New firmware - RT-ac68u - Version 3.0.0.4.374.454

[Fester1952]

Hi All,

Sorry but this firmware has been pulled from the site due to compatibility issues with some client drivers. Based on positive feedback, this firmware will still be an overall improvement for many people so I am making it available here:

I am still having issues with my Foscam 2.4GHz IP security cameras. They will connect sometimes and then the connection will inevitably drop off after awhile. The pan/tilt control most times is very erratic. I have eight cameras, the two most distant cameras rarely connect all all. I do not have these issues on my RT-N66U. I have tried every setting but with no improved result.


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[mlai]

Somethings are seriously wrong with this firmware.....

1) When I enabled HW Acceleration, the AC68U reboots CONTINUOUSLY. I had to race to get into the switch control page to deactivate HW acceleration for it to stabilize.

2) My android machines (Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE, Samsung Tab 10.1 2014, Samsung S3 LTE) will seem to hang on network, despite the icon showing that they are connected to the network. They are connecting on the 5G band in both N and AC.

 

[Sky1111]

Somethings are seriously wrong with this firmware.....

1) When I enabled HW Acceleration, the AC68U reboots CONTINUOUSLY. I had to race to get into the switch control page to deactivate HW acceleration for it to stabilize.

2) My android machines (Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE, Samsung Tab 10.1 2014, Samsung S3 LTE) will seem to hang on network, despite the icon showing that they are connected to the network. They are connecting on the 5G band in both N and AC.

Sorry for an obvious question - did you try to restore default settings/clear NVRAM?

 

[vikesfan80]

I am still having issues with my Foscam 2.4GHz IP security cameras. They will connect sometimes and then the connection will inevitably drop off after awhile. The pan/tilt control most times is very erratic. I have eight cameras, the two most distant cameras rarely connect all all. I do not have these issues on my RT-N66U. I have tried every setting but with no improved result.


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I have two Foscam 2.4GHz cameras and a wireless 2.4 GHz printer as well and I'm experiencing the same issue. From a router reboot the cameras and printer work great but after time the connection drops off and they will not reconnect until another router reboot. With this .454, the connection time seems to be longer but they still drop eventually.

 

[Andy24]

Factory Reset

What are the steps to perform a factory reset?

Andy

 

[joltdude]

Havent had any major issues with 454.. Had some wierdness trying to get my primary connection back up after using the UI to shutoff my secondary wan.. Secondary wan is sometimes fickle about connecting, seems you have to just plug in the Clear informark hotspot and leave it alone.. If you touch the configuration it just doesn't like to connect... But in general have had no issues with clients connecting.. Miss SSH from Merlins build though ... Also still dont think multiple NTP servers are falling over if more than one is specified in the settings, separated by a comma (as someone suggested)..
Not a fan of verizon's pppoe these days.. even making sure to manually release the PPPoe before reboot it takes a bit to authenticate..

 

[jlake]

What are the steps to perform a factory reset?

Andy

Page 106 of your user manual tells you. Download user manual (not quick start guide).

http://www.asus.com/support/Download/11/2/RT-AC68U/32/

 

[DaveMishSr]

Somethings are seriously wrong with this firmware.....

1) When I enabled HW Acceleration, the AC68U reboots CONTINUOUSLY. I had to race to get into the switch control page to deactivate HW acceleration for it to stabilize.

2) My android machines (Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE, Samsung Tab 10.1 2014, Samsung S3 LTE) will seem to hang on network, despite the icon showing that they are connected to the network. They are connecting on the 5G band in both N and AC.

That is strange. I am running 454 with hardware acceleration and have had zero issues. Stable with improved 2.4GHz speed and range. Was gonna go back to Merlin's 374_35_4 but am going to hold off. At least for now.

 

[IAAI]

Can't find it

looks like Asus pulled out the update , i can't find it in their website

 

[DaveMishSr]

looks like Asus pulled out the update , i can't find it in their website

Asusnet posted with links to 454 so people could try it even though its been taken down from their support site. Link to post below:

http://forums.smallnetbuilder.com/showpost.php?p=93659&postcount=51

 

[IAAI]

Asusnet posted with links to 454 so people could try it even though its been taken down from their support site. Link to post below:

http://forums.smallnetbuilder.com/showpost.php?p=93659&postcount=51

thank you

 

[mlai]

To factory reset the router, can I backup the current setting, reset the router, and reload? Or is it absolutely necessary to reconfigure from scratch?

 

[chunlianghere]

To factory reset the router, can I backup the current setting, reset the router, and reload? Or is it absolutely necessary to reconfigure from scratch?

no point backing up. best to reconfigure from scratch.

 

[Find the Door]

That is strange. I am running 454 with hardware acceleration and have had zero issues. Stable with improved 2.4GHz speed and range. Was gonna go back to Merlin's 374_35_4 but am going to hold off. At least for now.

Yeah, I'm not having any issues at all. I did do a factory reset immediately following my firmware upgrade though.

 

[wacko]

turn off your device, and hold WPS button then turn on the router, you need to keep hold WPS button for 30s ( around), the router will rest and clean the ram.

out of curiousity, how different is this from clicking Restore Factory Default under Administration of router GUI access?

can anyone help with this question?

 

[Find the Door]

can anyone help with this question?

To my knowledge - yes.

 

[wacko]

To my knowledge - yes.

Yes means the 2 achieve the same end results, or not?

 

[Find the Door]

Yes means the 2 achieve the same end results, or not?

Yes they do

 

[ryancharles]

How is the openvpn worker for you?

I am looking to possibly purchase this router specifically for the openvpn server feature. When not at home, I would like to be able to access my external USB3 enclosure which will be attached to the router's USB3 port. The files will mostly be photos, music, office documents etc...

I was wondering if anyone else out there is using this feature and if it's functioning and stable at this point in time.

Thanks again for the feedback.

 

[mlai]

Done the complete reset after flashing firmware 454. Reconfigured my AC68U afterwards. Confirmed that that router will continuously reboot itself when I enable the HW acceleration. With the HW acceleration disabled, everything works fine......