What is the most stable firmware currently out for the ac66u? I spent a few months away from these forums and tinkering with my router in general. I've been running 4.372 and it drops 5ghz wifi often, but works great with the xbox. I'm getting the Note 3 this week which utilizes wireless ac so I wanted the most stable connection. Thank you
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Igb
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For what i can say, using media brigde mode, the only rock solid 24/7 stable firmware prior to current release was 270.26b from Merlin
The actual release, 374_726 seems stable to me, aswell as the merlin builds based on 720 code.
In my setup, did not have any drops on 5Ghz. I only noticed stability issues (random resets) on media bridge, and with the actual repeater mode seems totally fixed (but we lack HW Acceleration, can be a small drawback)
I suggest you to update to 726 (if you do not need any of the merlin firm improvements) and try a Factory reset. In the worst case, you will lose 15 minutes. In the best, may solve some problems.
The actual release, 374_726 seems stable to me, aswell as the merlin builds based on 720 code.
In my setup, did not have any drops on 5Ghz. I only noticed stability issues (random resets) on media bridge, and with the actual repeater mode seems totally fixed (but we lack HW Acceleration, can be a small drawback)
I suggest you to update to 726 (if you do not need any of the merlin firm improvements) and try a Factory reset. In the worst case, you will lose 15 minutes. In the best, may solve some problems.
latest merlin is rock solid with my ac66 too.
speedingcheetah
Senior Member
I have the AC56U....and only truly stable firmware is stock....wish it weren't true...
speedingcheetah
Senior Member
One thing I wish that Asus (actually, all brands)would included as a standard feature is the ability to TURN OFF the LEDS.
I know merlin's firmware can do it, but you would think such a basic option would be included in stock.
I have my router in my bedroom, and have to put black tape over all the front leds and rear port lights..
I know merlin's firmware can do it, but you would think such a basic option would be included in stock.
I have my router in my bedroom, and have to put black tape over all the front leds and rear port lights..
DaveMishSr
Very Senior Member
The AC68U has a button on the back that turns off the LED's. However, in order to use Turbo mode the button is switched from LED control to Turbo mode when in or on and normal mode when out or off. If you are using Turbo mode that means that you are running Asuswrt-Merlin so all you have to do is enable stealth mode.
speedingcheetah
Senior Member
The only buttons on the AC56U is the power button, wps and wifi button.
DaveMishSr
Very Senior Member
Please excuse my stupidity. I assumed you were using the AC68U.
speedingcheetah
Senior Member
I know....but I am just sharing my experiences with Merlin in general.
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