AX86U PRO

 =======Original Build=======

-3.0.0.4.388.21069 factory firmware 2022/09/23

=======Original Build (purchased in 2024)=======

-3.0.0.4.388_21070 factory firmware and bl_version=0.0.0.6

NAND device: 256 MiB (Macronix NAND MX30LF2G28AD-TI)

RAM: 1024 MiB (Samsung K4A4G165WF) DDR4-2666

CPU1: Broadcom BCM4912 (2.0 GHz, 4 cores)

Stock FW OS: Linux Kernel 4.19.183 (HND 5.04 Broadcom SDK)

Hardware Specs AX86S vs AX86U vs AX86U Pro: https://dongknows.com/asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-pro/#asus-rt-ax86s-vs-rt-ax86u-vs-rt-ax86u-pro-hardware-specifications

Hardware Specs AX86U Pro vs AX88U Pro vs AX6000: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91dXQEoi-GM&t=3m37s

Teardown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hcoRSbTuxA

Vulnerabilities, ASUS Product Security Advisory: https://www.asus.com/Static_WebPage/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory/

=======2022 Builds=======

-3.0.0.4.388.21069 (2022/09/23) - download, wl driver ?, AX56U, AX58U, AX86U, AX86U Pro, AX88U, AX92U, 

New features in ASUSWRT 2022 (AX models only):

-3.0.0.4.388 - https://www.snbforums.com/threads/wireguard-and-fw-3-0-0-4-388-20000.79682/

=======2023 Builds=======

-3.0.0.4.388.22237 (2023/01/04) - download, wl driver ?, AX56U, AX58U, AX86U, AX86U Pro, AX88U, AX92U, 

New features in ASUSWRT 2023 v4.0 (AX models only): 3.0.0.4.388.23285

• iPhone phone tethering (USB Backup WAN)

• ASUS DDNS Account Binding

• Surfshark in VPN Fusion

=======2024 Builds=======

-3.0.0.4.388.24199 (2024/01/04) - download, wl driver ?, AX56U, AX58U, AX86U, AX86U Pro, AX88U, AX92U, 

=======2025 Builds=======

-3.0.0.6.102_34349 (2025/03/17) - download, wl driver ?, AX56U, AX58U, AX86U, AX86U Pro, AX88U, AX92U, 

New features in ASUSWRT 2024 v5.0: 3.0.0.6.102_21514 (for AX86U Pro: 3.0.0.6.102.34319)

• VLAN: allow you to segment a network into smaller, virtual sub-networks, which can be used to isolate traffic, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1049415/

• Multi-services WAN: create multiple profiles on a single WAN interface. (https://asus.com/support/FAQ/1050072)

• Guest Network Pro: https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1049414/

  1. Guest WiFi: Create a guest network with a WiFi schedule and access rights to control when and how guests can use the network.

  2. Kids' Wi-Fi: Create a separate network specifically for children, complete with scheduled controls. This is suitable for children who use multiple network devices that have enabled the randomized MAC address function and are not easily recognized.

  3. IoT WiFi: Create an 2.4G spearate network for IoT (Internet of Things) devices.

  4. VPN WiFi: Create a VPN network that connects to 3rd party VPN services or with ASUS site to site - VPN (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1048281/) to encrypt your internet connection and hides your IP address to protect your online activities from being tracked or monitored.

• Port isolation and AP isolation to restrict device access to each other. https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1049415/ + https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1044821/ (Also see: 1, 2, 3)

=======Useful Links=======

ASUS DemoUI AX88U - http://demoui.asus.com/index.asp

Router Emulators - https://openlinksys.info/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=6

AC86U Wikidevi page - https://deviwiki.com/wiki/ASUS_RT-AC86U

AC86U Techinfodepot wiki page - http://en.techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com/wiki/ASUS_RT-AC86U

CVE security vulnerabilities - https://www.cvedetails.com/product/51802/Asuswrt-merlin-Project-Rt-ac86u-Firmware.html?vendor_id=16716

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ASUS AC86U overview page - https://www.asus.com/us/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-WiFi-Routers/RT-AC86U/ (old)

ASUS AC86U firmware - https://www.asus.com/us/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-WiFi-Routers/RT-AC86U/HelpDesk_BIOS/ (old)

ASUS AC86U tools - https://www.asus.com/us/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-WiFi-Routers/RT-AC86U/HelpDesk_Download/ (old)