Merlin firmware difference

[jim769]

Can someone tell me the difference between the Merlin build 3.0.0.4.372.30-3 and 3.0.0.4.372.31-0 ? Thanks Jim

 

[Pierino]

Usually it's in the release folder with the firmwares or you could check the appropriate threads.

 

[joegreat]

Can someone tell me the difference between the Merlin build 3.0.0.4.372.30-3 and 3.0.0.4.372.31-0 ?

Hi,

The answer is simple: RTFM!
If you download the firmware (zip file) you will find a change log (by unzipping it) with the requested information...
But you could fould everything already in the forum here - if you would search for it...

Or you just download the release notes directly from here.

With kind regards
Joe

 

[jim769]

Thanks for the replys next time I will try and RTFM !!

 

[RMerlin]

All the important links (including to the Changelog) can be found in the sticky thread.

 

[jim769]

Thanks Merlin I will be flashing this firmware today.

 

[jim769]

Just finished upgrading to the Merlin Build 3.0.0.4.372.31_0 all seems good will repost if I find any issues.

 

[jim769]

So far no issues all devices connected and working. No issues with the 5G band both Roku 3's working perfect on 5G. Tablets and phones and computers working great on 2.4 G this version so far seems quite stable getting 55 down and 11 up both bands wireless. Streaming HD has been no problems what so ever.

5Ghz Speed test > http://stage.results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/285921942.png

2.4Ghz Speed test > http://stage.results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/285922642.png

From my acer laptop wireless..

 

[sm00thpapa]

So far no issues all devices connected and working. No issues with the 5G band both Roku 3's working perfect on 5G. Tablets and phones and computers working great on 2.4 G this version so far seems quite stable getting 55 down and 11 up both bands wireless. Streaming HD has been no problems what so ever.

5Ghz Speed test > http://stage.results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/285921942.png

2.4Ghz Speed test > http://stage.results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/285922642.png

From my acer laptop wireless..

Nice speeds there Jim.

 

[jim769]

Thanks Sm00thpapa thats Comcast blast tier works well. Well its day two and still no issues to report all is good !!

 

[Flying Dutchman]

Please check the channel you are using.
In the 2.4 GHz band my RT-N66U seems to always use channel 1, despite what I set (I set channel 8) with Merlin's version 31.

 

[jim769]

I have mine set to channel 5 because its the only channel not being used around here on the 2.4 Ghz band. I rechecked and it is still on channel 5. Are you having issues with the new Merlin build ?

 

[sm00thpapa]

Any other channels other than 1,6 and 11 you have more of a chance of overlapping other channels. As in channel 5 will over lap 1 and 6.

 

[jim769]

Any other channels other than 1,6 and 11 you have more of a chance of overlapping other channels. As in channel 5 will over lap 1 and 6.

I know what your saying is true but I have so many routers in my area that channel 5 works the best for me god knows I have tried them all. That's why I like the RT-N66R it has such a good signal on 5G that all my devices are connected via 5G except two tablets and a iphone4 they use the 2.4 G band. Either band still gives me 55 down 11 up

 

[sm00thpapa]

I know what your saying is true but I have so many routers in my area that channel 5 works the best for me god knows I have tried them all. That's why I like the RT-N66R it has such a good signal on 5G that all my devices are connected via 5G except two tablets and a iphone4 they use the 2.4 G band. Either band still gives me 55 down 11 up

I understand. I own my own home now. But when I lived in an apartment complex there were 100's of wi-fi routers and connection was horrible but still usable.

 

[jim769]

Day 3 now and not one issue with the new build. I think its safe to say this is a good firmware build. Kudos to Merlin good job.

 

[jim769]

Day 4 no issues this thread can be closed just no problems to report on 31_0 with the way I use this router.