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

[john9527]

Did that string come from my repo? I know I had to fix a few unescaped quotes in French translations in the past, but usually Asus would eventually fix it on their end as well. I wasn't aware of any of them being left. Unless my web code is using "" instead of '', which might avoid the issue.

No, it was a re-use of an existing string already in my fork (I added AP Isolation as an option for the guest networks). But in its new use it became part of a javascript 'htmlcode +=' generation block rather than just as a label in the html code.

 

[john9527]

If it needs a wifi binary update (as it makes sense), it might be the end of this fork if it's all bundled together with the old wifi drivers we love

Not to get everyone worked up....but there is also the BroadPWN exploit still waiting in the wings that could create complications.

 

[sirwifi]

Bummer if I can't use the older wifi drivers. The new ones don't work well at all on my TM-AC1900/RT-AC68U. I'll probably have to buy a new AP

 

[marnold]

Bummer if can't use the older wifi drivers. The new ones don't work well at all on my TM-AC1900/RT-AC68U. I'll probably have to buy a new AP

I'm afraid I'd be in the same boat.

Edit: Having said that, Merlin just posted on Twitter that the problem seems to be client-side, not router-side, at least for the WPA2 problem.

 

[Deleted member 27741]

I have to say John- the fact that you changed the y-axis on the temperature page is absolutely epic.

 

[sirwifi]

I'm afraid I'd be in the same boat.

Edit: Having said that, Merlin just posted on Twitter that the problem seems to be client-side, not router-side, at least for the WPA2 problem.

My understanding is that patching either the client or AP can fix the problem, so it's strongly recommended to patch the AP/router for those clients that will never see an update, e.g. smart devices/IoT around the house, older TVs, bluray players, etc. where manufacturers have stopped supporting them or they are so cheap that they never see any firmware updates.

 

[Timeku]

how about C.R.A.C.K exploit? my unifis are safe but my N66U ? is it already patched?

 

[john9527]

how about C.R.A.C.K exploit? my unifis are safe but my N66U ? is it already patched?

I'm in the same boat as Merlin....need to wait for something from ASUS who is waiting for something from Broadcom (ASUS uses a custom module from Broadcom, not the basic wpa_supplicant that has had patches published).

Then, we need to hope I can figure out what was changed and if it can be backported to the fork.

Ref this post from Merlin
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/asus-krackattack-patch.41688/#post-352870

 

[sirwifi]

Which driver does V28E2 use for AC68U? There was chatter at some point of switching back to the older driver, but I lost track of the outcome. Thanks.

 

[john9527]

Which driver does V28E2 use for AC68U? There was chatter at some point of switching back to the older driver, but I lost track of the outcome. Thanks.

The 'E' builds use the new drivers and have support for all the AC68U/variants.
If you want a build that uses the old drivers, switch to the 'L' builds (Legacy, in a separate directory). Same fix content.

 

[HallStevenson]

Now that I've switched from Merlin's builds, do I need to read all (338) pages to get up to speed with this version ? I hope not .... 'cause I'm not going to ! In all seriousness though, I will read back a bit just to be more familiar.

I have an N66 model and don't do anything fancy with it but seeing as it looks like Merlin's builds are likely to drop support for my router model (and some others), plus he gave a very positive reference or referral to this build (especially for this router), well, here I am.

It did take me a few tries to get this version flashed to the router (using the recovery tool). Twice it "failed" on me and I was worried about bricking the router (though I thought I read that you can't brick these). It just uploaded to some % and hung up, then failed. 3rd or 4th try and it worked. Interestingly, I forgot to wipe the settings first and it didn't erase them, which I thought it might. I kept trying to login with "admin/admin" and it wouldn't work. I also noticed I was connected to WiFi and the SSID I'd been using was still showing up. That's when I realized it didn't erase anything. I did a reset to factory default settings and then set everything up from scratch.

 

[Builder71]

Hmmm, got a few of these in my log.
Never seen before.
Nothing, close before or after, in the log that could be related.

Weird.

Oct 19 22:44:46 watchdog: restart httpd, error detected or process not responding (6)
Oct 19 22:44:46 rc_service: watchdog 399:notify_rc stop_httpd
Oct 19 22:44:47 rc_service: watchdog 399:notify_rc start_httpd
Oct 19 22:44:47 httpd: start httpd
Oct 19 22:48:03 watchdog: restart httpd, error detected or process not responding (28)
Oct 19 22:48:03 rc_service: watchdog 399:notify_rc stop_httpd
Oct 19 22:48:12 rc_service: watchdog 399:notify_rc start_httpd
Oct 19 22:48:14 httpd: start httpd
Oct 19 22:49:59 watchdog: restart httpd, error detected or process not responding (28)
Oct 19 22:50:02 rc_service: watchdog 399:notify_rc stop_httpd
Oct 19 22:50:08 rc_service: watchdog 399:notify_rc start_httpd
Oct 19 22:50:08 rc_service: waiting "stop_httpd" via watchdog ...
Oct 19 22:50:22 httpd: start httpd

Uptime 11 days 0 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds

 

[john9527]

Hmmm, got a few of these in my log.
Never seen before.
Nothing, close before or after, in the log that could be related.

Any chance there was an attempt to be logged on to the gui from two different clients at the same time? There's a timing window somewhere where if two clients are in some mix of transitioning state (logging on or off) that would hang the http server. That's some fork unique code that detects the condition and kick starts the httpd server.

Based on the error codes, it could also be a problem with the router hosts file, if some process was trying to update it at the same time someone was in the gui..

If it doesn't show regularly, I wouldn't worry about it. It's doing what it's supposed to.

 

[p71]

I used to (~2 years ago) install the Merlin fork version on my AC66 router and changed the output power of it (to 500mW on 5G if I remember correctly). Is it still possible with latest fork release? If yes, what Telnet commands are necessary for the trick?

 

[Builder71]

Any chance there was an attempt to be logged on to the gui from two different clients at the same time? There's a timing window somewhere where if two clients are in some mix of transitioning state (logging on or off) that would hang the http server. That's some fork unique code that detects the condition and kick starts the httpd server.

Based on the error codes, it could also be a problem with the router hosts file, if some process was trying to update it at the same time someone was in the gui..

If it doesn't show regularly, I wouldn't worry about it. It's doing what it's supposed to.

No, no login(s) at that time.
Also my hosts file is very basic, only a few lines and never edited.

I keep an eye on it and try not to worry about it.

 

[franco]

I used to (~2 years ago) install the Merlin fork version on my AC66 router and changed the output power of it (to 500mW on 5G if I remember correctly). Is it still possible with latest fork release? If yes, what Telnet commands are necessary for the trick?

I am interested too...

 

[Builder71]

You really should not want to use 500mW.
If that even works a lot of RF distortion will come from the WiFi radios.
Definitely will suck.

Just add an extra Access Point.
(Ubiquiti UAP-AC-Pro works great in my house.)

 

[franco]

You really should not want to use 500mW.
If that even works a lot of RF distortion will come from the WiFi radios.
Definitely will suck.

Just add an extra Access Point.
(Ubiquiti UAP-AC-Pro works great in my house.)

thanks for the advice.
I have ben running mine at 500mW for 2 years now with no problem. Maximum speed and reliability.

Please @john9527 can you answer @p71 question?

"I used to (~2 years ago) install the Merlin fork version on my AC66 router and changed the output power of it (to 500mW on 5G if I remember correctly). Is it still possible with latest fork release? If yes, what Telnet commands are necessary for the trick?"

thanks

 

[ColinTaylor]

Please @john9527 can you answer @p71 question?

Directly asking the developer of this firmware to describe how to violate local laws and regulations could put him in very difficult position. I hope for his sake he doesn't answer your question. That's not to say someone else might provide an answer.

 

[dlandiss]

I have ben running mine at 500mW for 2 years now with no problem. Maximum speed and reliability.

It is worth noting that what the interface says, and what is really happening at the hardware level, may not be the same.