Running Merlin on RT-AX82U

[GNUton]

I'm getting my 82u today and wanted to see some custom firmware options as I was reading about the AIProtection having some major privacy concerns. Was really disappointed to see that it's not supported by Merlin, I think this is a great router and it fit my setup aesthetically a lot better then the 86u plus the price was good on it. Not sure why it doesn't deserve to be supported.

Nice to see that GNUton has taken up the torch on this, how does this firmware compare to Merlin?

Seems I always pick the wrong router for custom firmware. Had (well still do but it's going back) A linksys MR9600, it's got great hardware but Linksys give you bare bones firmware with no features at all plus no CFW support.

AFAIK AiProtection works on Merlin.
My builds are 100% Merlin builds. Where I can I just unleash some extra model-specific features (eg: repeater for DSL routers).

 

[hong88]

I am using DSL-AX5400 with a power rating of 12v 2.5a max at the back
I wonder if i can use the power adaptor for RT-AX82 with 19v, 1.75a?

 

[RMerlin]

I am using DSL-AX5400 with a power rating of 12v 2.5a max at the back
I wonder if i can use the power adaptor for RT-AX82 with 19v, 1.75a?

No, totally different voltage.

 

[Jmat2240]

I have installed gnuton's Merlin and it works great, I'm just curious why the "Merlin Team," hasn't been able to or hasn't built a fw when Gnuton was able to. Thank you Gnuton, I haven't had any issues, it seems to be a full fledged and working Merlin build.

 

[RMerlin]

I have installed gnuton's Merlin and it works great, I'm just curious why the "Merlin Team," hasn't been able to or hasn't built a fw when Gnuton was able to.

Because there is no "Merlin Team", I'm working alone on this entire project, so I don't have the time or resources to support every single model on my own. Which is why I actually worked with Gnuton to put him in touch with Asus so he could cover that model.

 

[Jmat2240]

Oh I see, well awesome work! Truly appreciated!

 

[linkedlist]

Hi, I tried flashing my rt-Ax82u with your builds however, my router will restart and revert to the stock firmware for each of my attempts. Any advice and thanks in advance!

 

[Clark Griswald]

Hi, I tried flashing my rt-Ax82u with your builds however, my router will restart and revert to the stock firmware for each of my attempts. Any advice and thanks in advance!

I don't find a RMerlin fw for your device.
RMerlin Supported Devices

GNUTON Fork
This has a RMerlin Fork for your device

 

[tonyf100]

I don't find a RMerlin fw for your device.
RMerlin Supported Devices

GNUTON Fork
This has a RMerlin Fork for your device

Put this on my router yesterday, running like a dream now. Cheers

 

[Flipmode11]

Hey guys, is there anyway to ascertain if I have v2 or v1 hardware?
The label is so bloody small... And no I'm not old!
Cheers!

EDIT Bleh! "HW VER 1.0"

 

[Tech9]

The label is so bloody small...

Use your phone camera, zoom in.

 

[Flipmode11]

Any idea what these undocumented features affect on the router, practice best practice for utilising?

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Bluetooth Coexistence	Enable / Disable /Pre-emptive
Optimise AMPDU Aggregation	Disable / Enable
OFDMA/802.11ax MU-MIMO	Enable / Disable
Multi-User MIMO	Disable / Enable

Thanks for your time!

 

[Flipmode11]

Use your phone camera, zoom in.

Yes I had setup six routers on the same day for clients, and it was in fact a Mecursys MR90X with the microscopic label. .