New RT-N66U Firmware release from Asus

[pirx73]

I recently bought this router, it came with .260 firmware.
Built-in checker for new fw version says there is no new firmware.
Could it be a bug in .260?

 

[joegreat]

I recently bought this router, it came with .260 firmware.
Built-in checker for new fw version says there is no new firmware.
Could it be a bug in .260?

Hi,

The build-in FW checker simply does not work!

Go to the homepage and download the latest firmware manually, un-zipp it and install it locally.
You have the choice of the "older", but stable .272 firmware or the "newer" .372 but might give issues (depending on your other wireless devices).

Or you avoid the gambling and you go for the latest Merlin-Version of the firmware, which is rock solid!

With kind regards
Joe

 

[pirx73]

Thanks Joe!
I will try.
Could it also be that this firmware will add summer time option?
Because there is none in System settings section.

 

[joegreat]

Thanks Joe! Could it also be that this firmware will add summer time option?
Because there is none in System settings section.

Well, the summer time thing is a mess in the firmware. So far nobody is volunteering to clean up the mess...

I have (as many others) set the daylight saving on/off timing manually in the firmware and now it works for me.

With kind regards
Joe

PS.: As you are setting up the router, you should be aware of the need to clear NVRAM and start fresh with the setup after updating to the latest firmware...

 

[kayakj]

It looks like Asus has released a new firmware..

Description ASUS RT-N66U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.372
Fixed:
1. Fixed AiCloud vulnerability related bugs.
2. Underline "_" can now be acceptable in device name and computer name.
3. Hide Broadcast option in PPTP VPN server when it is disabled.
4. Fixed multicast IPTV related issues in PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP connection.
5 .Fixed parental control offset issue in IE.
6. Fixed 3G dongle related issue.
7. Hide ASUS DDNS description when selecting 3rd party service.
8. Fixed script error 'invalid argument on IE'
9. Fixed smart sync JS error
10. Fixed JST time zone issue.
11. Fixed the FTP server/client file time inconsistent issue.

Added:
1. Upgraded the wireless driver and supported 5GHz explicit Tx beamforming.
2. Disk scan feature. It is in external USB disk status tab in network map.
3. Support Sandisk Cruzer flash drive with both CD-ROM and flash disk interface.
4. Auto adjust time zone in internet setup wizard process.
5. PPTP VPN server status GUI
6. Recognized .rmvb files as video format in media server.
7. Show more detail information in USB application install process.

IPv6
1. Fixed PPP IPv6 global address retrieval
2. added DHCP-PD option
3. Added LAN DHCPv6 server
4. Added network status GUI.
5. Added option domain name if available

3G/4G dongles
1. Support Yota LTE dongle LU150
2. Support ZTE LTE dongle MF821
3. Support 3G dongle Q110

 

[GoNz0]

well i installed it and can now connect (still at 40hz) at 450mbs instead of 216 through a floor and a solid brick wall. I just had to check it was on the Asus and not the Netgear that's sat 6 foot away as an access point.

 

[bluepoint]

And yes, 5 GHz 40 MHz is still broken for me as well in this release.

Is this in an intel client? Did asus release newer wireless drivers with this firmware compared to .354's? Sorry, have I installed the firmware I would have known the answers but I do not want to risk marriage with my wife, she hates the blue dancing lights.

 

[Chaosphere64]

And yes, 5 GHz 40 MHz is still broken for me as well in this release.

+1. All Apple clients (MBP, iMac). The .271 works as inteded. Maybe next time.

 

[bluepoint]

+1. All Apple clients (MBP, iMac). The .271 works as inteded. Maybe next time.

If .372 have the same drivers as of .354/370 then yes the 5GHz @40 is broken for intel client cards. All 5 GHz apple products(2 iphone 5, 1 mini ipad) in my household works though. What are you having problems with the apple clients you have?

 

[Finguz]

Fwiw no 5G problems here with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 or Galaxy S3

 

[peterg21]

Fwiw no 5G problems here with Samsung Galaxy Note 2 or Galaxy S3

With each of your phones, what speed are they showing as connecting with the N66U? Thanks.

 

[bigcid10]

I'm using a galaxy S4 and connected at 150mbps on 5ghz connection

 

[peterg21]

I'm using a galaxy S4 and connected at 150mbps on 5ghz connection

Thanks. That is what I am getting also with my Htc One.

 

[Chaosphere64]

If .372 have the same drivers as of .354/370 then yes the 5GHz @40 is broken for intel client cards. All 5 GHz apple products(2 iphone 5, 1 mini ipad) in my household works though. What are you having problems with the apple clients you have?

There are problems connecting these devices to the AP at 5 GHz. If that happens I have to disable and reenable the Wi-Fi adapter in order to get a connection. Above that I noticed massive bandwith drops using the 5 GHz band (on my iMac the lowest bandwith is 14 mbit/sec. compared to 108 mbit/sec. with the .271 firmware, same RSSI).

 

[bluepoint]

Above that I noticed massive bandwith drops using the 5 GHz band (on my iMac the lowest bandwith is 14 mbit/sec. compared to 108 mbit/sec. with the .271 firmware, same RSSI).

Are you talking about connection rate or bandwidth speed? If the latter, have you tried different channels?

 

[jlake]

Thus far, I'm not having any problems with the new firmware on 5GHz.

If you're having problems, then try removing your wireless profiles and then reconnect. See what happens.

http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/GetAr...less_Network_Profiles_.xml&pid=80&converted=0

 

[jim769]

Nvram ??

Well, the summer time thing is a mess in the firmware. So far nobody is volunteering to clean up the mess...

I have (as many others) set the daylight saving on/off timing manually in the firmware and now it works for me.

With kind regards
Joe

PS.: As you are setting up the router, you should be aware of the need to clear NVRAM and start fresh with the setup after updating to the latest firmware...

I installed Merlins latest firmware dated 7/11/13 and all seems ok but I did do a factory reset after the upgrade now what is the NVRAM router seems fine is this something that must be done. Also I noticed merlins version the connected devices don't work after you hit refresh just keeps spinning 260 and 272 firmware did not do this. Any advice.

 

[jlake]

Jim769,
Try a different computer and a different web browser to help isolate.

 

[Chaosphere64]

Are you talking about connection rate or bandwidth speed? If the latter, have you tried different channels?

I was referring to the connection speed. And no, until now I did not try different channels because I did not feel the need to as there are no other clients around at the 5 GHz band according to my Wi-Fi scanner. Plus there is no problem with the same settings using the .271 firmware.

 

[joegreat]

Also I noticed merlins version the connected devices don't work after you hit refresh just keeps spinning 260 and 272 firmware did not do this. Any advice.

Hi,

You need to wait until the spinning is finished.
This was extra added by Merlin to make sure you wait for the result...

With kind regards
Joe