Merlin or stock firmware?

[Mister2088]

Ok, I have decided to jump on board the 'Merlin' ship. Now going from Stock 386_45934), here are my steps to install, after reading several posts and guide in github. DOES THIS SOUND RIGHT? :

Pre-steps: 1. Back Config for Stock (3.0.0.4.386_45934) 2. Download Latest Stable Release of Aususwrt-Merlin Firmware (386.3_2) and unzip

Reboot Router and Laptop

After Router reboots, open UI

Update Firmware via Administration --> Firmware Upgrade --> Manual Upload: Use Merlin's Install File

After Upgrade is done, router will auto reboot

Once Lights are back to normal, open UI and check that I can see login page (do not login yet) --> Clear Browser Cache, close browser, and Disconnect WAN cord

Do a Hard Reset Routine:

1. Keep 'On/Off' Button to 'ON', Unplug Router, Wait 5 minutes +

2. Press and Hold WPS Button (back of router) and Plug In the router

3. When the Power Light comes ON: Keep Holding WPS Button

4. When Power Light turns OFF (10-30 secs), Release WPS Button. Router should reboot

5. After Router reboots, open UI (router.asus.com) and do a quick setup (give temp ssid and temp pw's) to be able to get to advanced settings.

Reset to Factory With 'Initialize all settings…' Option…press Restore Button

After Reboot: Open UI, follow Quick Set up steps and Configure Manually with same settings used in STOCK while Adjusting for additional settings per new features added (keep minimal for now - add in extras like jffs, terminal, etc. later)

Note: May need to re-download and install https cert file again

Reboot Again after final Config 'Apply' was done

After it reboots, power cycle for 5 mins + (reconnect WAN cord while it is OFF)

After it Boots up, open UI (via https this time) to ensure Internet Connects

Do Tests to ensure all works as expected

 

[Tech9]

Just flash on top of Asuswrt, reset to factory defaults, configure manually. Don't waste your time. The process is very simple.

 

[leerees]

I've been using Merlin since my rt 16 , still using it on mY AC5300 . Just picked up an AX 92U that will be used for a while , if no Merlin FW is made for it I'll sell it and buy a model that is supported . b een 10 years and have yet tohave a FW problem

I'm pretty certain we are not getting Merlin on the AX92u.

If I had Merlin I'd probably use it to install diversion. However, there are still other solutions, you could build a home brew DNS and block ads that way.