[Maylyn's Preview ~ Networking] ASUS RT-AC68U

[chercm]

Argggggg. Just had starhub maintenance last night.. now reach home router keep rebooting every minute or so. . Turned of hardware accelerator and connection is stable but... my 300mbps connection now reduced to 100 mbps there abouts throughput! !!!

same problem again ?

 

[bkling1]

Really sick of this Asus AC68U. After all the reset, update and reconnection, it still cannot connect into 5Ghz band. I have changed back to my original so called "less superior" Dlink 865L and all back to normal. Can go into 5gHZ and 2.4Ghz without any issue. I do not think is my Asus Z87 Deluxe motherboard issue. Probably it is Asus AC68U and Asus Z87Deluxe hand shake issues.

 

[AnTiLooP]

same problem again ?

Yes mate. I called starhub and gave them a earful. I'm requesting for termination howver have option ib trying in AC68u instead. Disappointed

 

[chercm]

Yes mate. I called starhub and gave them a earful. I'm requesting for termination howver have option ib trying in AC68u instead. Disappointed

write in to diana_lee@starhub.com . i do not think u can terminate if u are on contract basis

 

[AnTiLooP]

I'll be writing in from the office. I'm pretty much wanting to change to AC68u but would also like for starhub resolve the issue. Grrrrr

latest list of impacted users

ani05me
chris4214
humyt
Chercm
AnTiLooP
Delusion84
Phayze
humyt

 

[chunlianghere]

Beta Version 3.0.0.4.374.501

Description ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.501
Fixes:
1. Improved 2.4Ghz speed for handheld devices.
2. Fixed UI issues in OpenVPN manual client settings.
3. Changed VPN client FAQ link.
4. Fixed port forwarding issues in dual WAN, load balanced mode.
5. Fixed dual WAN UI issues.
6. Updated descriptions in VPN server.
7. Fixed issue with VPN client unable to get DNS response.
8. Fine tuned the CTF settings.

IPv6
1. IPv6 now allows LAN stateful auto configuration while DHCP-PD enabled.
2. Fixed DHCPv6 related issues.

Additions:
1. Added RSSI/PSM/SGI/STBC information in wireless log.

File Size: 28,1 MBytes, update: 2013.12.20

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AC68U/FW_RT_AC68U_3004374501.zip

 

[chercm]

I'll be writing in from the office. I'm pretty much wanting to change to AC68u but would also like for starhub resolve the issue. Grrrrr

latest list of impacted users

ani05me
chris4214
humyt
Chercm
AnTiLooP
Delusion84
Phayze
humyt

most importantly is that AC68U did not have the reboot issue and if Asus allows that i will change to AC68U

 

[AnTiLooP]

@Asus, perhaps you can comment to see whether some of us impacted by this problem can swop kit (+ top up difference) ?

we've gone through the starhub route and those guys aint have a #$%#$ clue on what's going on.

 

[chercm]

@Asus, perhaps you can comment to see whether some of us impacted by this problem can swop kit (+ top up difference) ?

we've gone through the starhub route and those guys aint have a #$%#$ clue on what's going on.

nightmares !!!!

 

[AnTiLooP]

Like to find out if any one at all having problems with AC68u on the below setup -

ISP : STarhub
connection type : Direct ONT, non-spoof
Plan 100-300mbps
Hardware Acceleration: Enabled

thanks

 

[chercm]

Like to find out if any one at all having problems with AC68u on the below setup -

ISP : STarhub
connection type : Direct ONT, non-spoof
Plan 100-300mbps
Hardware Acceleration: Enabled

thanks

interested to know this too .

Maylyn or Asus@SG , can we exchange the Asus AC68U?

 

[maylyn]

Beta Version 3.0.0.4.374.501

Description ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.501
Fixes:
1. Improved 2.4Ghz speed for handheld devices.
2. Fixed UI issues in OpenVPN manual client settings.
3. Changed VPN client FAQ link.
4. Fixed port forwarding issues in dual WAN, load balanced mode.
5. Fixed dual WAN UI issues.
6. Updated descriptions in VPN server.
7. Fixed issue with VPN client unable to get DNS response.
8. Fine tuned the CTF settings.

IPv6
1. IPv6 now allows LAN stateful auto configuration while DHCP-PD enabled.
2. Fixed DHCPv6 related issues.

Additions:
1. Added RSSI/PSM/SGI/STBC information in wireless log.

File Size: 28,1 MBytes, update: 2013.12.20

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AC68U/FW_RT_AC68U_3004374501.zip

Thanks for the update

 

[AnTiLooP]

Maylyn/asus/Cher,

I've ran out of patience and think neither starhub or asus can resolve the problem so guess what, in anger purchased a ac68u.

I'm going to use this as my main router then link the ac66u as a media bridge to my ssynology nas. At least I don't feel so bad for making the darn 66u a retard and rather putting it to good use.

May I ask what's the latest firmware for this router and if the beta is any good ? Or should I go merlin ?

 

[maylyn]

ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.501 ~ updated ~ 20/12/2013

Fixes:

1. Improved 2.4Ghz speed for handheld devices.
2. Fixed UI issues in OpenVPN manual client settings.
3. Changed VPN client FAQ link.
4. Fixed port forwarding issues in dual WAN, load balanced mode.
5. Fixed dual WAN UI issues.
6. Updated descriptions in VPN server.
7. Fixed issue with VPN client unable to get DNS response.
8. Fine tuned the CTF settings.

IPv6

1. IPv6 now allows LAN stateful auto configuration while DHCP-PD enabled.
2. Fixed DHCPv6 related issues.

Additions:

1. Added RSSI/PSM/SGI/STBC information in wireless log.

File Size: 28,1 MBytes, update: 2013.12.20

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AC68U/FW_RT_AC68U_3004374501.zip

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With the introduction of the newer _5XX firmware, there are significant changes to the way Broadcom CTF aka hardware acceleration works, there are 2 levels now and ASUS have renamed it to NAT acceleration.



As for what are the differences between level 1 and 2, I will post more when i have the details.

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Test Results as shows

Wired

Nothing new, the ASUS RT-AC68U is not even wavering a bit



2.4GHz

Very acceptable results on 2.4GHz 40MHz (channel bonding) on 600Mbps Broadcom Turbo QAM, if one is looking carefully, the ping is slightly erratic due to our ever congested 2.4GHz environment.



5GHz

Near perfect > 300Mbps Speedtest on 5GHz 80MHz (AC) on 1300Mbps with latency under 10ms continuously under heavy loads, I'm impressed Beat that ^^ A lot of hard work is done behind the scenes. If again one is looking on my screenshots more carefully? is something up?

 

[AnTiLooP]

Thanks. I'll just use this then. Cheers

 

[chercm]

will the fine tuned CTF settings going to be applied to the AC66u too ?

ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.501 ~ updated ~ 20/12/2013

Fixes:

1. Improved 2.4Ghz speed for handheld devices.
2. Fixed UI issues in OpenVPN manual client settings.
3. Changed VPN client FAQ link.
4. Fixed port forwarding issues in dual WAN, load balanced mode.
5. Fixed dual WAN UI issues.
6. Updated descriptions in VPN server.
7. Fixed issue with VPN client unable to get DNS response.
8. Fine tuned the CTF settings.

IPv6

1. IPv6 now allows LAN stateful auto configuration while DHCP-PD enabled.
2. Fixed DHCPv6 related issues.

Additions:

1. Added RSSI/PSM/SGI/STBC information in wireless log.

File Size: 28,1 MBytes, update: 2013.12.20

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-AC68U/FW_RT_AC68U_3004374501.zip

With the introduction of the newer _5XX firmware, there are significant changes to the way Broadcom CTF aka hardware acceleration works, there are 2 levels now and ASUS have renamed it to NAT acceleration.



As for what are the differences between level 1 and 2, I will post more when i have the details.

Test Results as shows

Wired

Nothing new, the ASUS RT-AC68U is not even wavering a bit



2.4GHz

Very acceptable results on 2.4GHz 40MHz (channel bonding) on 600Mbps Broadcom Turbo QAM, if one is looking carefully, the ping is slightly erratic due to our ever congested 2.4GHz
environment.



5GHz

Near perfect > 300Mbps Speedtest on 5GHz 80MHz (AC) on 1300Mbps with latency under 10ms continuously , I'm impressive A lot of hard work is done behind the scenes. If again one is looking on my screenshots more carefully? is something up?

 

[maylyn]

Maylyn/asus/Cher,

I've ran out of patience and think neither starhub or asus can resolve the problem so guess what, in anger purchased a ac68u.

I'm going to use this as my main router then link the ac66u as a media bridge to my ssynology nas. At least I don't feel so bad for making the darn 66u a retard and rather putting it to good use.

May I ask what's the latest firmware for this router and if the beta is any good ? Or should I go merlin ?

Hi AnTiLooP

You can do ahead and try out the ASUS beta 3.0.0.4.374_501 firmware or Merlin's 3.0.0.4.374.35.4 firmware and see what is working well for your setup.

Do note the ASUS _501 is based on the newer Broadcom SDK as compare to Merlin's latest which is based on one version older.

Thanks. I'll just use this then. Cheers

I have PM you. Do update your usage accordingly

 

[maylyn]

will the fine tuned CTF settings going to be applied to the AC66u too ?

ASUS TW will eventually implement 2 levels of CTF settings for their Broadcom based routers i think but there is no time line for this i'm afraid.

The Broadcom SDK in used for ASUS RT-AC68/AC-56 are different for ASUS RT-N66/AC66U (ARM Cortex A9 CPU vs MIPS CPU) + ASUS current priorities are to bugfix, performance tuning/enchancements for ASUS RT-AC68U and ASUS RT-AC56U.

 

[AnTiLooP]

Will do. Thanks for your support.

 

[AnTiLooP]

ASUS TW will eventually implement 2 levels of CTF settings for their Broadcom based routers i think but there is no time line for this i'm afraid.

The Broadcom SDK in used for ASUS RT-AC68/AC-56 are different for ASUS RT-N66/AC66 (ARM Cortex A9 CPU vs MIPS CPU) + ASUS current priority to bugfix, performance tuning/enchancements for ASUS RT-AC68U and ASUS RT-AC56U.

Care to enlighten what's the difference between l1 and l2 Nat acc levels?