New models to be introduced with 3006.102.2

[RMerlin]

Since updated 3006 GPLs are constantly being delayed, I decided to go ahead and release 3006.102.2 based on the existing GPLs. For the RT-BE88U and RT-BE86U this means they will both be released based on different GPLs from the rest (3006.102.33921 for the RT-BE88U, and 3006.102.36216 for the RT-BE86U).

Neither of these are compatible with the 34369 binary blobs, so other Wifi 7 models will remain on 34369, until there are updated 3006 GPLs for them (which hopefully would be for 3006.102.3).

 

[visortgw]

Since updated 3006 GPLs are constantly being delayed, I decided to go ahead and release 3006.102.2 based on the existing GPLs. For the RT-BE88U and RT-BE86U this means they will both be released based on different GPLs from the rest (3006.102.33921 for the RT-BE88U, and 3006.102.36216 for the RT-BE86U).

Neither of these are compatible with the 34369 binary blobs, so other Wifi 7 models will remain on 34369, until there are updated 3006 GPLs for them (which hopefully would be for 3006.102.3).

Your decision makes a lot of sense given how "random" Asus has been lately with firmware releases. All of a sudden releases for the GT-AXE16000 (3004 codebase), GT-AX6000 (3006), and RT-AX58U (3004) yet many others continue to be neglected.

 

[Analog-1]

Since updated 3006 GPLs are constantly being delayed, I decided to go ahead and release 3006.102.2 based on the existing GPLs. For the RT-BE88U and RT-BE86U this means they will both be released based on different GPLs from the rest (3006.102.33921 for the RT-BE88U, and 3006.102.36216 for the RT-BE86U).

Neither of these are compatible with the 34369 binary blobs, so other Wifi 7 models will remain on 34369, until there are updated 3006 GPLs for them (which hopefully would be for 3006.102.3).

What about the AX Pro models ?

 

[RMerlin]

What about the AX Pro models ?

No news. Moving them to 3006 is still a low priority.

 

[dave14305]

No news. Moving them to 3006 is still a low priority.

 

[RMerlin]

I currently have 24 different models accross three separate code branches to deal with. I have to prioritize.

3004 is more stable and reliable than 3006 at this time, so getting Wifi 6 Pro models to 3006 is very low on my priority list. The Wifi 7 models are more in need of updates because of the numerous bugs that currently exist. Updating 388 GPLs comes next, as these haven't received an update in many months.

These are routers, not toys. Stability is more important than new features that did not exist when these models launched. Especially when these new features are still seriously bugged.

 

[dave14305]

I have to prioritize.

Has Asus even shared 3006 GPL for AX Pro models? I was assuming it was low on Asus’ priority list to offer you such GPLs so you will continue to indirectly encourage sales of the newest most expensive models from your most dedicated fans.

 

[maxbraketorque]

Has Asus even shared 3006 GPL for AX Pro models? I was assuming it was low on Asus’ priority list to offer you such GPLs so you will continue to indirectly encourage sales of the newest most expensive models from your most dedicated fans.

At least ASUS is still releasing 3006 FWs for the promised AX models. I think that suggests there is hope that we'll eventually get a Merlin version.

 

[visortgw]

At least ASUS is still releasing 3006 FWs for the promised AX models. I think that suggests there is hope that we'll eventually get a Merlin version.

Yes and no. The GT-AXE16000 had a 9006 (aka 3006 beta) version released in March 2023 (a year and a half ago) that never went to release version. Just recently, Asus released a new 3004 version (i.e., the third 3004 update since the 9006 version).

 

[heysoundude]

I currently have 24 different models across three separate code branches to deal with. I have to prioritize.

3004 is more stable and reliable than 3006 at this time, so getting Wifi 6 Pro models to 3006 is very low on my priority list. The Wifi 7 models are more in need of updates because of the numerous bugs that currently exist. Updating 388 GPLs comes next, as these haven't received an update in many months.

These are routers, not toys. Stability is more important than new features that did not exist when these models launched. Especially when these new features are still seriously bugged.

Has Asus even shared 3006 GPL for AX Pro models? I was assuming it was low on Asus’ priority list to offer you such GPLs so you will continue to indirectly encourage sales of the newest most expensive models from your most dedicated fans.

I can't say I'm not in agreement with @dave14305 with my almost spankin' new ax88pro, but if Merlin says 3006 isn't stable enough yet (or he hasn't been given the keys to move to 3006 on these/our machines), it's a waste of time to poke that particular bear. just sit back and be patient and when the time comes for Merlin to circle back around to us, he'll have all sorts of things figured out already to make releases come quickly.