Unable to install in AX58U

[ferdinandpc]

Hi, i download the last asuswrt-merlin firmware for AX58U and when try to install, it fails. Says that the file is invalid, i downloaded 4 with the same result. I have to do something to install it?

 

[underdose]

Please make sure that the file you've downloaded is for AX58U.

Latest Stable: https://sourceforge.net/projects/asuswrt-merlin/files/RT-AX58U/Release/RT-AX58U_386.3_2.zip/download
Latest Beta: https://sourceforge.net/projects/as...-AX58U/Beta/RT-AX58U_386.4_beta1.zip/download

 

[hervon]

Searching the forums helps sometimes ... This might be your issue:

RT-AX58U & RT-AX58U V2

In the 386.4 Beta1 forum, mention is made that RT-AX58U V2 is not Rmerlin supported. I can't find anything in the snbforums or via Google what the difference between this unit and the RT-AX58U which is Rmerlin supported. Want to know how you identify the difference between the two units? To...

www.snbforums.com

 

[ferdinandpc]

Yes, I check many times and download many times with same result:

Firmware upgrade unsuccessful. This might result from incorrect image or error transmission, please check the model name RT-AX58U and version of firmware from support site and try again.

If try to install the official firmware from asus web it says the same. The router have the version 3.0.0.4.384_8601

Searching the forums helps sometimes ... This might be your issue:

RT-AX58U & RT-AX58U V2

In the 386.4 Beta1 forum, mention is made that RT-AX58U V2 is not Rmerlin supported. I can't find anything in the snbforums or via Google what the difference between this unit and the RT-AX58U which is Rmerlin supported. Want to know how you identify the difference between the two units? To...

www.snbforums.com

I read this and its the version V1 or so it says on the sticker

 

[John Fitzgerald]

Yes, I check many times and download many times with same result:



If try to install the official firmware from asus web it says the same. The router have the version 3.0.0.4.384_8601




I read this and its the version V1 or so it says on the sticker

You need to check the boxes that clear JFFS on reboot and the other reset one:

EDIT: and make sure you hit APPLY on the bottom of the pages.

 

[ferdinandpc]

Thanks, I try it

 

[Tech9]

You need to check the boxes that clear JFFS on reboot and the other reset one:

No such thing in Asuswrt.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

No such thing in Asuswrt.

One or both?

 

[Tech9]

Nothing JFFS related. Restore is there. This router is low on RAM or the firmware jump is too big. I would try older Asuswrt versions first.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

Nothing JFFS related. Restore is there. This router is low on RAM or the firmware jump is too big.

So what should be done?
A Factory Restore followed by a 2nd Flash to Merlin?

I remember it took me more than one try on the first AX58.

The second one that was on stock went smoothly.

 

[Tech9]

Correct model firmware, attempt the last 384 first, the first 386 next, etc. I have one AX58U on stock Asuswrt for tests, may fire it up to investigate.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

Correct model firmware, attempt the last 384 first, the first 386 next, etc. I have one AX58U on stock Asuswrt for tests, may fire it up to investigate.

Maybe try last 384 version then go straight to Merlin and skip 1st 386 (I hate the captcha)


Version 3.0.0.4.384.10177

2020/11/26 68.15 MBytes

ASUS RT-AX58U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.384.10177
- Fix IPTV issues for specific regions.
- Update language support list for specific regions.
- Improve system stability.
- Minor GUI bug fixes.

Please unzip the firmware file first then check the MD5 code.
MD5: a9e6f03e43885b74611534be1676b24a

DOWNLOAD



Version 3.0.0.4.386.41700

2021/01/26 68.86 MBytes

ASUS RT-AX58U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.41700
1. AiMesh 2.0
- System optimization: one click in AiMesh to optimize the topology
- System Ethernet backhaul mode, all nodes will only connect by ethernet, all bands will be released for wireless clients.
- System factory default and reboot.
- Client device reconnect, make the device to offline and online again.
- Client device binding to specific AP.
- Guest WiFi on all Mesh nodes (all node need to upgrade to 3.0.0.4.386 firmware)
- Access nodes USB application.

Connection priority and Ethernet backhaul mode introduction

[AiMesh] What is Ethernet Backhaul Mode/Backhaul Connection Priority in AiMesh System and how to set up in different scenarios? | Official Support | ASUS Global

How to setup ASUS AiMesh or ZenWiFi Mesh Ethernet backhaul under different conditions

[AiMesh] How to set up ASUS AiMesh or ZenWiFi Mesh Ethernet backhaul under different conditions ? (Advanced setup with network switch) | Official Support | ASUS Global

2. New Family interface in ASUS router App.
ASUS Router App for iOS must greater or equal to iOS v1.0.0.5.75
Android version greater or equal to v1.0.0.5.74

3. The unit of the WiFi time scheduler goes to 1 minute.

4. Support IPSec IKE v1 and IKE v2, and you can use the Windows 10 native VPN client program to connect to the router's IPSec VPN server. The Windows 10 new FAQ is in https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1033576

5. 2.4 and 5G on the network map could be configured in the same tab.

6. Captcha for login can be disabled in administration -> system.

7. Printer server port can be disabled on the USB app page.

8. Clients which connect to the guest network can be viewed in the network map -->view list --> interface

9. Fix Let's Encrypt not working properly.

10. Add IPTV supports for specific region.

Please unzip the firmware file first then check the MD5 code.
MD5: 2de02937c17c60d9e75ed9ac576c6f95

DOWNLOAD

 

[Sumsurfguy]

386.3_2 to 386.4_beta2 flashed fine on my AX58U, so if you were trying beta1, beta2 might be worth a try.

 

[Aleksey Popov]

I had the same problems with the new AX58U (firmware 3.0.0.4.384_8601).
I did this: connected the router to the Internet; updated the firmware to the latest via the Internet (not through the downloaded file, but through the "check for updates" button).
After that, I had no problems with the version 386.3_2 from Merlin flashed from the file.

 

[ferdinandpc]

Hi, after a lot of tests, finally I could install the 386.4. To do that I had to force the install the last official firmware with the Rescue Mode. After that I can install any firmware without problems