GT-AX6000 Discontinued?

[silentknyght]

I purchased the GT-AX6000 router (actually, two of them) just earlier this year, and I stumbled upon an Asus "supportonly" page for this router while looking for a firmware update:

ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 - Support

www.asus.com

In my prior experience, the "supportonly" page appears (only) when Asus discontinues the product, and firmware updates/support become virtually non-existent. This is worrisome, as the routers were expensive... and no, there hasn't been a firmware update in many months, which doesn't seem promising.

Anyone know whether any of this is true?

 

[ColinTaylor]

No idea really. But Asus has the normal webpage still up:

ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 | Gaming networking｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG USA

Dual-Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router, Dual 2.5G WAN/LAN ports, enhanced hardware, WAN aggregation, VPN Fusion, Triple-Level Game Acceleration, free network security and Mesh WiFi System

rog.asus.com

And it's still being sold in the Asus US and UK stores.

On the EOL list it's still being shown as a "recommended" replacement for certain old models.

End-of-life product list

 

[Tech9]

Anyone know whether any of this is true?

Highly unlikely. The later released non-ROG version RT-AX88U Pro is almost the same hardware device.

 

[GaselK]

Anyone know whether any of this is true?

Not true.
Try this instead.
https://rog.asus.com/networking/rog-rapture-gt-ax6000-model/helpdesk_bios/

 

[silentknyght]

Not true.
Try this instead.
https://rog.asus.com/networking/rog-rapture-gt-ax6000-model/helpdesk_bios/
View attachment 54503

Well, that's more encouraging I suppose... but the firmware listed there still seems much older than I remember seeing with my (now obsolete) RT-AC68U.

 

[leonftw]

Well, that's more encouraging I suppose... but the firmware listed there still seems much older than I remember seeing with my (now obsolete) RT-AC68U.

It could be the GT-AX6000 EVA Edition. B&H and Amazon had a Black Friday special for $249 ($200 off). Then last night, it looks to be discontinued (the regular GT-AX6000 is still on sale). This is my guess. I did jump in to get the EVA edition for this deal. Something about this limited edition model of the venerable GT-AX6000 is appealing. I hope it works out.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1724193-REG/asus_republic_of_gamers_rapture.html

 

[d5aqoep]

Almost a year and no firmware updates... Even the discontinued RT-AC68u is getting firmware updates. WTF is going on at Asus? It seems like this model has been abandoned.

 

[OzarkEdge]

Almost a year and no firmware updates... Even the discontinued RT-AC68u is getting firmware updates. WTF is going on at Asus? It seems like this model has been abandoned.

Why do you always post whining complaints about ASUS? Why not stop using ASUS products if you do not like them?

OE

 

[hancox]

Almost a year and no firmware updates... Even the discontinued RT-AC68u is getting firmware updates. WTF is going on at Asus? It seems like this model has been abandoned.

There has clearly been an issue at Asus, especially with the 3.0.0.6 splits going on. AX-86PRO just got a build - i'm personally expecting the floodgates to open soon.

 

[Ripshod]

Surely this is just a (good) sign that the GT-AX6000 doesn't need an update?
I'm sure Asus won't leave any holes unplugged.

 

[silentknyght]

There has clearly been an issue at Asus, especially with the 3.0.0.6 splits going on. AX-86PRO just got a build - i'm personally expecting the floodgates to open soon.

I really hope that's not just the copium talking. I'd really like to see firmware updates for this device, if only to plug security holes.

 

[d5aqoep]

Why do you always post whining complaints about ASUS? Why not stop using ASUS products if you do not like them?

OE

GT-AX6000 is the last Asus Router I have. I have already switched to Ubiquiti Gear. Just waiting for delivery of UXG-Max router and will be phasing out Asus routers. Will use a small Expert Wifi EBG15 for WOL purposes henceforth.

 

[elbubi]

New v3.0.0.6.102_34791 is out:

New features for ASUSWRT 5.0
-Kids' Wi-Fi: Create a separate network specifically for children, complete with scheduled controls. This is suitable for children who use multiple network devices that have enabled the randomized MAC address function and are not easily recognized.
-VPN WiFi: Create a VPN network that connects to 3rd party VPN services or with ASUS site to site -VPN(https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1048281/) to encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address to protect your online activities from being tracked or monitored.
-IoT WiFi : Create an 2.4G spearate network for IoT (Internet of Things) devices.
Guest WiFi: Create a guest network with a WiFi schedule and access rights to control when and how guests can use the network.
-VLAN, allow you to segment a network into smaller, virtual sub-networks, which can be used to isolate traffic, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1049415/
-Multi-services WAN, create multiple profiles on a single WAN interface. (https://asus.com/support/FAQ/1050072)
-Port isolation and AP isolation to restrict device access to each other.

Bug Fixes and Enhancements
-NowTV profile has been added under new IPTV profiles.
-IPTV settings have been updated for better compatibility with Unifi Biz VoIP service.
-Fixed a GUI bug that occurred when adding port range rules in the Network Service Filter.
-Resolved an issue that caused hostname errors in the DDNS service.

Security Fixes
-Fixed several curl vulnerabilities including CVE-2023-28322, CVE-2023-28321, and CVE-2023-28319.
-Fixed FFmpeg vulnerabilities, specifically CVE-2022-3964, CVE-2022-48434, and CVE-2022-3109.
-Corrected an OpenVPN vulnerability categorized as CWE-134.
-Fixed the Hostap vulnerability CVE-2019-10064.
-Patched a command injection vulnerability to improve overall security.
-Strengthened protection against SSH brute force attacks.

ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 | Gaming networking｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global

Dual-Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router, Dual 2.5G WAN/LAN ports, enhanced hardware, WAN aggregation, VPN Fusion, Triple-Level Game Acceleration, free network security and Mesh WiFi System

rog.asus.com

 

[octopus]

Isn't ? @elbubi
ASUS GT-AX6000 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_34791

 

[maxbraketorque]

New v3.0.0.6.102_34791 is out:

New features for ASUSWRT 5.0
-Kids' Wi-Fi: Create a separate network specifically for children, complete with scheduled controls. This is suitable for children who use multiple network devices that have enabled the randomized MAC address function and are not easily recognized.
-VPN WiFi: Create a VPN network that connects to 3rd party VPN services or with ASUS site to site -VPN(https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1048281/) to encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address to protect your online activities from being tracked or monitored.
-IoT WiFi : Create an 2.4G spearate network for IoT (Internet of Things) devices.
Guest WiFi: Create a guest network with a WiFi schedule and access rights to control when and how guests can use the network.
-VLAN, allow you to segment a network into smaller, virtual sub-networks, which can be used to isolate traffic, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1049415/
-Multi-services WAN, create multiple profiles on a single WAN interface. (https://asus.com/support/FAQ/1050072)
-Port isolation and AP isolation to restrict device access to each other.

Bug Fixes and Enhancements
-NowTV profile has been added under new IPTV profiles.
-IPTV settings have been updated for better compatibility with Unifi Biz VoIP service.
-Fixed a GUI bug that occurred when adding port range rules in the Network Service Filter.
-Resolved an issue that caused hostname errors in the DDNS service.

Security Fixes
-Fixed several curl vulnerabilities including CVE-2023-28322, CVE-2023-28321, and CVE-2023-28319.
-Fixed FFmpeg vulnerabilities, specifically CVE-2022-3964, CVE-2022-48434, and CVE-2022-3109.
-Corrected an OpenVPN vulnerability categorized as CWE-134.
-Fixed the Hostap vulnerability CVE-2019-10064.
-Patched a command injection vulnerability to improve overall security.
-Strengthened protection against SSH brute force attacks.

ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 | Gaming networking｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global

Dual-Band WiFi 6 Gaming Router, Dual 2.5G WAN/LAN ports, enhanced hardware, WAN aggregation, VPN Fusion, Triple-Level Game Acceleration, free network security and Mesh WiFi System

rog.asus.com

No way. It has to be discontinued.

 

[fubag]

Almost a year and no firmware updates... Even the discontinued RT-AC68u is getting firmware updates. WTF is going on at Asus? It seems like this model has been abandoned.

Um I see a firmware update that came out 5/22/24?

ASUS GT-AX6000 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_34791

Version 3.0.0.6.102_34791
61.73 MB 2024/05/22

 

[d5aqoep]

Um I see a firmware update that came out 5/22/24?

ASUS GT-AX6000 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_34791

Version 3.0.0.6.102_34791
61.73 MB 2024/05/22

My Asus Expert-NonWifi EBG15 came in post today. My GT-AX6000 already has a potential buyer. Too little too late for Asus to release updated firmware after almost 1 year. I have switched to Ubiquiti and Dual Wan failover and fallback is already working perfectly there.

 

[L&LD]

Doesn't sound like you searched for a solution hard enough?

Easily found, right here in these forums.

 

[hancox]

Doesn't sound like you searched for a solution hard enough?

Easily found, right here in these forums.

Doesn't look like you saw the date he posted. He was one day off. Anyway, I tried to warn him!