my firmware?

1- Download the good fw for your router
2- Remove all usb devices hooked on the router ( to free up memory)
3- Reboot
4- Flash with 384.8_2 (wait until 100%)
5- Power cycle (off/on)
6- Reset to factory if something act weird after.
It should work
I am always using Firefox with no problem.

 

[AntonK]

Hi,

Is there a GUI typo in the Guest Network panel? See attached screen cap. Both buttons say "Enable". I thought there was the option to either Disable, or Remove a guest network.

Thanks,
Anton

 

[dave14305]

Hi,

Is there a GUI typo in the Guest Network panel? See attached screen cap. Both buttons say "Enable". I thought there was the option to either Disable, or Remove a guest network.

Thanks,
Anton

No, there are 3 separate Guest WiFi SSIDs possible per band. You're only using 1 of each.

 

[AntonK]

No, there are 3 separate Guest WiFi SSIDs possible per band. You're only using 1 of each.

Ah! Thank you for that.

 

[Ditch]

• OpenVPN clients will no longer have their download speed limited by the QoS upload limit when in Adaptive QoS mode.

I did installed Merlin FW 384.8_2 on my brand new RT-AC86u right away on the very first boot. I spent all night to configure all my network as it was and the OpenVPN client for CyberGhost with the Policy Rules I need but still all my devices are shown as Upload when Downloading. Missing something?