[Official Thread] ASUS RT-AC56S

[chocoblitz]

Hi, I got the ASUS AC-56S router from M1 and hardware wise it seems to be the same as the 56U.

So what's the difference and can I install the same latest AC56U firmware to my AC56S?

Thanks!

 

[ASUS@SG]

Hi chocoblitz,

This is a special model that is exclusive for M1. We have yet to test it out because it just came in for PC Show. But accordingly to our specs, they are the same.

I recommend you to use the default firmware for RT-AC56S since it is our newest batch with the latest firmware. There will not be a need to update the firmware for now.

Thanks!

 

[Techno Pride]

hi,

the box sticker for AC56S says

HW version A1
FW Ver 3.0.0.4.374_4561

It's not the latest firmware, as Asus site already states version 3.0.0.374.5656 for AC56U.

 

[Techno Pride]

Hi,

just did another check. They're not the same. The AC56S has half the CPU and half the RAM.

 

[ASUS@SG]

Hi,

just did another check. They're not the same. The AC56S has half the CPU and half the RAM.

Dear Techno Pride,

RT-AC56S is a special router design to optimize for M1 Fibre broadband.

RT-AC56U and RT-AC56S is different models and you can't update AC56S firmware to AC56U.

Best regard,
JK

 

[qwer71]

Does this mean it wil not work with starhub broadband or fibre ?

 

[csc12345678]

Dear Techno Pride,

RT-AC56S is a special router design to optimize for M1 Fibre broadband.

RT-AC56U and RT-AC56S is different models and you can't update AC56S firmware to AC56U.

Best regard,
JK

Could pls share what are the optimisations?

 

[ASUS@SG]

Does this mean it wil not work with starhub broadband or fibre ?

Hello Qwer71,

RT-AC56S will work on Starhub, M1 and Singtel.

Best regard,
JK

 

[Techno Pride]

Could pls share what are the optimisations?

cost optimizations.

using a different motherboards, half the cpu and half the ram of retail ac56u.

 

[csc12345678]

cost optimizations.

using a different motherboards, half the cpu and half the ram of retail ac56u.

ASUS says "optimize for M1 Fibre broadband." so should be something better for M1 purpose, right ?

 

[shadow84]

ASUS says "optimize for M1 Fibre broadband." so should be something better for M1 purpose, right ?

That is their marketing and u fell for it. If M1 backend fails or shut down, no matter how optimised your router is for M1, u will get crappy internet service.

So, the majority of ur internet will depend on M1 backend.

 

[ov2rey]

That is their marketing and u fell for it. If M1 backend fails or shut down, no matter how optimised your router is for M1, u will get crappy internet service.

So, the majority of ur internet will depend on M1 backend.

No matter how good is your MSI motherboard, when Singapore Power (SP) shut down and your computer can't power up.

 

[Just Me]

Hello Qwer71,

RT-AC56S will work on Starhub, M1 and Singtel.

Best regard,
JK

Does the AC56S work with MR ISP?

 

[ASUS@SG]

Does the AC56S work with MR ISP?

Dear Just Me,

Yes, Myrepublic will work on RT-AC56S.

Best regard,
JK

 

[AhKar]

the english manual for AC56S is not available Asus website, only has QSG. Where can it be download. Tks.

 

[ASUS@SG]

the english manual for AC56S is not available Asus website, only has QSG. Where can it be download. Tks.

Dear AhKar,

What kind of setup do you need guide with?

Best regard,
JK

 

[ASUS@SG]

RT-AC56S Firmware 3.0.0.4.376.2805 release note
Bug fixed:
1. Fixed wireless network unstable issue when there are over 50 clients in MAC filer list.
2. Fixed OpenVPN UI issue. OpenVPN client shows disconnect but it still connect to VPN server.
3. Fixed the NTP sync error issue when manually assign the NTP server.
4. Fixed AiCloud compatibility issue when using IE11.
5. Fixed AiCloud UI issue when generating file share link.

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AC56S/FW_RT_AC56S_30043762805.zip

 

[AhKar]

Nothing in particular, would like to have the english manual for reference. It is not available? Does the AC56U manual cover about 90% of the AC56S? Tks.

 

[ASUS@SG]

Nothing in particular, would like to have the english manual for reference. It is not available? Does the AC56U manual cover about 90% of the AC56S? Tks.

Dear AhKar,

RT-AC56S should have English manual book inside the box.

Please drop me your Home address and ATT to.

Meanwhile i have done a setup guide and VPN guide for you.

Router setup guide:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m6cj73yrn8arhzo/ASUS Router Setup Guide-1.docx?dl=0

VPN setup guide:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fdnnxr7r5wn7s3j/ASUS Router setup VPN guide.pptx?dl=0

Please let me know if you have other enquiry, feel free to contact me.

Thank you for your support.

Best regard,
JK

 

[jming_sg]

Hi Asus@sg,

Does ac56s support ddwrt firmware, please?

Thanks in advance!