What firmware is the best for RT-N13U B1?

RT-N13U.RB_2025F or RT-N13U.RB_9.1.2.5I

Thank you.

This post has been edited by kaisam: Aug 18 2012, 01:17 PM

Thought the beta driver is for Russian only?
Thanks
Is DD WRT or Tomato supported?

Russian version is 7.5.1.93, not same.

DD-WRT or Open WRT support.

Tomato can't support.

Thank you.

This post has been edited by kaisam: Aug 18 2012, 01:36 PM

If flash DD-WRT download master still can use?

Nope.
The ASUS Download Master only works on stock firmware

See below if you want to flash RT-N13U-B1 to dd-wrt, complete with Optware+Transmission => then you can torrent gao-gao

The above is my setup to use the RT-N13U-B1 as standalone downloader only, I don't use it for RG (router gateway).

RT-N13U-B1 uses the same chip like the DIR-615 & WHR-G300N, but it has double the ram size.
If you want to setup as RG with PPPoE vlan2.500, you may refer to this:
http://klseet.com/index.php/dd-wrt-for-uni...tagging-example


This post has been edited by klseet: Aug 18 2012, 02:08 PM

Wah, read past few pages, seem to see lots of N13 users have big problem with stock firmware ....

I remembered around end of last year I received quite some emails & PMs on the N13 stock firmware, so I did some testings, my last 2 testings (on my HG850a) was:
FW8.22.2.3
FW2.0.2.5g

Generally I'll test at least 2~5 days, but I did not encounter such frequent daily dc/hang situation.
After that I don't really test or play with the N13 anymore.

I remember normally this is how I flash & setup the N13 stock firmware:
- only connect 1 cable to N13's LANport, NO wifi NO WAN connection
- Restore Factory default both before & after flashing
- always use Firmware Restoration procedure (I do notice the N13 will become unstable later if flashing too frequently using webgui)
- always setup manually, never use the CD or wizard
- on WAN setup, ensure to disable the UPnP
- on LAN setup, change the default IP (say to 192.168.0.1)
- on DHCP, put smaller range (say 192.168.0.101~199), ALWAYS enter the Default Gateway IP (say 192.168.0.1)

On WiFi:
- use Auto mode
- diable the WPS
- enter a channel number (eg, 6 or 11)
- use 20Mhz only
- use auto WPA/WPA2 with TKIP+AES
- don't use TX-burst
(Important: once setup the wifi, try not to mess around or even visit the webgui page again)

On the QoS/EzQoS: DON'T use it! DON'T even touch it or visit the QoS webgui page!!!!

Except for the ASUSWRT, I noticed most stock ASUS (the one with green colour & the rather annoying small doctor) the QoS just won't work properly, it can cause the router to become unstable or become kuku ....

And once the setup is done, except going to the use PortFoward, try not to login the webgui too often.

So this is generally how I setup the N13 up to those last few FW mentioned earlier. In fact this is 1 of the toys which I've tested quite a lot of FWs & feedback to ASUS engineer team. I'm not sure what's the latest development as I have already flashed my N13 to dd-wrt with Transmission as download device only.

Oh btw, just to clarify, I DON'T work for or represent ASUS, those testings I've done is genuine result with print-screen, I have no intention to hide anything here, so please be gentle with me ya!

Anywhere, I'll try to find some time and might test the latest N13 FW later ....

Meanwhile, for those who have problem with the N13 may consider the dd-wrt option which I've posted above.


To ASUS team or representatives who are reading this, seeing so many complaints here and potential RG market, honestly I would suggest ASUS Malaysia to seriously consider applying dedicated UniFi/Maxis/P1 (or any up-coming) lines to test those routers thoroughly on varous providers/equipments/vlans.

I believe this is the least a reputable & responsible manufacturer can do to maintain it's reputation continously.


Everyone have a nice weekend and enjoy the up-coming Hari Raya holiday, cheers !

Waaa lannnnnn eh!!!! Sooooo many pantang larangs just to flash 1 shitty router.. Really not worth the hassle... Next thing we r told to see if got anak bulan n all the planets in our solar system must align thn only can flash... Must i wear my undies inside out just to buang suay? 1 word - POOOOODAH!!!!!

Nvr hv i come across soooo many precautions whn it comes to flashing anything.. EPIC fail...

Seriously y give us soooo many options/features in the router whn it gonna make it unstable?? Think abt it? Dont use QOS dont even open it... Dont use 40mhz.. Disable WPS.. Dont do use this/tat.. Disable this/tat..
3 words... WTF????!!!

'nuff said.

Thnks anyway Klseet.. Appreciate it.

This post has been edited by zapster: Aug 18 2012, 08:56 PM

All products does have bugs but to the extend of operation couple of days then hang. If compare to Dlink DIR-615, it does not hang, the only issues are the wireless coverage and if the router stress out (non stop doing torrent for weeks) it will reboot and recover the connection. Asus router when hang it need to physical power off/on. So DLink or Asus Better?


Me too, we recommend friends or customers to use TPlink.

Wow!!! l thought the higher end ASUS router does not have problems.

Since DD-WRT works fine on the RT13-U, this prove that nothing wrong the hardware design, it just the shit head ASUS engineers are not qualify as a programmers. The ASUS Top Management should retire the entire team.

l intended to purchase ASUS Padphone sometime back. At this very moment l have kiss them goodbye.

Non of the released firmware (ASUS) are stable on RT-N13U excerpt DD-WRT (Without IPTV).

But klseet's review looks just fine?
I'm using 2.0.2.5 btw..
I'm only using 1Mpbs Streamyx so don't have IPTV
How to insert magnet links on Download Master btw?

Hi,

Thanks for being a rep. However, i did not pay for this product to have this kind of troubleshooting and giving me custom firmwares specifically for me. Since there are just too many people with this issue, why not ASUS start treating this issue with high priority and get it resolved instead? If the product is a failure, replace a new product for us. I dont mind paying the difference for it! Cause even if i sell this router, no one is gonna buy it. Hence the reason why it is stocked up high in every IT outlet cause its not selling at all.

This is a complete waste of money. Is ASUS that ignorant to its consumers?

This post has been edited by vickyrao: Aug 20 2012, 05:13 PM

zzz I just bought this router

better go return it immediately and change to TPLink. Or high end Asus such at 56u or 66u. but its gonna cost alot more. cheaper and stable solution is TPlink.

Can replace one meh?
That shop is mainly sell Asus one so no TP Link
TP Link got one modem router only less than RM100

then topup budget and get n16 or n56 or if can n66..



i just ditched the stupid ASUS RT-N13 router and bought the RT-N66U for RM570... damn... but this one surely did fixed my problems! im so gonna create a public complain against ASUS and im gonna be needing everyones complain!

RM570!!!!
What problems did you encounter with RT-N13?

vickyrao, RT-N66U for RM570. That is a good deal.

Latest firmware :
2012.08.15
ASUS RT-N66U B1 Firmware Version 3.0.0.3.178

http://support.asus.com/Download.aspx?SLan....B1%29&p=11&s=2

no doubt its pricey but worth every cent! N13 always hang. few times a day and ping spikes when playing online games. when router hangs, need to off and on.

yea im already using the latest firmware. downloaded and installed as soon as i got it. and i followed klseet's guide on the tweaking and im having fun with it now.

rm570 was paid using card but cash could be cheaper. got this from c-zone. awesome price.

RM570 is really too expensive for me..
Guess I'll buy the TP-Link TD-W8961ND

Vicky, you have so much money. Spend us for a meal better. What for give to those ASUS fellows. Never treat us as customers properly. Treat us like Junk. Some more as us to do the test work for them. Unify line also cant afford to get one for the testing.