Beta ASUSWRT Official beta 386-RC1 for RT-AX89X

[ASUSWRT_2020]

Hi There,

Here is the official beta of RT-AX89X, we plan to update RT-AX89X to 386 branch soon, and now release candidate is under public sharing.

Download link:
https://asus-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/...lEi4Zmlb6NFOkBbQzESYMelZ5UGPkNG4qyNg?e=eab0T1

backup:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15x2KAkHzzca_c2P0jgnegjVNSUt_x6MB/view?usp=sharing

Be noted(Please read this before you use):

1. Although these are release candidates, but still under testing, there might be some bugs will cause system unstable, if you are facing issues, please leave your comments in this thread.
2. Please update to https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AX89X/HelpDesk_BIOS/ 3004.384.82800 first, then to this beta.
3. By using 9.0.0.x beta, it will not get live update from official path, you need to flash to official 3.0.0.x release to get latest updates.
4. For updating firmware manually please refer to: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1035199/

 

[brianmsailing]

I have an ax89x and several ax88u routers, will this be also receiving all the AiMESH 2.0 features as in the rc2 for the other devices?

 

[L&LD]

@brianmsailing, yes. Search the forum for the other thread on that model.

Edit: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/asuswrt-386-rc2-public-beta-with-full-functions-aimesh-2-0.65235/

 

[brianmsailing]

I have updated those devices, however I am wondering if 2.0 features will be coming to the ax89x

 

[L&LD]

I can't see why not?

 

[brianmsailing]

any update for this router to the RC2?

 

[brianmsailing]

This release is rock solid for several weeks. looking forward to the new features from the RC2 and beyond.

 

[Zvqra]

Will there be a beta firmware for the new RT-AX86U?

 

[tallytr]

Will there be a beta firmware for the new RT-AX86U?

This?
https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AX86U/HelpDesk_BIOS/

 

[OzarkEdge]

This?
https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AX86U/HelpDesk_BIOS/

That's not 386 beta firmware.

OE

 

[tallytr]

That's not 386 beta firmware.

OE

OK, fill me in on the benefit of beta firmware please.
I've never used beta firmware, isn't it much better to use the final true and tested firmware?

 

[OzarkEdge]

OK, fill me in on the benefit of beta firmware please.
I've never used beta firmware, isn't it much better to use the final true and tested firmware?

This thread is for anyone who wants to help beta test the subject firmware.

If you don't know what that means, Google it and read up. For example:

What is Beta Testing? A Complete Guide

This article gives you a complete overview of Beta Testing, thereby explaining its meaning, purpose, need, challenges involved etc in a crystal clear format. Beta Testing is a customer validation methodology which allows the users to experience the product before it reaches the market.

www.softwaretestinghelp.com

OE

 

[tallytr]

I know what beta firmware is but it didn't click...sorry, I wasn't too attentive, embarrassing for sure

 

[Kaostor]

@ASUSWRT_2020 I want the new beta version.

 

[L&LD]

@Kaostor, say please.

 

[Travelor]

Did I read the notes correctly? GT-AX11000 now supported?
Have a pretty stable AX11000 and I'm game to put a little time in Beta -

Trav..

 

[OzarkEdge]

Did I read the notes correctly? GT-AX11000 now supported?
Have a pretty stable AX11000 and I'm game to put a little time in Beta -

Trav..

Try the other beta thread: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/a...h-full-functions-aimesh-2-0.65235/post-602866

OE

 

[Lax]

Any good news on the updated RC2 version for this router RT-AX89X?
TIA,

 

[ifisher]

Hi There,

Here is the official beta of RT-AX89X, we plan to update RT-AX89X to 386 branch soon, and now release candidate is under public sharing.

Download link:
https://asus-my.sharepoint.com/:u:/...lEi4Zmlb6NFOkBbQzESYMelZ5UGPkNG4qyNg?e=eab0T1

backup:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15x2KAkHzzca_c2P0jgnegjVNSUt_x6MB/view?usp=sharing

Be noted(Please read this before you use):

1. Although these are release candidates, but still under testing, there might be some bugs will cause system unstable, if you are facing issues, please leave your comments in this thread.
2. Please update to https://www.asus.com/Networking/RT-AX89X/HelpDesk_BIOS/ 3004.384.82800 first, then to this beta.
3. By using 9.0.0.x beta, it will not get live update from official path, you need to flash to official 3.0.0.x release to get the latest updates.
4. For updating firmware manually please refer to: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1035199/

Well on my RT-AX89X this firmware introduced very high latency initially (circa 400ms to the router) and some packet loss using WIFI (haven't checked wired).

I also noticed some bugs when toggling OFDMA/802.11ax MU-MIMO in professional settings. Had to toggle back and forth between modes as it was showing disabled (even though it was enabled before the upgrade).

I reset back to factory defaults and reconfigured and it works fine.
However, it's disappointing that there's still no DNS over TLS support

WPA3 is there but can't be used as my older network cards don't support it.

 

[matthew johnson]

Been running RC1 for awhile now. Does anyone know of a RC2 or any other betas out there?