updating to 384.12.1 beta

[royarcher]

I know I have asked this before but I can't find where the answer / help is.I am having trouble unzipping the latest Merlin beta firmware can someone please explain how to do it again .I use a Windows 10 PC.thanks again guys

 

[dave14305]

I know I have asked this before but I can't find where the answer / help is.I am having trouble unzipping the latest Merlin beta firmware can someone please explain how to do it again .I use a Windows 10 PC.thanks again guys

You can double click the zip file, same way as a folder and drag the trx file to another window or your desktop.

 

[royarcher]

You can double click the zip file, same way as a folder and drag the trx file to another window or your desktop.

Thanks for that but the tablet just doesn't seem to want to play fair but I will get there.I hate letting technology get the better of me

 

[dave14305]

Thanks for that but the tablet just doesn't seem to want to play fair but I will get there.I hate letting technology get the better of me

So it’s a Windows 10 tablet? It was a PC before.

 

[royarcher]

So it’s a Windows 10 tablet? It was a PC before.

Ok sorry yes its a tablet.I thought that Windows 10 was the same either on a tablet,PC or laptop? Is there a difference?

 

[QuikSilver]

Ok sorry yes its a tablet.I thought that Windows 10 was the same either on a tablet,PC or laptop? Is there a difference?

Is it a Windows Surface tablet??

 

[royarcher]

Is it a Windows Surface tablet??

Yes it's a surface pro

 

[royarcher]

Is it a Windows Surface tablet??

It's only about 12 months old

 

[royarcher]

Is it a Windows Surface tablet??

I need to go shopping we gave our desktop to our daughter when she spread her wings and fled the nest

 

[royarcher]

Is it a Windows Surface tablet??

The frustrating part is that I managed to do it with the 384.11.2 update.I think I used WinZip to to uncompress the file but the free trial has ended and I won't really use it enough to warrant a purchase.When my better half gets off facebook I'll poke around again and I'll get there in the end.I am positive about that because I'll be buggered if I let technology beat me

 

[QuikSilver]

The frustrating part is that I managed to do it with the 384.11.2 update.I think I used WinZip to to uncompress the file but the free trial has ended and I won't really use it enough to warrant a purchase.When my better half gets off facebook I'll poke around again and I'll get there in the end.I am positive about that because I'll be buggered if I let technology beat me

Pretty sure Windows comes with a native zip application so you shouldn't need winzip. If you prefer one or don't like it you could try winrar.

 

[dosborne]

I know I have asked this before but I can't find where the answer / help is.I am having trouble unzipping the latest Merlin beta firmware can someone please explain how to do it again .I use a Windows 10 PC.thanks again guys

May I be so bold as to state that based on your level of expertise, running a beta of anything may not be in your best interests? When you are struggling with computer basics such as zip files, running software (or in this case firmware) that may introduce issues and instability that can be difficult for seasoned professionals to deal with. Unless there is some specific feature that is absolutely critical, I'd suggest using the last stable release or wait for the next one.

 

[dave14305]

The frustrating part is that I managed to do it with the 384.11.2 update.I think I used WinZip to to uncompress the file but the free trial has ended and I won't really use it enough to warrant a purchase.When my better half gets off facebook I'll poke around again and I'll get there in the end.I am positive about that because I'll be buggered if I let technology beat me

If you can right click (tap?) on the zip file to get the popup menu, there should be an "Extract All..." option which will invoke the native windows unzip function. If you uninstall WinZip, Windows can take "ownership" of zip files again and probably avoid future confusion.

 

[royarcher]

May I be so bold as to state that based on your level of expertise, running a beta of anything may not be in your best interests? When you are struggling with computer basics such as zip files, running software (or in this case firmware) that may introduce issues and instability that can be difficult for seasoned professionals to deal with. Unless there is some specific feature that is absolutely critical, I'd suggest using the last stable release or wait for the next one.

Oh OK I noticed a post from Merlin that 384.12.1 beta was ready and assumed it was stable.So if it still has beta in the title it's for people who are confident within themselves to use and more or less test.Does that make sense? And when it's ready for the general public,and old newbie's like myself, it will read 384.12.1 without the beta in the title.Does that sound right? If so then yes I will wait and practice on unzipping files in the meantime.I don't really have any issues that I thought the download would address I just like tinkering and learning new stuff
Thanks again guys you have all been very patient with this old boy,you all have my respect.Ps I more or less know how to unzip a file but when I get to the unzip part it just doesn't appear on my router page in obviously missing one step but ill get there

 

[royarcher]

If you can right click (tap?) on the zip file to get the popup menu, there should be an "Extract All..." option which will invoke the native windows unzip function. If you uninstall WinZip, Windows can take "ownership" of zip files again and probably avoid future confusion.

I think I will uninstall WinZip and yes it does just get in the way thanks

 

[royarcher]

I think I will uninstall WinZip and yes it does just get in the way thanks

Well after all that simply uninstalling WinZip did the trick but I am going to take"dosborne,s". advise and wait until the next version is available .At least ill be ready this time and I have l learned something new today thanks again guys your help and support has been great

 

[dave14305]

And when it's ready for the general public,and old newbie's like myself, it will read 384.12.1 without the beta in the title.Does that sound right?

Yes, you'll see a post by Merlin with the subject "[Release] Asuswrt-Merlin 384.12 is available". Probably in a couple weeks or so.

I more or less know how to unzip a file but when I get to the unzip part it just doesn't appear on my router page in obviously missing one step but ill get there

Once you've got the .trx file unzipped, go to your router at http://192.168.1.1/Advanced_FirmwareUpgrade_Content.asp and you'll see the New Firmware File section to Browse for the file and upload to the router to trigger the upgrade process when the final 384.12 release is available.

Post back with screenshots if you face difficulties when the time comes.

 

[royarcher]

Yes, you'll see a post by Merlin with the subject "[Release] Asuswrt-Merlin 384.12 is available". Probably in a couple weeks or so.

Once you've got the .trx file unzipped, go to your router at http://192.168.1.1/Advanced_FirmwareUpgrade_Content.asp and you'll see the New Firmware File section to Browse for the file and upload to the router to trigger the upgrade process when the final 384.12 release is available.

Post back with screenshots if you face difficulties when the time comes.

Ok I will but I think I'll be OK from here uninstalling WinZip and using the Windows one instead did the trick but I will take"dosborne,s" advise and wait.I am happy with 384.11.2 so I am not in a rush and will be ready this time so thanks again guys you are all great.Ps I do love tinkering even though it has got me in trouble before I can't help myself

 

[Grisu]

I more or less know how to unzip a file but when I get to the unzip part it just doesn't appear on my router page in obviously missing one step but ill get there

Install 7-zip as universal file archiver on win10, there is nothing better and even free: https://www.7-zip.org/

 

[royarcher]

Ok thanks for the tip