QUOTE(gin&tonic @ Aug 24 2015, 07:50 AM)
Do we need to update to latest firmware for RT-N12HP? Shud I? .
Hi gin&tonic,
Most of the time updating the firmware will fix the bug found on the router, some even added new feature.
As you can see the latest firmware for the RT-N12HP_B1 version 3.0.0.4.378.7449 fixed quite some bugs
http://www.asus.com/Networking/RTN12HP_B1/HelpDesk_Download/ASUS RT-N12HP_B1 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.7449
- Release Note -
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Please note] This version changed the login authentication method. Please unplug the hard drive before updating firmware.
After firmware updated, please press the reset button more than five seconds to reset the router to avoid some compatibility issues.
Security fixes
- Enhanced the login authentication strength and fixed brelated issues.
- Forced administrator to change the default password "admin" in internet setup wizard.
- Added protection mechanism for GUI login brute-force attack for login username and password.
- Administrator can assign a specified IP to login GUI in Administration > System > "Allow only specified IP.
- Fixed CSRF and XSS vulnerability when router is in default status.
- Fixed infosvr security issue.
New feature
- 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
- Added stateful server in IPv6
Bug fixes
- Fixed the NAT loopback issue when connecting to LAN FTP server.
- Fixed lease time and lease expires time
- Fixed Ethernet connection fail in IPv6 when WAN hwaddr is cloned.
- Fixed allowed and blocked incoming icmp firewall rules.
- Fixed dnsmasq buffer overflow issue.
- Fixed login issue when router’s IP is 10.x.x.x
- Fixed parental control-> time scheduling related issue.
- Fixed network tool related issues.
- Fixed mac clone issue.
- Modified QIS welcome page
MD5: d027fb921c1fa8181a5e9029c21b5ede
Thank you
This post has been edited by ASUSmy: Aug 24 2015, 10:54 AM