I'm not sure anyone at Asus reads this but it's quite disappointing that a flagship router such as the RT-AX89X lags behind in new firmware deployment consistently.
It seems Asus focuses on other models releasing frequent firmware to improve security and stability as well as adding new features.
I think it's somewhat unfair to RT-AX89X owners especially when cheaper, and lower end models are prioritized.
I read some posts claiming it's because the RT-AX89X is a Qualcomm platform, which offer less frequent update and support to vendors. However, if you examine other vendors (Ruckus, Arista, H3C, for example) models using Qualcomm platform get frequent updates on-par with Broadcom models. Regardless, the AsusWRT platform security and functionality improvements don't necessarily require updated drivers from Qualcomm.
I hope someone at Asus takes notice and communicates this to the teams responsible for developing and releasing firmware for the RT-AX89X.
It seems Asus focuses on other models releasing frequent firmware to improve security and stability as well as adding new features.
I think it's somewhat unfair to RT-AX89X owners especially when cheaper, and lower end models are prioritized.
I read some posts claiming it's because the RT-AX89X is a Qualcomm platform, which offer less frequent update and support to vendors. However, if you examine other vendors (Ruckus, Arista, H3C, for example) models using Qualcomm platform get frequent updates on-par with Broadcom models. Regardless, the AsusWRT platform security and functionality improvements don't necessarily require updated drivers from Qualcomm.
I hope someone at Asus takes notice and communicates this to the teams responsible for developing and releasing firmware for the RT-AX89X.