Please add Asuswrt-merlin to GT-BE98 (Non-pro) version

[kaotic2499]

Hello whoever will read this.

Don't know If this is the best place to voice my situation, but I do wish for the GT-BE98 non pro version to be supported by Asus-Wrt Merlin (non fork).

I currently own the RT-AC5300 and have done so for years, have a nice home network all setup until this year I got wind that my router won't be supported by the end of this year...

In little country called New Zealand there currently is black friday special going on... so I decided to guy buy the only wifi7 Asus router I can get a hold of... guess which one is the only one I can purchase? The only one which is not supported by merlin software

It's a conundrum which I have decided to in the end of contemplating decided to buy the non supported model knowing only forks are supported...

I'd just like to add my support for getting this model added added please... I worry it won't be for the life of the product (which can be quite a few years with how well the old one lasted...)

 

[bennor]

@kaotic2499, The GT-BE98 is currently supported by the GNuton fork of Asus-Merlin. One can use the subforum search feature to find additional posts/discussion about the GT-BE98.

GitHub - gnuton/asuswrt-merlin.ng: Extends the support of Merlin firmware to more ASUS routers

Extends the support of Merlin firmware to more ASUS routers - gnuton/asuswrt-merlin.ng

github.com

Also please note the subforum sticky/pinned READ ME FIRST BEFORE POSTING topic that addresses requests for unsupported models.

[FAQ] READ ME FIRST before posting a question

Model support Q: Will you support the RT-xxxxxx that was just announced? A: See detailed answer in post #3. Q: Will you support router XYZ from this non-Asus manufacturer? A: No. Asuswrt-Merlin only targets Asus-supported models, due to both technical and legal reasons. Q: I'm having...

www.snbforums.com

Q: Will you add support for model XYZ?
A: The decision whether or not to support a new model depend on a long list of factors, which may evolve over time. Right now:

- It needs to be Broadcom-based
- It needs to be widely available (not just in two or three countries)
- It needs to have high-end hardware so I don't have to fight with lack of flash or RAM
- It needs to receive frequent enough GPLs so I won't have to regularly skip it due to the GPL being outdated
- I need to have one
- I need to have the time to try supporting it
- I need to have the motivation to try supporting it

Each new model requires its own dedicated support. That means every time I work on a new firmware release, I have to work on each separate model, and I need GPL releases from Asus for each individual model, and I need to merge each of them separately. So that means if I support 10 different routers, then I need to merge in the content of 10 different GPL releases, and these need to be close enough to one another to still be compatible. The more models I support, the harder this is to accomplish, therefore I am VERY conservative regarding adding any new model.

So don't ask if/when a new model will be supported. I cannot speculate about future model support, and until I have working support for a model, I cannot answer that question.

 

[kaotic2499]

Thanks Benner for your reply.

I just wanted to throw support behind however the decision is made to add it to the main release of patches instead of fork.

 

[Analog-1]

Don't know If this is the best place to voice my situation, but I do wish for the GT-BE98 non pro version to be supported by Asus-Wrt Merlin (non fork).

Not going to happen.

 

[bennor]

Thanks Benner for your reply.

I just wanted to throw support behind however the decision is made to add it to the main release of patches instead of fork.

See the read me first link I provided. It explains the process RMerlin generally uses to determine support for a router. The GT-BE98 likely won't be supported by RMerlin. You'll have to use the GNuton fork.
https://www.snbforums.com/threads/a...erway-for-3-wifi-7-routers.90126/#post-908076

The GT-BE98 cannot be sold in North America for regulatory reasons, any shipped device sample might get rejected at the border. That's why Gnuton is taking care of it since he lives in Europe.

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/a...ailable-for-wifi-7-devices.90788/#post-915684

Gnuton is developing the GT-BE98 version, since he lives in Europe where this model is being sold.

 

[wrink]

Which is why tried to strategize and buy the Asus BT10 - The BT10 high-end enough, is sold across the world (not limited to US 6 GHz frequencies),

- It needs to be Broadcom-based - Yes
- It needs to be widely available (not just in two or three countries) - Yes
- It needs to have high-end hardware so I don't have to fight with lack of flash or RAM - Yes, 2 GB RAM and 256 MB firmware
- It needs to receive frequent enough GPLs so I won't have to regularly skip it due to the GPL being outdated - Hope ?
- I need to have one - Have donated and will donate
- I need to have the time to try supporting it - Hope ?
- I need to have the motivation to try supporting it - Hence this post

I will take Gnuton if I can - I'm already sick of the Asus BT10 VPN Fusion, its mindlessly limited - Can't wait to get VPN Director, along all the other merlin goodies of efficient and effective code. The BT10 is stable and usable now (stress-tested and I can concur), after the Nov 06 Asus firmware release.

 

[RMerlin]

Thanks Benner for your reply.

I just wanted to throw support behind however the decision is made to add it to the main release of patches instead of fork.

The idea is to split supported models between us as I don`t have the time nor the will to support all models on my own. It`s the same firmware code.