Merlin on GS-AX3000?

[dwp]

I just got a new GS-AX3000 and I find that it does not have a tcpdump binary installed in the stock firmware. I really need that ability and I see that there is a package for it in Merlin. But it appears that Merlin does not support this router. I see that it does support the RT-AX58U/RT-AX3000 and read here that the hardware of my new router is the same. I don't know if I am taking this too literally or if this is correct info. But if so, can I run Merlin for the RT-AX58U on this box? Thanks!

 

[AndreiV]

If it were compatible it would be on the list ........

 

[bennor]

And the answer to the inevitable question of why isn't it on the list can be found in this post:

[FAQ] READ ME FIRST before posting a question

Model support Q: Will you support the RT-xxxxxx that was just announced? A: See detailed answer in post #3. Q: Will you support router XYZ from this non-Asus manufacturer? A: No. Asuswrt-Merlin only targets Asus-supported models, due to both technical and legal reasons. Q: I'm having...

www.snbforums.com

 

[ColinTaylor]

I just got a new GS-AX3000 and I find that it does not have a tcpdump binary installed in the stock firmware. I really need that ability and I see that there is a package for it in Merlin.

No there isn't a package in Merlin for tcpdump. There is a tcpdump package in Entware, and Entware can be installed on Merlin-supported routers.

You might be able to install Entware on stock firmware but I don't know for sure.

Install on Asus stock firmware

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github.com

 

[dwp]

Thanks for your replies. I figured this would be the case.

And thanks for the pointer to Entware and I will look into seeing if I can get it only new router. Cheers

 

[dwp]

Just managed, with some tweaking of the linked instructions above, to install Entware's tcpdump on the stock Asus firmware. Thanks so much!