RT AC-66U B1....same with AC-66U?

Yes. DIR-868L is relatively inexpensive late 2019/early 2020. But recently, the price went up back if you check Lazada or Shopee.

I do not have an Asus AC66U to make any performance comparison.

Nevertheless, I am satisfied the performance of my AiMesh network running since early Jan 2021. My AiMesh node do need to be manually rebooted once awhile. Due to heat since it is located in a place with minimal air flow. My main AiMest router doing fine.

Sorry. I could not be any much help.

Regards.

Step 7: Upload RT-AC66U firmware using Asus CFE Miniweb Server

• After booting, the router IP address is changed back to 192.168.0.1.
• I can only assumed that the router default IP address was inherited from DLink CFE Miniweb Server.
• Change PC IP address back to 192.168.0.3
• On your browser, type 192.168.0.1 and you should see the web page below.



• Next, click on "Restore default NVRAM values" to erase nvram contents.



• Browse for  RT-AC66U_B1_3.0.0.4_385_20630-ged5e4c3.trx firware file



• Click Upload button and let the RT-AC66U firmware be loaded to the router. Please be patient, it will take some time (maybe about 3-5 minutes).
• Finally, you will see the following message. Click Continue link to reboot the router.



• Congratulations you succeeded in migrating your DIR-868L router to Asus AiMesh firmware.
• Don’t forget to set your PC IP address back to automatic.
• You should see welcome page of RT-AC66U B1.



• Now you should be able to do the necessary router configurations. See sample below.



• Good luck with migration to Asus AiMesh. :thumbsup:

• My work is done.

ASUS Router App:

• Recently, I installed the ASUS Router app in my android phone. The app is awesome.
• Similar in comparison to other routers brand such as TP-Link or DLink in terms of functionality but definitely more features and better looking.
• The app will think the converted DIR-868L is a genuine RT-AC66U B1 router.
• A recommended download. 









P/S:
• I saw in the internet people migrating to AsusWrt-Merlin firmware.
• Technically it could be done.
• I don't have any spare DIR-868L router anymore to try this.
• Maybe someone with a spare DIR-868L could have a try and let us know the outcome?

Updated 16th January 2021

Thank you very much for the guide. I have successfully convert my DLINK DIR-868L into Asus RT-AC66U B1.

Now I am looking for any TP-Link or D-Link WiFi 6 Router that can convert to AsusWRT too. Do you have any recommendation?

Managed to convert to using AC68U merlin firmware.

Connected as Access Point but funny thing now is that every time after reboot or power loss, it will startup with WiFi Disabled. Have to manually toggle it on and then it works until next reboot.

Any ideas why?

Having the same problem on both latest stock Asus AC68u and Merlin AC68u firmware too.

Thank you gary_cheah85 for sharing your experience with the Merlin firmware.

Yes. The CPU temperature reading is a useful bonus.

BTW. There is a reboot schedule function in the ASUS RT-AC66U B1 firmware too.

It's under Administration menu. Below is a shapshot for my main router. I set it to reboot at 6:45 AM everyday.



Regards.

This is my current setup. I plan to replace my AP. Since DIR-868L hard to find can i use with any asus router or asus router with aimesh featured?