Running Merlin on RT-AX82U

[MrDKOz]

Hi all,

I've searched the forum and found a few references to this model, but I couldn't find anyone confirming or denying it working on the RT-AX82U.

I was just wondering, can I run the Merlin firmware on this model, or is it going to be supported in the future if not?

Thank you,
MrDKOz

 

[Broken Hope]

Merlin isn't looking at the possibility of adding new models until Asus has transitioned to the 386 branch of code, so could be a while if ever.

 

[Deleted member 22229]

Here is the list of currently supported models. https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/about

 

[MrDKOz]

Just noticed that the RT-AX82U now has version 3.0.0.4.384_9948, I'm assuming that is what was being waited for in regards to supporting this router?

 

[L&LD]

Uhm, no.

 

[Simulacra]

Since RT-AX82U based on the same HW as RT-AX58U, is there any chance for support in future?
I'm on a dilemma.

 

[kernol]

There is only a $20 difference in price between RT-AX82U and RT-AX86U on Amazon !!!
Why not simply stick to a router already supported by RMerlin - like the RT-AX86U when 386 code is released ???

 

[CrashXRu]

RT-AX82 - Based on AX58_iPA platform
RT-AX58 - Based on AX58_iPA platform
TUF-AX3000 - Based on AX58_ePA platform

 

[Simulacra]

There is only a $20 difference in price between RT-AX82U and RT-AX86U on Amazon !!!

Not exactly for UK Amazon
£179.99 for RT-AX82U and £249.99 for RT-AX86U (70!)

But it would be true if we spoke about a price difference between RT-AX82U and RT-AX58U.

 

[Simulacra]

RT-AX86U when 386 code is released ???

I've checked the model RT-AC86U (starting with version 382.1) is supported but not RT-AX86U.

 

[kernol]

I've checked the model RT-AC86U (starting with version 382.1) is supported but not RT-AX86U.

RMerlin is busy developing the 386 branch of his code for Asus routers and he has indicated support will be available for the RT-AX86U ...

Spoiler: Merlin 386.... branch changelog

Asuswrt-Merlin 386/NG Changelog
===============================

386.1 (xx-xx-xxxx)
Switched to the new 386 codebase. 386 introduces
AiMesh 2.0, finalizes the move to OpenSSL 1.1.1
firmware-wide, adds a new speedtest (powered
by Ookla). For more details, please refer
to Asus's own release notes.

- NOTE: For developers, note that firmware code is
once again back on the master branch, with
both mainline and ax being reunified again.

- NEW: Added support for the RT-AX86U.
- NEW: Added support for the GT-AC2900, with a few restrictions:
- Non-ROG UI is used
- VPN Fusion is not supported
- A few other ROG-specific features are not supported
This is an experiment done in collaboration with Asus.
- NEW: Added stub and stub-v2 compression options to OpenVPN
clients. Not added to server, since compression is
considered deprecated, and will be removed most likely
in OpenVPN 2.6, for security reasons.
- NEW: Added tls-crypt-v2 support to OpenVPN clients.
- NEW: Added option to select an OpenVPN client when
running Oookla Speedtest.
- UPDATED: Merged GPL 386_41035 (beta GPL from Asus).
- UPDATED: Openssl to 1.1.1h.
etc ...

So when that firmware is ready for release [still in Alpha before it goes Beta and then Release mode] - the RT-AX86U will be included.

 

[Simulacra]

Just noticed that the RT-AX82U now has version 3.0.0.4.384_9948, I'm assuming that is what was being waited for in regards to supporting this router?

Could you check which version of beta firmware is available for RT-AX82U?
I spotted in one forum that it is 9.0.0.4.386_40947.

 

[Simulacra]

never mind. bought RT-AX86U model

 

[snowatom]

Damn I bought the wrong router. The RT-AX82U just fitted my needs and the price was right. But now I really wanna do some split tunneling. And saw that the Merlin firmware once again comes to the rescue.

Are there any news about this RT-AX82U router getting the Merlin treatment ? Or should I just cut my losses, and buy the 86U or 88U?, and hope I can sell my old one.

 

[muffintastic]

Damn I bought the wrong router. The RT-AX82U just fitted my needs and the price was right. But now I really wanna do some split tunneling. And saw that the Merlin firmware once again comes to the rescue.

Are there any news about this RT-AX82U router getting the Merlin treatment ? Or should I just cut my losses, and buy the 86U or 88U?, and hope I can sell my old one.

Why not just get the AX86U future proof? 86U is still good but doesn't do WiFi6. I haven't got WiFi6 devices but upgraded on the off chance.

 

[CrashXRu]

Are there any owners
RT-AX3000
RT-AX58
RT-AX82
need help https://www.snbforums.com/threads/need-hw-config-rt-ax3000-rt-ax58-rt-ax82-tuf-ax3000.69771/

 

[snowatom]

@muffintastic
I'll buy the AX86U, so I hope I can sell the AX82U. I really need the Merlin features. I looked at the differences between the AX86U and the AX88U, and there where more pointing towards the AX86U, so that's what I'm going for.

@CrashXRu
Exiting stuff, but I can't imagine that this won't have some kind of consequences in regards to stability and features not supported properly on different hardware.

 

[CrashXRu]

there are already successful attempts to enable mimo 4x4 for ax58/ax3000

but for now this is a temporary solution
different equipment is produced for different countries, so I want to collect all the model options
so far collected European models, several Chinese

 

[Muffinburger]

@snowatom
I'm in the same situation as you; Just bought the AX-82U as it seemed like a great deal, but need Merlin to unleash its full potential.
For me I just want to disable WAN access for my FTP server, especially considering I cannot seem to find a good way to approve the certificate for the DDNS.
Now I am wondering if I should wait to see if there is a Merlin release in the future, downgrade to the AX3000 or upgrade to the AX-86U.
I am really hoping for the former as the AX-86U costs twice the price here in Japan and cannot bring myself to downgrade, but I just notice there is a new release for other models so I imagine it will be sometime. Heres hoping though!

 

[snowatom]

I was lucky enough to have bought the AX-82U Black Friday. So I sold it with almost no loss. I then bought the AX-86U, and it works great. But I would also think that the AX-82U gets the Merlin treatment. I just couldn’t wait.