[blkt]

Welcome to Atheros r52509 beta release thread for reporting, feedback to developers and community benefit.
Please do not flash builds until installation is understood, risks involved and device specific recovery methods.
Avoid discussions, create threads for questions, general problems or use search; this thread is not for support.
List router model & version or revision, operating & wireless modes & exact filename/firmware image flashed.

CLI Flash: 'cd /tmp' then 'wget {file URL}' (http only) or 'curl -O {file URL}' (http, https, ftp). 'write {file} linux' then 'reboot'.

Downloads: HTTPS, FTP

Trac SVN: repository since last build 52485 (mirror)

• OpenVPN 2.6.3: Changelog, Guides, Server, PBR, DNS, Kill Switch, Watchdog, Reverse PBR, Client, Multiple, tips & scripts.
• WireGuard 1.0.20211208/Tools: Changelog, Guides, Client, Server, Adv, PBR, KS, tips & scripts. Thanks BS egc & eibgrad!

Notes:
• mDNS/Avahi ~2023 frr wdr4900 musl nDPI SmartDNS MCU driver block FW driver nvram nDPI usage ps airbag nettle vxlan
• In-kernel SMB (ksmbd/tools 3.4.6/3.4.5): guest user is selectable. • WSD update • ANTFS/NTFS3 kernel mode driver++++
• Bad blocks handling has been reworked again: R7800, XR450, XR500, IPQ based device w/ defective NAND, boot loops etc.

Issues, observations, and/or workarounds reported:
• WebUI: Clear history or use a portable. Temporary cache bypass: Ctrl+F5, Cmd+Shift+R or new private window/incognito.
• Please report findings with steps needed to reproduce, configuration, clients, output, logs and important information below!

Important:
• Detail issues & relevant configs, logs: syslog klog 'dmesg' 'cat /tmp/var/log/messages' nvram set console_debug=1, serial.
• Firewall NAT: 'iptables -vnL' 'iptables -t nat -vnL' 'iptables -t mangle -vnL' & 'cat /tmp/.ipt'. Misc: strace tcpdump wireshark.
• Gremlins: reboot. cold boot. Reset & reconfigure not restore backup. Search Trac & discuss in forum before opening tickets.
• Include operating & wireless modes (e.g. Gateway, Router, AP, SB, WDS, Mesh) and applicable configurations to reproduce.

Example Template:

[IONK]

Router/Version: Netgear XR500 (Install guide by egc)
File/Kernel: dd-wrt-webupgrade.bin (r52509) / Linux 4.9.337 #1873 SMP Sat May 13 09:00:53 +07 2023 armv7l
Previous/Reset: DD-WRT v3.0-r52485 std (05/11/23) / no
Mode/Status: AP, SFE, AP 5GHz Mixed 80MHz + AP 2.4GHz NG-Mixed 20MHz, 802.11r (FT), SSH (public key), DDNS (Dynu.com), 802.11 encapsulation offloading, ondemand CPU governor at night, USB Storage (guide by egc), lighttpd (using Entware’s php8), CIFS Automount, WireGuard server, Cron / working
Issues/Errors: none

[mrjcd]

Linksys EA8500 ...main gateway
DD-WRT v3.0-r52509 std (05/13/23)
Linux 4.9.337 #1871 SMP Sat May 13 08:40:32 +07 2023 armv7l
scp 'firmware.bin' install over r52485
all ok

[jrscs]

Router/Version: Netgear XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming
Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r52509 std (05/13/23)
Kernel: Linux 4.9.337 #1873 SMP Sat May 13 09:00:53 +07 2023 armv7l
Previous: DD-WRT v3.0-r52485 std (05/11/23)
Update Method: SSH / CLI using PuTTY
Mode/Status: Gateway/Ok
Reset: No
Setup Using: 2.4 GHz N/G Mixed 20 MHz - Vanilla , 2.4 GHz guest (VAP), 5.0 GHz AC/N Mixed 80 MHz - Vanilla, IPv4, DHCP, DNSMasq, Static Leases, Port Forwarding, USB, NAS, Samba exFAT (Restricted User/Password required), NTP Client, Wireguard Server, and Wake-on-WAN (Internet)
Issues/Errors: OK

[MLandi]

Update method: SSH / CLI using PuTTY
Router/Version: Netgear R9000 Nighthawk X10
File/Kernel: DD-WRT v3.0-r52509 std (05/13/23)
Previous/Reset: DD-WRT v3.0-r52485 std (05/11/23) / No
Mode/Status: Gateway / Working Normally
Issues/Errors: None

[Wildlion]

Router: TL-WDR3600 v1
Firmware: tl-wdr3600_us-webflash.bin (v3.0-r52509 std)
Kernel: Linux 3.10.108-d11 #132746 Sat May 13 10:18:49 +06 2023 mips
Status: working
Reset: No
Notes on configuration:

Station

Errors:

1. 5Ghz wireless light is not on (2.4Ghz light works)

Router: DIR-825 rev B1
Firmware: dir825-firmware.bin (v3.0-r52509 std)
Kernel: Linux 3.10.108-d11 #132744 Sat May 13 10:02:12 +06 2023 mips
Status: Working
Reset: None
Notes on configuration: Used for Wifi Lab (no internet)
Errors:

None

Router: Archer-A7 v5
Firmware: tplink_archer-a7-v5.bin (v3.0-r52509 std)
Kernel: Linux 3.18.140-d6 #171551 Sat May 13 12:27:55 +06 2023 mips
Status: Working
Reset: None
Notes on configuration:

DNSMasq
Virtual wireless with bridging x2
multiple DHCP server

Errors:

None

[CR_Apollo]

Netgear R7800
Firmware Version DD-WRT v3.0-r52509 std (05/13/23)
Kernel Version Linux 4.9.337 #1873 SMP Sat May 13 09:00:53 +07 2023 armv7l
Upgrade Method HTTPS via Web GUI
Previous Build/Reset r52485/NO
Up Time 2 hours

Configuration Type Gateway

WAN DHCP. LAN/wlan0 5Ghz vanilla VHT80+80 br0 with AP Mesh attached. Wlan0.1 Isolated AP Isolated network with FW rule(s) to wlan1 resource(s). Wlan1 2.4Ghz Vanilla 20/40 without Masquerade/NAT. Wlan1.1 Isolated AP and Isolated network. All clients with static leases x4 DHCP. MAC Filtering. Time restrictions. Ignore WAN DNS with static DNS servers, DNSMASQ, cached DNSSEC, Validate DNSSEC replies, no DNS rebind, Query DNS strict order. WPA 3 and WPA 2. Syslogd to FS on br0 LAN. Cooling fan USB attached. WAN traffic counter.

Everything functioning without issue. Thanks BS and team!

[ramblin]

Router: Linksys ea8500 ..WDS AP
Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r52509 std (05/13/23)
Kernel: Linux 4.9.337 #1871 SMP Sat May 13 08:40:32 +07 2023 armv7l
Reset: No ...GUI upgrade from r52485
Mode: 2.4 GHz only ....Firmware type .. DD-WRT
Errors: None

Router: Linksys ea8500 ..WDS Stations ... X (2)
Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r52509 std (05/13/23)
Kernel: Linux 4.9.337 #1871 SMP Sat May 13 08:40:32 +07 2023 armv7l
Reset: No ...GUI upgrade from r52485
Mode: 2.4 GHz only ....Firmware type .. DD-WRT
Errors: None

Working....Thanks Devs !

[whitebeard]

Router/Version: Netgear 7500v2 / DD-WRT v3.0-r52509 std (05/13/23)
Kernel: Linux 4.9.337 #1872 SMP Sat May 13 08:50:35 +07 2023 armv7l DD-WRT
Previous/Reset: 52369 / No Reset
Mode: Gateway, SFE Disabled, STP Disabled, Wifi 5(VANILLA)/2.4(VANILLA) Main+Guest(VAP), USB/Entware, DNSMasq, DNSCrypt, NAS, traff, Static & DHCP
Issues/Errors: All working.

Thanks to BS and crew for all your good work.

[thommy181]

Router: Tp-Link TL-WDR3600 v 1.5
Kernel: Linux 3.10.108-d11 #132746 Sat May 13 10:18:49 +06 2023 mips
Reset: No
Mode: Internet gateway, WIFI 5GHz AP, dnsmasq, firewall
Issues/Errors: Nothing significant, some yellow marked events in logs
Status: Working
Uptime: ~ 56h

Device working correct, all services are up, performance is on good level.