new firmware on asus site 374.257

[bigcid10]

Version 3.0.0.4.374.257
Description ASUS RT-N66U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.257
Fixed:
1. Fixed Centrino 5GHz connection issue.
If the connection problem still exist, please press the reset button more than 5 seconds to reset RT-N66U after firmware upgraded and delete wireless profile on the client devices then create a new wireless connection.

2. Fixed HK ISP DHCP connection issue.
3. Fixed USB application update related issues.

 

[tasar]

Didnt find it on Global Asus site

 

[bigcid10]

Didnt find it on Global Asus site

http://www.asus.com/Networking/RTN66U/#support_Download_36

 

[tasar]

Nope, the latest is 3.0.0.4.374.168 on this link. But i found it now on german support site.

 

[RMerlin]

I can confirm that this one really has a fixed 5 GHz band - that's the beta I received from Asus a few days ago and that I tested here.

Note that you might need to delete the wireless connection profile from your computer and reconfigure it if you still have issues with the 5 GHz band. But after that, it was working fine for my 6230, as well as my contact's Intel 5000 card.

 

[ezhangin]

I can confirm that this one really has a fixed 5 GHz band - that's the beta I received from Asus a few days ago and that I tested here.

Note that you might need to delete the wireless connection profile from your computer and reconfigure it if you still have issues with the 5 GHz band. But after that, it was working fine for my 6230, as well as my contact's Intel 5000 card.

If I'm upgrading from the 27X branch, should I clear my NVRAM?

 

[maylyn]

Direct download link ~> http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-N66U_B1/FW_RT_N66U_3004374257.zip

 

[msb]

Didn't Fix it for me

My Dell Precision w/ Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN still connected at 12Mbps after the >5 sec reset and profile recreation. I reverted back to 3.0.0.4.276 and like magic I am connected at 243Mbps... I would not break out the champagne quite yet...

 

[RMerlin]

If I'm upgrading from the 27X branch, should I clear my NVRAM?

Yes, this is also mentionned in Asus's Changelog.

 

[RMerlin]

My Dell Precision w/ Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN still connected at 12Mbps after the >5 sec reset and profile recreation. I reverted back to 3.0.0.4.276 and like magic I am connected at 243Mbps... I would not break out the champagne quite yet...

What driver version are you running on the laptop? I have 15.7 installed here.

 

[msb]

Intel Driver 11.5.1.15 3/13/2008, I'll have to research further to see if there is something newer available. edit/ I downloaded the latest version from Dell A16, after installing it I connect at 450Mbps with the 3.0.0.4.276 version. I will retry this latest version later.

 

[DaveMishSr]

Didnt find it on Global Asus site

Clear your browser's cache and then reload the page. It should be there.

 

[RMerlin]

Intel Driver 11.5.1.15 3/13/2008, I'll have to research further to see if there is something newer available. edit/ I downloaded the latest version from Dell A16, after installing it I connect at 450Mbps with the 3.0.0.4.276 version. I will retry this latest version later.

Also mention which version you have installed now when you post the results with 374_257. Considering how old your driver was, there's a good chance that the update might help.

 

[DaveMishSr]

Didnt find it on Global Asus site

I uploaded the zip file to my mediafire account for those having trouble downloading it. Here is the link:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/d7zygj59wapm87j/FW_RT_N66U_3004374257.zip

 

[WildSioux]

Just updated my N66U to this 374.257 since the latest merlin .31 was dropping the WAN connection.

So far everything is working great! My laptop has a 6300 with driver 15.7.0.3, date 04/18/2013.

 

[ezhangin]

Everything seems to be working well here on my Intel NUC.

 

[octopus]

There is one driver, Version 16.1.0.14 on
http://www.station-drivers.com/page/intel lan-wan.htm
but there is some problem with theirs database so you have to wait until it's fixed.

On Intel side Date: 08/07/2013, ver 16.1.1 newer one !
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Default.aspx?lang=eng

 

[jlake]

Is there any ETA from Asus for a firmware update that will help the other wireless adapters that don't work well on 5 Ghz?

Is this a case where the Intel folks were the squeakiest wheel and they got the grease?

 

[bluepoint]

Have you reported the wireless adapter you're having problem about? Solving this problem is two way, from asus and your wireless manufacturer. How old are the drivers?

 

[jlake]

Have you reported the wireless adapter you're having problem about? Solving this problem is two way, from asus and your wireless manufacturer. How old are the drivers?

What do you mean by "two way". Please explain. Are you saying that intel had to release a new wireless driver for centrino products in order for this asus firmware update to work? It's not clear what you're saying.

My adapters are Broadcom chipset.

Based on your response, I'll assume you haven't been keeping up with the issue as it affects Broadcom, atheros, and Ralink chipset adapters too.

It's never been just an "Intel" brokeness issue.