Upgrading a AC68U.

[Deleted member 22229]

My sister has a AC68U that's running I believe 385.1000 firmware it needs to be updated to the latest. My question. Down time on this router needs to be short can i do a back up of settings and restore to the latest firmware. I know it will need a factory reset. There are no issues with the connection just need the latest security fixes. Any thoughts ?

 

[Tech9]

Not a good idea, may cause even longer downtime. Set up the router manually after firmware upgrade and reset to factory defaults.

 

[Deleted member 22229]

Thanks i figured it may not be a good idea that's why i posted to be sure. It sure would be nice save a ton of time.

 

[Tech9]

With Asuswrt you may try straight update with no reset and hope for the best. With simple configurations it works most of the time.

 

[Deleted member 22229]

With Asuswrt you may try straight update with no reset and hope for the best. With simple configurations it works most of the time.

I doubt that would fly going from 385 to 386 so many changes.

 

[Tech9]

I doubt that would fly going from 385 to 386 so many changes.

I did it few times back and forth 384-386 with AC86U with no ill results. Basic configuration is all the same. Try it first, if it doesn't work you know what to do. It may save you time or extend the upgrade with 5min, not a big deal.

 

[Squall Leonhart]

385 to 386 does not need a reset.