Release Version ASUS GT-AXE16000 Firmware 3.0.0.4.388.23012 (2023/04/19)

[DMcD-EMS-USMC]

No release notes available as of this post.

Download here: ASUS GT-AXE16000 Firmware 3.0.0.4.388.23012

 

[MDK]

the release notes:

Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_23012

New features:
- Built-in Surfshark in VPN Fusion allows you to surf the internet anonymously and securely from anywhere by encrypting connections.
Please refer to https://asus.click/SurfsharkVPN

- iPhone/Android USB auto backup WAN allows you to connect your phone to the router’s USB port and use it as an internet source.
Please refer to https://asus.click/AutobackupWAN

- DDNS transfer allows you to transfer your ASUS DDNS hostname from your original router to the new one.
Please refer to https://asus.click/ASUSDDNS

Bug fixes and functionality modifications:
- Resolved the issue with login and password changes.
- Resolved the IPSec VPN connection issues.
- Resolved the Instant Guard connection issues.
- Fixed the AiCloud login issue after unplugging and plugging the HDD into the USB port.
- Fixed the issue where Traffic Analyzer sometimes couldn't record data.
- Fixed the time display issue for the preferred upgrade time in the Auto Firmware Upgrade function.
- Fine-tuned the description for port status.
- Enabled DynDNS and No-IP DDNS to use IPv6.
- Fixed AiMesh preferred AP identification in site survey results.
- Updated timezone list for Greenland, Mexico, and Iran.
- Modified the USB application option text in dual WAN.
- Allowed WireGuard Server clients to access the Samba server.
- Fixed memory leak issue.
- Enabled the failback function when using the iOS/Android USB backup WAN.

Security updates:
- Enabled and supported ECDSA certificates for Let's Encrypt.
- Enhanced protection for credentials.
- Enhanced protection for OTA firmware updates.
- Fixed DoS vulnerabilities in firewall configuration pages.
Thanks to Jinghe Gao's contribution.
- Fixed DoS vulerabilities in httpd.
Thanks to Howard McGreehan.
- Fixed information disclosure vulnerability.
Thanks to Junxu (Hillstone Network Security Research Institute) contribution.
- Fixed CVE-2023-28702 and CVE-2023-28703.
Thanks to Xingyu Xu(@tmotfl) contribution.
- Fixed null pointer dereference vulnerabilities.
Thanks to Chengfeng Ye, Prism Research Group - cse hkust contribution.

 

[aublumberg]

Flashed over 9.0.0.6.102_4856 and resulted in repeated reboots. Did WPS Reset and configured from scratch, so far working fine.

 

[drabisan]

I flashed over 22525 and no issues whatsoever.
I have to add: I don't use it any more than router+wifi. No "AI" features, nor gaming or qos. All that's not needed is disable. So a simple config.

 

[ehajjar]

Still having the same issue with AiMesh, I need to disable the smart connect in order to connect to RT-AX88U

 

[drabisan]

I have the exact setup: router an AXE1600 and an AX88U as node.
And I have no such problems. Sometimes I noticed some client tend to stay a bit too much attached to router instead of moving to the node. But I kinda blame the clients - both are stubborn 2.4 only devices. My phone a Pixel 5 and my laptop are always moving to the strongest signal. I didn't change the smart connect rules - I believe a couple of releases back they were going to default and I never tried to change it since.

 

[ehajjar]

They still with the same bug from the first release on game radar, the AU IP it's not reachable.

Can anyone try to run

ping 103.4.115.248

 

[cc666]

Upgraded from Merlin 388.2, did factory reset, put in all my ip reservations, wireless settings etc.
Running flawlessly.

CC

 

[cc666]

They still with the same bug from the first release on game radar, the AU IP it's not reachable.

View attachment 49465

Can anyone try to run

ping 103.4.115.248

View attachment 49466

Same result as you timeout on all 4 requests. Must be down.

CC

 

[princi]

Hi cc666,

Do you have any update for me on whether more than 2 concurrent VPN sessions are possible with this router & firmware?

WireGuard preferred but I’d also be happy to about OpenVPN sessions.

 

[Blivit]

First post, looking for some help. My searches always bring me here. I have an xt8 setup with the main and 1 node. HW v1. The past 3 firmware versions I have installed all result in the same, after 30 minutes or so the node loses connection, blinking blue light on the front. I can power cycle it and it usually comes back but then repeats the disconnect/blue light again 30 minutes later. I use the app to update these and do nothing more settings wise. No resets or anything, just update and go. The update itself always completes with no issues. I do not change anything in settings, I use all defaults as far as how the units are setup.

The only way to fix it for me is to manually backdate. I always go back to 3.0.0.4.386_49873. This version works without issues, no disconnects, no blinking blue light. Anything after that that I have tried (_22525, _23012 and 1 more that I forget) all do the same thing.

Am I missing something here? Should I be doing something differently when I update? I always wait a few days after a new firmware is released before I try it just in case. In most cases here it seems things are ok.

 

[cc666]

First post, looking for some help. My searches always bring me here. I have an xt8 setup with the main and 1 node. HW v1. The past 3 firmware versions I have installed all result in the same, after 30 minutes or so the node loses connection, blinking blue light on the front. I can power cycle it and it usually comes back but then repeats the disconnect/blue light again 30 minutes later. I use the app to update these and do nothing more settings wise. No resets or anything, just update and go. The update itself always completes with no issues. I do not change anything in settings, I use all defaults as far as how the units are setup.

The only way to fix it for me is to manually backdate. I always go back to 3.0.0.4.386_49873. This version works without issues, no disconnects, no blinking blue light. Anything after that that I have tried (_22525, _23012 and 1 more that I forget) all do the same thing.

Am I missing something here? Should I be doing something differently when I update? I always wait a few days after a new firmware is released before I try it just in case. In most cases here it seems things are ok.

Start with factory rest of ALL units and set up again.

CC

 

[MDK]

what is up with this router, like the GTAX 11000 before it no new firmware with latest stuff, the asus top of line products are allways hard to get latest updates...

 

[Monstercastle]

what is up with this router, like the GTAX 11000 before it no new firmware with latest stuff, the asus top of line products are allways hard to get latest updates...

Agree. Eight months now on last release.

 

[MDK]

Agree. Eight months now on last release.

Yea its the same story with all top of the line routers, the only good thing is that this latest firmware is stable.

 

[Nagy Imre]

asus firmware development has stopped for months. Other types did not receive an update either. Work has completely stopped

 

[RMerlin]

asus firmware development has stopped for months. Other types did not receive an update either. Work has completely stopped

Take a look again, there has been three or four threads posted in these forums over the past 10 days that are new firmware releases just issued by Asus for various models.

 

[d5aqoep]

asus firmware development has stopped for months. Other types did not receive an update either. Work has completely stopped

It seems like they are fixing the 3006.102 and cannot get it to behave stably.

 

[Nagy Imre]

I understand.
Top model not supported. Most expensive model. Sad!

GT-AXE16000 Last: 2023.04.19 3.0.0.4.388.23012
GT-AX11000 Last: 2023.05.31 3.0.0.4.388.23285
RT-AX88U Pro Last: 2023.06.20 3.0.0.6.102_21514
GT-AXE11000 Last: 2023.08.16 3.0.0.4.388_23801
RT-AX86U Pro Last: 2023.11.08 3.0.0.4.388_24198

 

[juswil]

You would think as stated above that the most expensive models would get updates regularly but this isn't the case. Simple Vlan features you think should be stable by now, isn't. I would be leaving ASUS for good. Heading over to Ubiquiti

This router just dropped . https://www.asus.com/networking-iot...utions/asus-expertwifi/asus-expertwifi-ebr63/ and has some nice features that pro users would love to have.

Check out this video :

Interface is nice. Spending top dollars on ASUS products for trash support is not a good look.