New AX58U

[Ronb55]

Can I install Merlin without doing any type of backups first. I think the router installed newer Asus firmware already
thanks

 

[ColinTaylor]

It's not mandatory but it's always wise to take a backup before doing any kind of system update. It only takes a moment and the file created is less 100kB.

EDIT: Or are you talking about backing up the firmware itself? In which case just download the latest version from the Asus website so you have a local copy if for some reason you lose internet connectivity after installing the new firmware.

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[ColinTaylor]

Which version of the RT-AX58U do you have. Merlin only makes firmware for the V1, although there is a fork for V2 by GNUton.

About | Asuswrt-Merlin

www.asuswrt-merlin.net

 

[Ronb55]

V2

 

[Tech9]

V2

Your downloads are here:

Release 3004.388.8_2-gnuton1 · gnuton/asuswrt-merlin.ng

GNUton's Asus Merlin changelog Date: August 04, 2024 Release: 3004.388.8_2-gnuton1 UPDATED: backported all upstream changes up to 3004.388.8_2 FIXED: fixed cake support to 5.04axhnd 6750 and 6756 ...

github.com

Firmware file name - RT-AX58U_V2_3004_388.8_2-gnuton1_nand_squashfs.pkgtb

 

[Ronb55]

Thanks for all the help

 

[Ronb55]

Which version of the RT-AX58U do you have. Merlin only makes firmware for the V1, although there is a fork for V2 by GNUton.

About | Asuswrt-Merlin

www.asuswrt-merlin.net

Any advantage using GNUton over stock Asus ..and can you go back to stock if needed?

 

[ColinTaylor]

Any advantage using GNUton over stock Asus ..and can you go back to stock if needed?

GNUton is a fork of Merlin so see if there's any Merlin features that you want that are not in stock firmware: https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/features

You can go back to stock firmware at any time. Just remember to do a factory reset and manual configuration (or restore from a corresponding backup file) when switching between different firmware branches.