Monday 10 September 2012

New 3.0.0.4.220 Firmware out for RT-AC66U

Just to say that I've flashed my router to the latest official Asus release firmware, and will post some further details of how things go over the coming weeks. Most notably this release adds AiCloud functionality to the router, and the App is now available in the iTunes and Google Play stores.

Installation of the FW wasn't as straight forward as I first thought though, as I found I couldn't connect to the Internet after the update as the WAN connection required the ISP details to be entered again, despite the connection wizard not requesting the info to be updated. Procedure I used was:

  • Upload FW to router.
  • Allow it to restart.
  • Reset ADSL modem.
  • Hard reset router using button at the back of the device.
  • Once router restarts, follow the set-up screens.
  • When summary of settings is shown, edit the WAN connection and enter ISP details.
  • Should work ok !
This update wipes all previous settings from the router such as manually set IP's, wireless settings, timezone, passwords etc.

Changes that I can see so far are:
  • Traffic management updated - has a user list now.
  • Parental control different, and has an on/off switch and drop down list.
  • AiCloud screen now operational.
  • New links at the bottom on the screen for manual and direct link to Asus download site.
Get the update here.

No comments:

Post a Comment