Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 20:33 Post subject: Which firmware is stable for a RT-AC68U?
Yes, I've done my fair share of reading on this already and I read that I DO NOT want to use a version from the database. So I see here that there are pages of betas and I have no idea which version to use that would be most stable for my RT-AC68U. This is the T-Mobile hotspot version and it's already flashed with ASUS Merlin when I bought it on eBay.
I used to roll DD-WRT back then on a very reliable Linksys WRT54GL. It still runs to this day believe it or not.
I'm thinking that because the router is already flashed with ASUS Merlin, I don't need to flash with a trx version first, just go straight bin?
I see the 30-30-30 rule has changed since I did this long ago. I read about using the WPS button.
My primary goal here is to have better VLAN capability to throw all of my IoT crap into its own VLAN over WiFi if that's even possible through the frontend GUI of the router using DD-WRT. In ASUS Merlin (at least my version) VLAN capability is only though telnet and a ton of commands which I'm not willing to mess with. I remember seeing VLAN capability back when I had used DD-WRT sometime circa 2006, but never knew what it was or used it.
Can you actually put an OpenVPN server in a VLAN and then have another OpenVPN server outside of a VLAN?
Anyway, if anyone is rolling with a RT-AC68U and knows what beta or stable I should use with this that'd be great.
The most recent build (45229) seems to work very well. _________________ Netgear R7000 on Build 55109
Asus AC-AC68U rev. C1 (AP) on Build 55109
Asus AC-68U rev. A1 on Build 54604
Asus AC-68U rev. A1 on Build 53339
Last edited by wabe on Sat Jan 02, 2021 20:31; edited 1 time in total
Yeah, I saw that build, but I also noticed it had some reported issues and in the OP mentions some 5GHz channels may be missing which requires a few telnet/SSH commands.
I see in your signature you're running a couple different versions. What is the reason for that and should I use one of those versions instead?
I’ve now uppgraded one of the other routers too. They are in other locations and I don’t have access frequently.
I’m not aware of any issues except the one with lower channels on the 5 GHz band.
Have not have any impact for me. _________________ Netgear R7000 on Build 55109
Asus AC-AC68U rev. C1 (AP) on Build 55109
Asus AC-68U rev. A1 on Build 54604
Asus AC-68U rev. A1 on Build 53339
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 0:51 Post subject: Re: Which firmware is stable for a RT-AC68U?
Spread-Spectrum wrote:
Yes, I've done my fair share of reading on this already and I read that I DO NOT want to use a version from the database. So I see here that there are pages of betas and I have no idea which version to use that would be most stable for my RT-AC68U. This is the T-Mobile hotspot version and it's already flashed with ASUS Merlin when I bought it on eBay.
I used to roll DD-WRT back then on a very reliable Linksys WRT54GL. It still runs to this day believe it or not.
I'm thinking that because the router is already flashed with ASUS Merlin, I don't need to flash with a trx version first, just go straight bin?
I see the 30-30-30 rule has changed since I did this long ago. I read about using the WPS button.
My primary goal here is to have better VLAN capability to throw all of my IoT crap into its own VLAN over WiFi if that's even possible through the frontend GUI of the router using DD-WRT. In ASUS Merlin (at least my version) VLAN capability is only though telnet and a ton of commands which I'm not willing to mess with. I remember seeing VLAN capability back when I had used DD-WRT sometime circa 2006, but never knew what it was or used it.
Can you actually put an OpenVPN server in a VLAN and then have another OpenVPN server outside of a VLAN?
Anyway, if anyone is rolling with a RT-AC68U and knows what beta or stable I should use with this that'd be great.
Thanks.
I have 2x AC68U of differing hardware revisions, running DD-WRT v3.0-r30700M kongac (09/27/16). Vlan support has been flawless. You just need to know what you are doing with dd-wrt as there are some quirks where terminology differs from commercial router and firewall environments. Basically, every VLAN needs to be paired with a bridge interface and that's necessary both from a layer 2 and layer 3 perspective, in my experience. I mention layer 2 in the event you are multi AP. Last but not least and very important, if you change versions, you need to properly clear NVRAM as there are artifacts that linger, and result in major head scratcher situations otherwise. Always start any version with totally clean router in my experience.
wabe wrote:
The most recent build (45229) seems to work very well.
I'm browsing this thread in order to cherry pick for an updated version for testing on a third AS68U I picked up. So, I'll take a look at 45229. Not sure yet whose build this thread is, but am sure will discover this shortly as I continue to read.
My signature might be outdated, so take it with a pinch of salt. _________________ --------------------------------------------------
VLANs, port trunking, virtual SSID (Guest)
DNSmasq, NTP, syslog, nflow
Hub and spoke, multi-site, routed VPN (OpenVPN client), split tunnel
1 DNS zone per site, forward, reverse look-up across all sites
Asus RT-AC68U rev A2 DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Asus RT-AC68U rev C1 DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Asus RT-AC1900P DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Asus RT-AC1900P DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Netgear R7000 DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Linksys E2000 DD-WRT v3.0-r33492 mega (10/10/17)
I’ve now uppgraded one of the other routers too. They are in other locations and I don’t have access frequently.
I’m not aware of any issues except the one with lower channels on the 5 GHz band.
Have not have any impact for me.
I see from your sig, you are now at 48081. I will take a look at this, as I cherry pick a more current version to test.
https://ftp.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv2/downloads/betas/2022/01-11-2022-r48081/asus-rt-ac68u/ _________________ --------------------------------------------------
VLANs, port trunking, virtual SSID (Guest)
DNSmasq, NTP, syslog, nflow
Hub and spoke, multi-site, routed VPN (OpenVPN client), split tunnel
1 DNS zone per site, forward, reverse look-up across all sites
Asus RT-AC68U rev A2 DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Asus RT-AC68U rev C1 DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Asus RT-AC1900P DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Asus RT-AC1900P DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Netgear R7000 DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Linksys E2000 DD-WRT v3.0-r33492 mega (10/10/17)
Thank you. This is the version I am testing. _________________ --------------------------------------------------
VLANs, port trunking, virtual SSID (Guest)
DNSmasq, NTP, syslog, nflow
Hub and spoke, multi-site, routed VPN (OpenVPN client), split tunnel
1 DNS zone per site, forward, reverse look-up across all sites
Asus RT-AC68U rev A2 DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Asus RT-AC68U rev C1 DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Asus RT-AC1900P DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Asus RT-AC1900P DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Netgear R7000 DD-WRT v3.0-r48138 std (01/17/22)
Linksys E2000 DD-WRT v3.0-r33492 mega (10/10/17)
i'm looking for a most stable firmware for my RT-AC68U.
I came from asus_rt-ac68u-firmware_r48425 witch i used the last year without any problems.
But i did a updated to asus_rt-ac68u-firmware_r51440 and now i have random Wifi connection drops on my clients.
Joined: 16 Nov 2015 Posts: 6437 Location: UK, London, just across the river..
Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2023 21:25 Post subject:
The last 51530...as always.. but...did you do nvram erase and manually rebuild your settings from scratch..? if not now we talking...
Currently there is a heavy WIP on ipv6...and some other stuff check SVN line https://svn.dd-wrt.com/
Also to define stable: It could be stable for someone and unstable for someone else..due to setting and services used...like bad settings, bad clients, bad services use, or services that are WIP..than stable does not apply...the way you may believe..not even stock firmwares are stable as those even see no updates for ages sometimes not at all..
No idea what your wifi settings are, but lets say my R7000(also Broadcom radio based) is rock solid with its WiFi and always has been, but...my wifi settings are correct..
What are yours...this is a million $'s question..??
Post pic of your Wifi settings..and advanced WiFi settings...to help us, diagnose your issues..!!
You can try to increase WiFi secure key renewal interval (wifi security settings page) form 3600 to 7200 or even more ...its not a good practice, but for some dropping clients, it does work better.. _________________ Atheros
TP-Link WR740Nv1 ---DD-WRT 55630 WAP
TP-Link WR1043NDv2 -DD-WRT 55723 Gateway/DoT,Forced DNS,Ad-Block,Firewall,x4VLAN,VPN
TP-Link WR1043NDv2 -Gargoyle OS 1.15.x AP,DNS,QoS,Quotas
Qualcomm-Atheros
Netgear XR500 --DD-WRT 55779 Gateway/DoH,Forced DNS,AP Isolation,4VLAN,Ad-Block,Firewall,Vanilla
Netgear R7800 --DD-WRT 55819 Gateway/DoT,AD-Block,Forced DNS,AP&Net Isolation,x3VLAN,Firewall,Vanilla
Netgear R9000 --DD-WRT 55779 Gateway/DoT,AD-Block,AP Isolation,Firewall,Forced DNS,x2VLAN,Vanilla
Broadcom
Netgear R7000 --DD-WRT 55460 Gateway/SmartDNS/DoH,AD-Block,Firewall,Forced DNS,x3VLAN,VPN
NOT USING 5Ghz ANYWHERE
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Stubby DNS over TLS I DNSCrypt v2 by mac913
I've settled on r51306 1/15/2023 for now. Newer builds than that seemed a bit unstable for me. _________________ ASUS RT-AC3100 AP Merlin 386.12_4
ASUS RT-AC68U Media Bridge/Merlin 386.12_4 (x2)
ASUS RT-AC68U AP r54604
ASUS RT-AC68U Gateway/AP r54604
Edgerouter-4, v2.0.9-hotfix7
I did on every update a nvram erase version r51440 and today i did a update to r51530
But on both i have short Wifi reconnections.
I turned on syslog but i cant see anything in
/var/log/messages and dmesg
can i set up the loglevel for this things?
I'm thinking that because the router is already flashed with ASUS Merlin, I don't need to flash with a trx version first, just go straight bin?
There is no .bin file for this router, only a .trx ... rather interesting nobody even addressed this. <wowzers> _________________ "The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep." - Robert Frost
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if not now we talking... 