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kk131
post Sep 26 2021, 05:26 PM

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QUOTE(sgpdsmss @ Sep 26 2021, 04:54 PM)
hi,

currently on 384.8_2 , i wish to update to latest version, 386.3_2
so just click  router page "update now" ?
or need other ways?

does 386.3_2 support mesh?

thanks..
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Merlin FW - you have to download the zip file, unzip and flash the trx file using the web interface (make sure you download the correct FW). If it doesn't flash at first attempt, try rebooting the router and then flash again. After flashing it may take some time before you can access the web interface.
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post Sep 27 2021, 07:22 AM

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QUOTE(sgpdsmss @ Sep 26 2021, 08:54 PM)
can give like for correct fw?
any link can show step by step how to upgrade fw?

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This gives the links https://www.snbforums.com/threads/about-asu...s-routers.7846/

The latest firmware for AC68U https://sourceforge.net/projects/asuswrt-me..._2.zip/download

Download the zip file, unzip, read 'readme - merlin.txt'. These are the flashing instructions:

CODE
Installation
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Simply flash it like any regular update.  You should not need to
reset to factory defaults (see note below for exceptions).
You can revert back to an original Asus firmware at any time just
by flashing a firmware downloaded from Asus's website.

If the firmware upgrade fails, try rebooting your router to free
up sufficient memory, without any USB disk plugged in,
then try flashing it again.

NOTE: resetting to factory default after flashing is
strongly recommended for the following cases:

- Updating from a firmware version that is more than 3 releases older
- Switching from a Tomato/DD-WRT/OpenWRT firmware

If you run into any issue after an upgrade and you haven't done so,
try doing a factory default reset as well.

Always read the changelog, as mandatory resets will be mentionned
there when they are necessary.

In all of these cases, do NOT load a saved copy of your settings!
This would be the same thing as NOT resetting at all, as you will
simply re-enter any invalid setting you wanted to get rid of.  Make
sure to create a new backup of your settings after reconfiguring.


The firmware file is RT-AC68U_386.3_2.trx, in your router web interface - Administration - Firmware Upgrade - Manual Firmware Update: click 'upload' and select the file.
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post Sep 27 2021, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(sgpdsmss @ Sep 27 2021, 01:17 PM)
thank you ....will follow the step to upgrade the firmware...

the chrome web or firefox web better ?

thanks ...
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I've used both without a problem so no recommendation.

You're quite a long way behind on the updates so after flashing, you may want to do a factory reset and configure fresh.
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post Sep 27 2021, 07:38 PM

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QUOTE(sgpdsmss @ Sep 27 2021, 07:13 PM)
yes ..yes ...very long time no follow this already ...
just recently laptop wifi auto disconnect after same times when kids having online google class ..
so wonder upgrade fw will help stability or not ..

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The latest firmware has been really solid on my AC68U.
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post Sep 28 2021, 08:42 AM

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QUOTE(sgpdsmss @ Sep 27 2021, 08:50 PM)
mine bought from china Taobao...was USA version ..
yours is local set ?
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Mine is a TMobile AC-1900 that I converted to an AC68U, bought from Amazon.

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kk131
post Sep 28 2021, 10:40 AM

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QUOTE(sgpdsmss @ Sep 28 2021, 10:10 AM)
great ..my unit same as yours ....

after upgraded to latest fw..will it support mesh?

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I think so although never tested, the other routers I'm using don't support Aimesh.

So you bought a TM-AC1900 that had already been converted to an AC68U?
kk131
post Oct 2 2021, 02:18 PM

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Upgrading to 386. takes some time as the database is updated.

Also refresh your browser (shift - reload)
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post Oct 2 2021, 08:33 PM

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QUOTE(sgpdsmss @ Oct 2 2021, 08:03 PM)
meant no auto reboot after 100% complet uploaded?
after 100% uploaded ..just need to refresh browser many times till it showing latest firmware ? then only restore default?

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It should reboot and show the login page but it may take some time.

After you login again, you may need to refresh the browser cache (shift - reload) to see the correct information.
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post Oct 3 2021, 07:54 AM

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QUOTE(sgpdsmss @ Oct 2 2021, 10:32 PM)
mine no reboot after wait for few mins ..manual reboot still show old fw...

how long should wait for after completed upload ?

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The only problems I've experienced upgrading was a 'Invalid Firmware Upload' that was solved by using a different browser/PC to do the update. I keep up to date with the releases (I'm running the latest alpha firmware ATM), so I don't have experience of big jumps in version - between 384. to 386. there are significant changes.

You could also try the Asus firmware restoration utility to flash https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1000814/
kk131
post Oct 3 2021, 09:31 AM

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QUOTE(sgpdsmss @ Oct 3 2021, 09:14 AM)
are u using win10?
i used win10 pc with lan connected to upload ..


I've successfully update using Vivaldi, Firefox, Chrome on Windows and Linux both ethernet & WiFi. The one time I received the invalid firmware message from the router, I was running Linux.

QUOTE
384 to 386 consider big jump ?
should i 384 to 385 to 386 ?

or 384 to stock 386 then merlin 386 ?


No harm in trying any of these

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fw restoration utility compatible with USA ac68u ?


Yes

btw if you have a USB flash drive plugged into your router, try removing it before flashing.



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