ZenWiFi XD5 - Firmware

[Tech9]

No Asuswrt-Merlin support for this model.

 

[bennor]

Sorry to revive an old thread, but has there ever been a Merlin firmware that works with the ASUS XD5 ? From the above it is a little vague. TIA

You can find the list of Asus Merlin supported routers here:

About | Asuswrt-Merlin

www.asuswrt-merlin.net

You can find the list of Gnuton fork of Asus-Merlin supported routers here:

GitHub - gnuton/asuswrt-merlin.ng: Extends the support of Merlin firmware to more ASUS routers

Extends the support of Merlin firmware to more ASUS routers - gnuton/asuswrt-merlin.ng

github.com

Neither firmware supports the XD5.

In addition, make note of the following read me first before posting sticky/tacked subforum post that specifically addresses asking if a router will be supported:

[FAQ] READ ME FIRST before posting a question

Model support Q: Will you support the RT-xxxxxx that was just announced? A: See detailed answer in post #3. Q: Will you support router XYZ from this non-Asus manufacturer? A: No. Asuswrt-Merlin only targets Asus-supported models, due to both technical and legal reasons. Q: I'm having...

www.snbforums.com

Q: Will you add support for model XYZ?
A: The decision whether or not to support a new model depend on a long list of factors, which may evolve over time. Right now:

- It needs to be Broadcom-based
- It needs to be widely available (not just in two or three countries)
- It needs to have high-end hardware so I don't have to fight with lack of flash or RAM
- It needs to receive frequent enough GPLs so I won't have to regularly skip it due to the GPL being outdated
- I need to have one
- I need to have the time to try supporting it
- I need to have the motivation to try supporting it

Each new model requires its own dedicated support. That means every time I work on a new firmware release, I have to work on each separate model, and I need GPL releases from Asus for each individual model, and I need to merge each of them separately. So that means if I support 10 different routers, then I need to merge in the content of 10 different GPL releases, and these need to be close enough to one another to still be compatible. The more models I support, the harder this is to accomplish, therefore I am VERY conservative regarding adding any new model.

So don't ask if/when a new model will be supported. I cannot speculate about future model support, and until I have working support for a model, I cannot answer that question.

Try doing an internet search, if you haven't already, to see if there is any other third party firmware for the XD5.

PS: Nothing has changed since the last time you asked if the XD5 was supported by Asus-Merlin firmware almost a month ago.

ASUS XD5 firmware - Merlin compatible?

The new ASUS XD5 mesh system (3 pack) that I just bought for my daughters new condo, is supposed to be Merlin firmware compatible, but I don't see it named in the compatibility list as such. Am I correct in believing that the XD5 is hardware identical to the AX3000 (v1 or v2?) Seems to be from...

www.snbforums.com

 

[Tech9]

other third party firmware for the XD5

None. Stock Asuswrt only and latest from Oct 2023.

 

[Just Plain Dave]

None. Stock Asuswrt only and latest from Oct 2023.

Yes I did look online for third party software to no avail. The Gnuton fork of Asus-Merlin sounded the most promising with a we'll possibly get to it eventually, maybe. So I wait. Weird that ASUS hasn't done an update of the stock firmware yet.

 

[Tech9]

So I wait.

Custom firmware is highly unlikely for this model. Low-end product, perhaps not very popular, slow Asus firmware support.

 

[jerry6]

Where exactly on this page does it say Asus ZenWiFi XD5 runs modified Asuswrt-Merlin firmware??

I don't see Merlin mentioned either mesh but no Merlin

 

[Ripshod]

On the support tab on that page there are links to guides, all relevant to, and mentioning Merlin firmware. I think this may be the root of the confusion.

 

[bennor]

On the support tab on that page there are links to guides, all relevant to, and mentioning Merlin firmware. I think this may be the root of the confusion.

One could also be confused by the VPN router page where a good number are listed as Asus XYZ Merlin FlashRouter but the XD5 is listed as Asus ZenWiFi XD5 Mesh FlashRouter. What ever the reason, Asus-Merlin firmware does not currently support the XD5 at this time.