[Maylyn's Preview ~ Networking] ASUS RT-AC56U

[ASUS@SG]

Here you go:

Can you advise whether it is normal or the unit is faulty?

Are you using unofficial firmware?

 

[ASUS@SG]

Mine is the same at 80degrees. But it remains stable there. Doesn't go up nor down and the router isnt unstable. So i suppose its ok? Can Asus@SG confirm it's norminal working temperature?

Let me check with HQ.

 

[stiwipl]

Are you using unofficial firmware?

I am using Merlin's latest stable firmware for RT-AC56U, however other users have much lower temperatures on the same firmware.

 

[ASUS@SG]

I am using Merlin's latest stable firmware for RT-AC56U, however other users have much lower temperatures on the same firmware.

Can you try do hard reset to test?

 

[ideatalk]

is it better to look at the AC66U now?

 

[stiwipl]

is it better to look at the AC66U now?

AC56U (newest Asus model) is more powerful than AC66U. You should rather be looking for AC68U (AC66U successor) which is coming out in the next days or weeks.

 

[ASUS@SG]

AC56U (newest Asus model) is more powerful than AC66U. You should rather be looking for AC68U (AC66U successor) which is coming out in the next days or weeks.

RT-AC56U isn't as fast as RT-AC66U.

Processor speed < RT-AC56U win
bandwidth speed< RT-AC66U win
Start up speed < RT-AC56U win
Wireless Coverage < RT-AC66U win
Low power usage < RT-AC56U win
USB 3 x 1 < RT-AC56U win

 

[stiwipl]

Can you try do hard reset to test?

I have just done a hard reset and it is still the same at 80 degrees. Can you guys advise if it is normal or should I arrange for replacement? I just bought AC56U few days ago.

 

[asswor]

I have just done a hard reset and it is still the same at 80 degrees. Can you guys advise if it is normal or should I arrange for replacement? I just bought AC56U few days ago.

I doubt changing another unit would make a difference, i went to challenger to exchange mine to another unit. Same 80 degrees. Gave up and underclocked the cpu until Asus@sg can confirm it is safe to operate at 80

CPU Model ARMv7 Processor rev 0 (v7l) - (Cores: 2)
CPU Frequency 600 MHz
CPU temperature : 53øC

 

[stiwipl]

I doubt changing another unit would make a difference, i went to challenger to exchange mine to another unit. Same 80 degrees. Gave up and underclocked the cpu until Asus@sg can confirm it is safe to operate at 80

Underclocked? But mine is not overclocked. It runs stock 800Mhz.

 

[sqgator]

Underclocked? But mine is not overclocked. It runs stock 800Mhz.

I think he changes clock speed to 600Mhz.

 

[stiwipl]

I think he changes clock speed to 600Mhz.

Ok I see. Let's hope Asus will provide some answer on this high CPU issue in stock routers sold locally.

 

[ASUS@SG]

I doubt changing another unit would make a difference, i went to challenger to exchange mine to another unit. Same 80 degrees. Gave up and underclocked the cpu until Asus@sg can confirm it is safe to operate at 80

CPU Model ARMv7 Processor rev 0 (v7l) - (Cores: 2)
CPU Frequency 600 MHz
CPU temperature : 53øC

Dear all,

Please kindly hold on let me check first

 

[maylyn]

ASUS RT-AC56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.134 ~ 03/09/2003 update

1. Supported both explicit and implicit beamforming to provide better coverage for non 11ac client card.

2. AiCloud 2.0 released

(1) For better video compatibility, windows user need to update VLC to v2.0.8 or later

(2) All new web interface

(3) Support video subtitles (.srt format)

(4) File/ folder can be shared to Facebook (router must have public IP)

(5) Supported mobile version web interface

(6) Supported router to router sync

Please refer to video via:

ASUS AiCloud Router To Router Sync Tutorial - YouTube

3. Supported dual wan

4. Supported Router/ AP/ Repeater/ Media bridge mode

Download link ~> http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AC56U/FW_RT_AC56U_3004374134.zip

 

[maylyn]

Uptime

My ASUS RT-AC56U uptime running since the last Merlin firmware update and testing.

 

[maylyn]

Dual WAN

Dual WAN damn shiok finally get it up and running



Stay tuned for more testing and updates as I'm involved in the COMEX 2013

 

[maylyn]

Repeater Mode

New mode of operation

Repeater mode is supported.

 

[stiwipl]

Dear all,

Please kindly hold on let me check first

Any news on CPU temperature in RT-AC56U?

 

[maylyn]

ASUS AiCloud 2.0

ASUS Aicloud 2.0 is working as intended, more better looking UI, better responsiveness

 

[ASUS@SG]

look great for Ai Cloud 2.0