[Fork] Asuswrt-Merlin 374.43 LTS releases (Archive)

[Rpony]

Once you are on the fork, you can use the admin tab gui to go up or down to another fork release or to Merlin or Asus firmware.

You only need to use the restoration tool when moving from Merlin/Asus to the fork.

Thanks John

 

[Lotta Cox]

I will try 29 again without AdFreeTime DNS.

Changed DNS to Connect to DNS Server automatically.
Turned off router for a few min after a reboot.
Google still hosed. Noting in any logs.

 

[HallStevenson]

One thing to check when having issues with Google is the DNS configuration. For instance, Google likes to hardcode their own DNS into mobile apps. Make sure you're not doing anything to interfere with that.

What should a user do to not interfere ? I presume that hard-coded DNS in apps overrides router DNS no matter what, whether we use ISP provided DNS or our own settings ?




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[RMerlin]

What should a user do to not interfere ? I presume that hard-coded DNS in apps overrides router DNS no matter what, whether we use ISP provided DNS or our own settings ?

Using DNSFilter for those specific devices can potentially cause issues... in theory at least. All I know for sure is that Google likes to hardcode 8.8.8.8 in some of their mobile apps. I'm not 100% sure of the impact of this.

Tunnel providers with an enforced DNS server might also cause issues, if they prevent you from reaching 8.8.8.8 for instance.

 

[john9527]

Changed DNS to Connect to DNS Server automatically.
Turned off router for a few min after a reboot.
Google still hosed. Noting in any logs.

Can you check your WAN ip address and see if it's the same when you connect as you change levels? Maybe the change in code is causing you to connect to a different head end at your ISP, and that is what is having problems.

 

[Lotta Cox]

Wan IP is the same.
G Play works partially. Cached items load fast. I can click on an app, but that page only partially loads. It loads fast. But no graphics, and a lot of the page is missing. If I click install, just get a spinning circle.
A Hangouts message took 20 min to receive that was sent on the same LAN

 

[john9527]

Wan IP is the same.
G Play works partially. Cached items load fast. I can click on an app, but that page only partially loads. It loads fast. But no graphics, and a lot of the page is missing. If I click install, just get a spinning circle.

Please post up a syslog after a reboot....

 

[Lotta Cox]

Please post up a syslog after a reboot....

https://pastebin.com/XgrEscUb

 

[john9527]

@Lotta Cox
Nothing of interest in the syslog other that the fact I don't see any devices requesting an IP address. Do you have DHCP logging turned off?

One thought.....the new wl driver is a pretty significant change. Can you try forgetting then reconnecting the connection on the troublesome devices.

 

[Lotta Cox]

@Lotta Cox
Nothing of interest in the syslog other that the fact I don't see any devices requesting an IP address. Do you have DHCP logging turned off?

One thought.....the new wl driver is a pretty significant change. Can you try forgetting then reconnecting the connection on the troublesome devices.

DHCP log is off.
I disconnected from wifi on one phone. Then re-connected. Is that the same?
I am on 28 now. Can't test until 9PM est.

 

[ColinTaylor]

I disconnected from wifi on one phone. Then re-connected. Is that the same?

No, he means this.

 

[Lotta Cox]

Maybe I should backup my settings and factory reset then flash for testing.
I am just dirty flashing.

 

[flinchlock]

CHeck this link:
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1000814/

Thanks, but I already found that link. My problem was I bought a used router from AMZ and it did not come with the CD/DVD. So, I could not find the Firmware Restoration program. So a kind person here told me look at some other router that did have the Firmware Restoration for me to D/L.

 

[Sanna1967]

So a kind person here told me look at some other router that did have the Firmware Restoration for me to D/L.

Under windows 7 , 64bit, show all utilities -- ASUS Firmware Restoration version 2.0.0.0
https://www.asus.com/Networking/RTAC68U/HelpDesk_Download/

 

[Lotta Cox]

Factory reset and flashed 29a. Same behavior.

 

[Lotta Cox]

actually, how do I get the drive to the root?
Edit: NVM, I turned on guest sharing and clients can connect as before.

 

[john9527]

@phx28777 @Lotta Cox

I may have found a problem that can cause some strange symptoms. If you are running with CTF enabled, try disabling it and see if things clear up.

 

[Lotta Cox]

@phx28777 @Lotta Cox

I may have found a problem that can cause some strange symptoms. If you are running with CTF enabled, try disabling it and see if things clear up.

Where is that setting ? Saw it a few days ago.

 

[john9527]

Where is that setting ? Saw it a few days ago.

LAN > Switch Control

 

[Lotta Cox]

LAN > Switch Control

Oh, its on 29.?I'll try it