[Maylyn's Review] ASUS RT-AC87U

[thiamhui]

Cost S$10 more…

 

[thiamhui]

ASUS RT-AC87U Firmware Beta Version 3.0.0.4.378.7369
http://www.asus.com/sg/Networking/RTAC87U/HelpDesk_Download/
- Release Note -

[For Japan Only]
Security fixes
- Fixed CSRF and XSS vulnerability when router is in default status (user does not set the router yet)
- Fixed 5G WPS pin code related issue

New features
- Added client list view button on network map and help administrator easily monitor all client connection status.
- Added the question feedback in Administration -> Feedback
- Added new DDNS provider www.oray.com

Bug fixes
- Fixed login issue when router’s IP is 10.x.x.x
- Fixed parental control-> time scheduling related issue.
- Fixed adaptive QoS device priority label dragging issue.
- Fixed network tool related issues.
- Fixed USB HDD issue when using time machine.
- Improved media server response time when new file added.
- Fixed network map UI issue when selected French.
- Added stateful server in IPv6
- Fixed the saving issue in OpenVPN server -> content modification of keys & certification.
- Fixed WAN led issue when dual wan enabled.
- Changed 5GHz driver to improved connected issue.
- Fixed GUI related issues

MD5: b7cff944c20c8575063244ab119af5a7

 

[sheringam]

The new 7177 works pretty well to be honest. 4th day and no d/c. Beamforming deactivated.

Let's hope it maintains this way from now.

how's the range with beamforming deactivated?

 

[GoDSLaYeR]

No noticeable difference.

Actually its more like I can't recall the last time I use beamforming properly with this router.

 

[sentinelvdx]

Hi,

Just FYI, firmware _7369 Beta is out

http://www.asus.com/Networking/RTAC87U/HelpDesk_Download/

 

[ankhazam]

Hi,

Just FYI, firmware _7369 Beta is out

http://www.asus.com/Networking/RTAC87U/HelpDesk_Download/

as the 7117 one...

 

[ASUS@SG]

Dear all,

I will release another beta firmware soon.

Best regard,
JK

 

[thiamhui]

Dear all,

I will release another beta firmware soon.

Best regard,
JK

Cool… Cos the 7369 got error in updating the AiProtection Signature…

Btw, with new SDK?

 

[ASUS@SG]

Cool… Cos the 7369 got error in updating the AiProtection Signature…

Btw, with new SDK?

Dear Thiamhui,

Still same SDK

Best regard,
JK

 

[ASUS@SG]

Dear all,

RT-AC87U_3.0.0.4_378_7411- Unofficial beta

Download: http://goo.gl/3q8WZb

New: bandwidth limiter for QoS feature
Update: dpi engine RC29
Update: Ai Protection signature into 1.058
Update: odhcp6c v1.1-27-g0245257
Fix: Dual-Wan load-balance works abnormal
Fix: mac clone works abnormal
Fix: WiFi button to enable wireless signal, wireless 5G cannot connect
Fix: WPS disabled Unable to connect the wireless 5GHz
Fix: AiProtection executive Router Security Scan cannot connect the wireless 5G

Best regard,
JK

 

[WhiteHunter]

i got problem getting dlink dwa-182 to connect to AC87U after update to latest firmware. it connect then after a while disconnect and i couldn't connect it.

any advise on how to solve this?

 

[ASUS@SG]

i got problem getting dlink dwa-182 to connect to AC87U after update to latest firmware. it connect then after a while disconnect and i couldn't connect it.

any advise on how to solve this?

Dear WhiteHunter,

Try press forget network and reconnect the router again...

Best regard,
JK

 

[donniesan]

Hi JK,

Do i need to do a hard reset for the latest beta firmware by pressing the button located at the back of the unit?
Can i just do a factory reset at the UI?

Pls advice.

Thanks

 

[sentinelvdx]

Dear all,

RT-AC87U_3.0.0.4_378_7411- Unofficial beta

Download: http://goo.gl/3q8WZb

New: bandwidth limiter for QoS feature
Update: dpi engine RC29
Update: Ai Protection signature into 1.058
Update: odhcp6c v1.1-27-g0245257
Fix: Dual-Wan load-balance works abnormal
Fix: mac clone works abnormal
Fix: WiFi button to enable wireless signal, wireless 5G cannot connect
Fix: WPS disabled Unable to connect the wireless 5GHz
Fix: AiProtection executive Router Security Scan cannot connect the wireless 5G

Best regard,
JK

Should we still keep beamforming off on 2.4/5G?

 

[thiamhui]

Should we still keep beamforming off on 2.4/5G?

I got no issue with beamforming. Maybe you can give it a try.


Hi JK,
I think there's some issue with the IPv6.
After disabling it, my laptop don't have this lag on WAN.


My settings are :-
Singtel IPv6
Connection type : Tunnel 6rd
DHCP Option : Disable
IPv6 Prefix : 2400:d803::
IPv6 Prefix Length : 32
IPv4 Border Router : 202.166.127.6
IPv4 Router Mask Length : 0
Tunnel MTU : 0
Tunnel TTL : 255
IPv6 DNS Server 1 : 2400:d800::1
IPv6 DNS Server 2 : 2400:d800::2
IPv6 DNS Server 3 : 2001:4860:4860::8888
Enable Router Advertisement : Enable

 

[ASUS@SG]

I got no issue with beamforming. Maybe you can give it a try.


Hi JK,
I think there's some issue with the IPv6.
After disabling it, my laptop don't have this lag on WAN.


My settings are :-
Singtel IPv6
Connection type : Tunnel 6rd
DHCP Option : Disable
IPv6 Prefix : 2400:d803::
IPv6 Prefix Length : 32
IPv4 Border Router : 202.166.127.6
IPv4 Router Mask Length : 0
Tunnel MTU : 0
Tunnel TTL : 255
IPv6 DNS Server 1 : 2400:d800::1
IPv6 DNS Server 2 : 2400:d800::2
IPv6 DNS Server 3 : 2001:4860:4860::8888
Enable Router Advertisement : Enable

Dear Thiamhui,

You mean enable Ipv6 and you get lag?

Besst regard,
JK

 

[thiamhui]

Dear Thiamhui,

You mean enable Ipv6 and you get lag?

Besst regard,
JK

Yes. Occasionally WAN connection will just stall. It will take around 1-2 mins to recover by itself.

But during that period, I can still access LAN and other devices can still access WAN.

Previously I tot was 5GHz issue. Recently I'm using Ethernet connection instead of WiFi…

 

[ASUS@SG]

Yes. Occasionally WAN connection will just stall. It will take around 1-2 mins to recover by itself.

But during that period, I can still access LAN and other devices can still access WAN.

Previously I tot was 5GHz issue. Recently I'm using Ethernet connection instead of WiFi…

Dear thiamhui,

Did you try reboot your router and test again?

Best regard,
JK

 

[virusu]

issues

I bought this router a few days ago and i gave up on 5 ghz network because it was lagging and disconnecting (fw 3.0.0.4.378.5134)

In hope to solve the 5 ghz issue i updated fw to RT-AC87U_3.0.0.4_378_7411- Unofficial beta, i am just beginning testing the 5 ghz network (iphone 6) and seems to work fine so far, but the internet speed on cable seems to have decreased . I was getting around 900 mbps with old fw now i get around 665 mbps. I power cycled the router and same result. I made sure to close everything and have 0 % cpu usage. Test conducted in chrome.

I can't attach proof because i am new.

Is there a fw that works well for 5 ghz wifi and cable throughput ?

 

[dfran1]

I got most of the beam forming thing worked out, at least it worked for the past 3 Asus beta's
(the only problem is keeping it working for over 24hours at the moment without a reboot)

This is the way I have to flash or 5GHz beam forming will fail within 2 hours (if flashed normally or any other way) and who knows what else does not work right, it might be something for others to try if they can't get things to work.

1. Download latest flash (this case 7411).

2. Flash 7411 through the web GUI, (Wait ~3 minutes or more for 2.4GHz and 5GHz light to light up).

3. Put RT-AC87U in the recovery mode by following these steps:
- turn off the router
- While pressing the "WPS" button at back; turn on the router and keep holding this button for 5 seconds after the router is on and then leave it.
- Quickly press the "RESET" button at back and keep pressing till the power blue led starting blinking slowly.

4. You may not need this step. Change your LAN or WiFi adapter in Windows to a static IP 192.168.1.2 and Gateway 192.168.1.1 if not identified.

5. Go to your browser and navigate to 192.168.1.1 (unless you change it)

6. You should be in the recovery firmware page.
- Press the clear (or reset, I forgot what it says) Nvram button like 5 times giving 10 seconds in-between
- Browse the firmware you downloaded (7411) and press upload button.

7. You should wait and do not turn the router off till it restarts itself automatically. The page could looks hanged but it take a minute or less to finish the upload and then wait till the page says "Firmware update is successful completed". There is a percentage level bar at bottom-left of the web page. (Wait ~3 minutes or more for 2.4GHz and 5GHz light to light up)

8. Skip the setup menu (as best as you can)

9. Flash AGAIN 7411 through the web GUI, (Wait ~3 minutes or more for 2.4GHz and 5GHz light to light up).

10.Skip the setup menu (as best as you can).

11.Reset to factory defaults in the web GUI (Wait ~3 minutes or more for 2.4GHz and 5GHz light to light up).

12.Configure from scratch (like a new unit)

!!!Cheers all!!!