findasus.local not working?

[txcanuck]

Hi,

I found this pretty handy helping my sister-in-law out recently - but it doesn't seem to work with Asuswrt-Merlin ... or is it just me? I do seem to see it in the git code, but it could be somewhat disabled.

Not a biggie, just trying to understand.

Thanks!

 

[skeal]

Hi,

I found this pretty handy helping my sister-in-law out recently - but it doesn't seem to work with Asuswrt-Merlin ... or is it just me? I do seem to see it in the git code, but it could be somewhat disabled.

Not a biggie, just trying to understand.

Thanks!

On merlin you can use router.asus.com

 

[txcanuck]

On merlin you can use router.asus.com

Hi,

I did see that in the code, and tried it - but it takes me to the Asus web site. Could it be because I'm in AP mode?

Thanks!

 

[ColinTaylor]

Could it be because I'm in AP mode?

Yes, that's the reason.

 

[txcanuck]

Yes, that's the reason.

Figured that may be it - no way to make it work I assume (i.e. it's being bypassed effectively). Right?

Thanks!

 

[ColinTaylor]

no way to make it work I assume (i.e. it's being bypassed effectively). Right?

Correct. All they were doing was hardcoding a hostname (findasus.local) in the router's own DNS server. Because you're in AP mode you're not using that DNS server.

 

[txcanuck]

Correct. All they were doing was hardcoding a hostname (findasus.local) in the router's own DNS server. Because you're in AP mode you're not using that DNS server.

Makes sense - thanks for the help!

 

[RMerlin]

Asus has a device finder application that can help you locate Asus devices on your network. You can download it from your device's support page on their website.

 

[txcanuck]

Asus has a device finder application that can help you locate Asus devices on your network. You can download it from your device's support page on their website.

Yep, I see it there. Much appreciated!