Asuswrt is the name of the firmware developed by Asus for use on all their recent routers. It was originally based on Tomato, and got extensively modified by Asus over the years as they added their own features to it.
Asuswrt-Merlin is an alternative, customized version of that firmware. Developed by Eric Sauvageau, its primary goals are to enhance the existing firmware without bringing any radical changes, and to fix some of the known issues and limitations, while maintaining the same level of performance as the original firmware. This means Asuswrt-Merlin retains full support for NAT acceleration (sometimes referred to as 'hardware acceleration'), enhanced NTFS performance (through the proprietary drivers used by Asus from either Paragon or Tuxera), and the Asus exclusive features such as AiCloud or the Trend Micro-powered AiProtection. New feature addition is very low on the list of priorities for this project.
- DSL-AC56U Version 1.1.2.3674 AsusWRT DSL-AC68U Version 3.0.0.4.38456087 OpenWRT 15.05 broadcom SDK DSL-AC88U Version 1.10.06Build591 No idea yet DSL-AC87VG Version 1.05.18build305- OpenWRT based firmware -So I had a look at the GPL tarball for the asus DSL-AC88U. As for the AC88U, the firmware is based on OpenWRT 15.05 chaos calmer.
- I bought a DSL-N55U in 2015 on recommendation of someone on this forum. It was ok as a modem/router but excellent as a router. I converted the it into a pure router in 2015 and never looked back. Wifi has been rock solid over the past 5 years but security updates stopped in 2016 with a beta firmware where a few security holes were fixed.
- Description: Firmware for ASUS DSL-N55U Notice: After upgrading to 3.0.0.4.3762734 please press the hardware reset button of DSL-N55U over 8 seconds to reset the modem router. Network map new features: 1. System status can now show CPU and RAM usage. Client icon is changeable. Client name is changeable and parental control.
Asus Dsl N55u Custom Firmware Settings
As the first ASUS N600 simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi ADSL router, the DSL-N55U provides a stylish design, sophisticated features, and easy setup alongside supreme wireless and wired networking for the home. Custom asuswrt-based firmware for Asus DSL-N55U Supporting DSL-N55U-D1 This device is a Wireless Router with built-in Trendchip modem.
Supported models:
- RT-AC66U_B1 (same firmware as the RT-AC68U)
- RT-AC68U (including revisions C1 and E1)
- RT-AC68P (same firmware as RT-AC68U)
- RT-AC68UF (same firmware as RT-AC68U)
- RT-AC88U
- RT-AC3100
- RT-AC5300
- RT-AC1900 (same firmware as RT-AC68U)
- RT-AC1900P (same firmware as RT-AC68U)
- RT-AC86U (starting with version 382.1)
- RT-AC2900 (same firmware as RT-AC86U)
- RT-AX88U
- RT-AX56U
- RT-AX58U
- RT-AX3000 (same firmware as RT-AX58U)
- RT-AX86U
- GT-AC2900
(Note: the U, R and W variants are all supported, as they are the exact same hardware and firmware, only different marketing SKUs or different case color)
No longer supported:
- RT-N16
- RT-N66U
- RT-AC66U
- RT-AC56U
- RT-AC87U
- RT-AC3200
Forks and variants
Asus Dsl N55u Custom Firmware Software
There are a number of forks available which may cover different models. A few notable ones are John9527's fork which focuses on older models, and GNUton which covers the DSL-AC68U.
There are also a number of illegal forks which run on non-Asus routers. Asuswrt cannot legally be run on these, as they are not licensed for use of the proprietary components like Trend Micro's engine. These illegal forks are not supported, and should not be used. In addition they are generally in violation of GPL licensing terms, as their source code is not publicly available.
AddOns
Asuswrt-Merlin has a rich ecosystem that consists of third party developed addons, which can enhance the router with features like ad blocking or connection monitoring. You find more info in the AddOns support forum at SNBForums.
- This topic has 10 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 1 year, 7 months ago by Grisu.
Hi
any news about new Official firmware (The Latest Version 1.1.1.2 – 11/04/2016 – many issues and freezing)Appreciate that we still get new beta to solve many issues
but months ago no Official Firmware available to download from Asus website even older releases ?
people who don’t know where to search and get new betas will stick with their faulty firmware
(well don’t worry :D I got all beta releases about 16 beta firmware till now O.o)
Maybe something wrong with this model ? so they deleted all official Firmware’s until it fixed !!
Thanks
Hi any news about new Official firmware (The Latest Version 1.1.1.2 – 11/04/2016 – many issues and freezing) Appreciate that we still get new beta to solve many issues but months ago no Official Firmware available to download from Asus website even older releases ? people who don’t know where to search and get new betas will stick with their faulty firmware (well don’t worry I got all beta releases about 16 beta firmware till now O.o) https://www.asus.com/Networking/DSLN55U_C1/HelpDesk_Download/ Maybe something wrong with this model ? so they deleted all official Firmware’s until it fixed !! Thanks
Sam, thanks for the news, yes no Official Firmware listed for a long time.
Have you asked ASUS why no Official Firmware’s are available for the DSL-N55U_C1 Official Firmware – I assume because it is over 5 years old?
In a completely sane world, madness is the only freedom (J.G.Ballard).
I have the same problem. I purchased the unit from new in 2017 and there was no firmware on the distribution disk. I now need to do a firmware restoration and find no official firmware on the ASUS support site just some utility software. I contacted ASUS and they would not give a reason why no even old stable firmware was available. They suggested sending it back to the retailer for repairs!
Firmware can be downloaded from third party sites if you are prepared to take the risk. I also tend to think the modem could have a fundamental problem. I’m writing it off as a bad purchase.
I have the same problem. I purchased the unit from new in 2017 and there was no firmware on the distribution disk. I now need to do a firmware restoration and find no official firmware on the ASUS support site just some utility software. I contacted ASUS and they would not give a reason why no even old stable firmware was available. They suggested sending it back to the retailer for repairs! Firmware can be downloaded from third party sites if you are prepared to take the risk. I also tend to think the modem could have a fundamental problem. I’m writing it off as a bad purchase.
The latest firmware for the DSL-AC55U C via this forum is supplied directly from ASUS, but I do understand the concerns (trust) around not being able to go directly to manufactures site to obtain firmware etc.
alas the DSL-AC55U-C is not really supported by ASUS apart from the beta’s they update periodically.
Modem chipset is mediaTek, so works reasonable well on ADSL and short lines, but given you part of the world, does suffers from not working well on long or noisy lines etc, best try using a Broadcom or Lantiq based DSL chipset device.
In a completely sane world, madness is the only freedom (J.G.Ballard).
The Screenshot refers to your local DSLAM, which is Broadcom, so buying a Broadcom router would/should work well, the DSL-N55U DSL Chipset is MediaTek,
Yes. DSL-N55U is only supported by non Official/Stock Firmware’s like the ones I get from ASUS
I will ask ASUS about the Android App, if you think this will help you?
In a completely sane world, madness is the only freedom (J.G.Ballard).
AFAIK AVM will give you 5 years warranty on their routers (and fw-updates).
Even without receipt based on production date, so I buy them used much cheaper.
Dont know if you understood exactly what I meant (if you answer is belonging to my post).
Otherswise just ignore this or please Admin delete it!
Sorry, have my troubles with English.
AVM is the manufacturer of Fritz!Box which replaces now all my Asus-routers, they give 5 years warranty (not Asus).
- This reply was modified 1 year, 7 months ago by Grisu.
My 7590 is stable now even with beta 68106 on DSL with vplus (supervectoring) 266m and 289Mb/s down.
Problems has been the line going down exactly the day after change to beta firmware, why I had to think it caused my troubles. Fine now since 2 weeks.
At the moment no need for official 7.10, beta seems to be the same or even newer.
I am only waiting to update 7582 on beta 57544 used in mesh, which sometimes needs a reboot now for proper band and node stearing.
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