Ah ok, yeah, I never upgraded to .4 release because of the iot devices, I also have a lot of them on 2.4... didn't know that only AX models were impactedI have 39 IoT devices and have never had an issue with my two AC86U or my 1900P I used to use.
Putrid update of my AX88U.A vile update from Alpha2. All working perfectly.
If anything, the AC86U has been particularly affected.I'm guessing it was the AX models only. I run an RT-AC86U and don't have any IoT devices so I didn't pay too much attention to those discussions. The only 2.4 device I have that's ever given me trouble (constant disconnects) is a Dolphin robotic pool cleaner and I always figured that was an issue with range rather than the router's wi-fi driver.
I'm guessing it was the AX models only. I run an RT-AC86U and don't have any IoT devices so I didn't pay too much attention to those discussions. The only 2.4 device I have that's ever given me trouble (constant disconnects) is a Dolphin robotic pool cleaner and I always figured that was an issue with range rather than the router's wi-fi driver.
Thanks for the links and for setting me straight. So while other router models have received updated wi-fi drivers from ASUS/Broadcom, the AC86U has not?
Other than the fact that the RT-AC68U V4 survived a flashing of the beta firmware and subsequent factory reset, is there anything else in particular you would want us to be fine tooth comb testing, like the wireless for instance? any quirks we are to be looking for that you feel might exist with this newer model revision?Asuswrt-Merlin 386.5 Beta is now available. This release introduces support for the RT-AC68U_V4 and GT-AXE11000 (both were originally planned for 386.4, but wifi issues with their GPLs forced both, to be delayed). This also merges with Asus's 386_46065 GPL code, and fixes a few issues.
The highlights:
- Merged with GPL 386_46065 (note that a number of its security fixes were already present in 386.4)
- Added support for the RT-AC68U V4. Just like with the original Asus firmware, support is implemented in a combined firmware image that supports both the older and newer models. That image might not work properly however when using Firmware Recovery Mode, in which case people should use a version older than 386.5.
- Added support for the GT-AXE11000 (without its ROG UI or VPN Fusion).
- Dnsmasq was reverted back to 2.85 in an attempt to improve its stability
- Avahi was updated to 0.8, and a few additional fixes were backported, which should resolve the incrementing hostname on some setups
- Miniupnpd was upgraded to 2.3.0.
- Fixed netatalk failing to load its modules, which was breaking Time Machine
- A number of fixes and improvements were implemented in Traditional QoS
- And a few other minor fixes and improvements, please view the changelog for more details
Things in need of testing:
- Everything on the RT-AC68U_V4 and GT-AXE11000
- Traditional QoS
- Time Machine on HND models
Please keep discussions on the topic of this specific beta release. Off-topic posts will be ignored, moved or deleted, depending on my mood at the moment.
Downloads are here.
Changelog is here.
Unrelated. Httpd only transfers the first half of the firmware, ignoring the second half, so temp memory usage is the same as before.Ac68u. It’s not the v4 model. Sense the firmware got bigger in size, it always fails to upgrade unless I factory reset the router before.
Just general usage, nothing really specific. Wireless Log, Trend Micro-related features, LED control while disabling them, etc... I generally ignore most wifi-related feedback because Wifi is outside of my control anyway, so unless it's completely not working, it's going to be what it's going to be.Other than the fact that the RT-AC68U V4 survived a flashing of the beta firmware and subsequent factory reset, is there anything else in particular you would want us to be fine tooth comb testing, like the wireless for instance?
Asus's current 4xxxx series are all from the same code branch, so they are linear in time, while the 5xxxx series are from a separate branch developed in parallel.Does the Asus version represent the GPL version? Wanting to know if the GPL in this version Is newer or older the the asus firmware for the AX58. Asus version 3.0.0.4.386_47029-g38ccf74.
I have AT&T Fiber modem in front of my Router and put the AT&T modem/router into passthrough mode and now get the external IP address on my Asus. You might check if you have similar option.Upgraded 386.5 Alpha 2 to 386.5 Beta (after only one day...) on my AC86U.
Noticed that the WAN IP is an internal 192.168.x.y address on the main page (instead of the external address), which makes sense, because I have a double NAT, since I recently upgraded to Fiber and need their modem in front of my ASUS router. I guess I did not notice this before (for example when installing Alpha 2 yesterday), since it somehow stuck out now... (Or has this changed?)
FWIW Wireless performance, is noticeably much better (for me anyway) when using 385.* than it was in when using 384.* on my router, which is probably due to the new wireless drivers which were part of the GPL 386_46065 release - plus any of Merlin's ancillary tweaks too? Overall, this firmware (on my router) definitely appears to be rock solid and very effective, compared to some of the previous releases. Very happy with it.Other than the fact that the RT-AC68U V4 survived a flashing of the beta firmware and subsequent factory reset, is there anything else in particular you would want us to be fine tooth comb testing, like the wireless for instance? any quirks we are to be looking for that you feel might exist with this newer model revision?
The wireless seems to be working okay. I haven't had any issues with QoS either.
Verify it downloaded correctly using the md5 key. I installed it on mine without issuesFirst "invalid firmware" on my AX11000. Out of curiosity, I successfully installed the lastest stock firmware, then successfully went back and re-installed 386.4, but still no on 386.5 from there... Guess I'll factory reset tomorrow. Feck
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