[Maylyn - Networking] ASUS RT-AC88U

[renfred89]

a few pages back, someone posted
avertek staff says cannot

they know what is rescue mode right?

so if they say can't i think means cannot

they know their stuff i would assume

to my knowledge, it can be done.

 

[Mecisteus]

my regular restarts due to an unrecognizable device is still continuing, suspected Samsung TV causing (from forums) but no reply from Asus helpdesk. its one of the most popular smart TVs around!

i am starting to believe that this is the worst asus router ever ?

the irony is that asus will probably launch a v2, and leave all the loyal early adopters in a lurch.

AC87 and then AC88. No wonder they are like a series of lemon models.

Just wondering, where is the Asus support staff in this forum? Long time I don't see their post.

Lesson to be learn. Don't be an early adopter.

 

[happinesscuminpairs]

Latest firmware auto off wifi...no wonder lah. Downgrade also no gurantee it will work?
Must bring receipt for exchange?

 

[evildoctor]

Sometimes i think really also depend on luck. Some people may experience a lot of trouble but some people may not. So is see heng or sway but more can be done from asus side.

 

[Medicated Oil]

Latest firmware auto off wifi...no wonder lah. Downgrade also no gurantee it will work?
Must bring receipt for exchange?

Bring your receipt, your router, antennas and power cable for the customer service guys to troubleshoot.

They will try to resolve your issues on the spot.

Give some time allowance for the visit as there may be a long queue of people waiting before you.

 

[localITguy]

Just 2 days after my wifi radio turned off on its own, it happened again. I'll drop Avertek a call to arrange a RMA for this.

downgrade first! and see if it fixes the issue

 

[localITguy]

AC87 and then AC88. No wonder they are like a series of lemon models.

Just wondering, where is the Asus support staff in this forum? Long time I don't see their post.

Lesson to be learn. Don't be an early adopter.

you first time know ASUS?

they don't give 2 ****s.

only sales they care.


they are active, just posted a new RX480 Thread but ignore US..

last and final ASUS Product
f@ck You Asus@SG

ASUS Makes good products but ASUS@SG is cui really. (Not service center) but actual ASUS@SG

Avertek is doing a better job over asus, how ironic~

 

[Mecisteus]

The key lesson is still not to be an early adopter.

I have 3 Asus products at home now. A nearly 5 years old AIO, a 1 year old refurbished laptop and a 1 year old 2nd hand N66 (RMA set) router. All of them are working tip top.

Majority of their products are great but I believe some of their routers are lemon.

PS: I have a 3 years old refurbished tablet too. This one my kids are still using. And I am surprised to its long existence.

 

[happinesscuminpairs]

Bring your receipt, your router, antennas and power cable for the customer service guys to troubleshoot.

They will try to resolve your issues on the spot.

Give some time allowance for the visit as there may be a long queue of people waiting before you.

If boh receipt still can? Bought from M1 don't know where I throw the receipt.

 

[dodongdodong]

If boh receipt still can? Bought from M1 don't know where I throw the receipt.

If you lost the receipt they will use the manufacturing date of the router as start of warranty.

 

[xonix]

If boh receipt still can? Bought from M1 don't know where I throw the receipt.

Bought together with your broadband plan ?
Then follow the date on your contract.

 

[ranvier_90]

Anyone facing the router suddenly become 3 lights lit only?
This keep make my internet down and need restart few times just can connect back.
I occur this issue especially this few days.
Is it firmware issue? My firmware is 3341.

 

[jackycar]

Anyone facing the router suddenly become 3 lights lit only?
This keep make my internet down and need restart few times just can connect back.
I occur this issue especially this few days.
Is it firmware issue? My firmware is 3341.

Use Asus recovery tool downgrade back to 2345

 

[ranvier_90]

Use Asus recovery tool downgrade back to 2345

Thanks for advice. Will try over weekend.

 

[happinesscuminpairs]

Asus replied to downgrade firmware using this link:
https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1005484

Some here says using recovery? So which is the correct way to downgrade the firmware?

 

[Oranger]

Asus replied to downgrade firmware using this link:
https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1005484

Some here says using recovery? So which is the correct way to downgrade the firmware?

That's for 'upgrade'. Recovery is the only way to 'downgrade'. I did mine via the recovery option, wasn't too difficult.

Anyway, IMHO this router sucks. Changed back to my old Asus N66U which at least provides for a stable wifi connectivity across my entire home. There were even times when my device loses wifi connectivity while on AC88U, resulting in unknowingly utilising 4G instead.

 

[maylyn]

Asuswrt-Merlin 380.61 Beta 1 is now available for all supported models.

The main change versus 380.60 beta was the merge of Asus's GPL 380_3831, which should resolve various issues, and add support for the RT-N66U and RT-AC66U missing in the previous beta.

This version is also compatible with the new firmware format used by Asus since 380_3xxx.

The main change since 380.61 alpha 2 was a fix for the b/g protection checkbox that couldn't be disabled if Wireless mode was set to Auto.

EDIT: Also, dropbear was updated to 2016.74, as this version should finally resolve the SSH port forwarding issue introduced by 2015.68.


Downloads are here.
Changelog is here.

Thread disscussion @ ~> http://www.snbforums.com/threads/beta-asuswrt-merlin-380-61-beta-is-now-available.33914/

 

[localITguy]

That's for 'upgrade'. Recovery is the only way to 'downgrade'. I did mine via the recovery option, wasn't too difficult.

Anyway, IMHO this router sucks. Changed back to my old Asus N66U which at least provides for a stable wifi connectivity across my entire home. There were even times when my device loses wifi connectivity while on AC88U, resulting in unknowingly utilising 4G instead.

exactly i agree

 

[ckh98258]

Thread disscussion @ ~> http://www.snbforums.com/threads/beta-asuswrt-merlin-380-61-beta-is-now-available.33914/

So far any RMerlin firmware able to overwrite Firmware version 3.0.0.4.380.3341?

 

[renfred89]

So far any RMerlin firmware able to overwrite Firmware version 3.0.0.4.380.3341?

overwrite? what do u mean?