ASUS DSL-AC87VG Router Firmware 1.05.16.287

Changes:

- DSL driver/Datapump updated - d27b/B2pvfbH043o, includes various xDSL related fixes/enhancements.
- Fixed invalid URL link for Manual and Utility.
- Broadcom’s new SDK Migration from 4.16L.03 to 4.16L.05.
- Now supports AiProtection feature.
- Now supports Web History feature.
- WiFi Tx Bursting disabled by default for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz band.
- Added PPPoE Host-unique feature.
- Enhanced UI and fixed minor issues.
- Support WiFi Guest Network advanced features(Access time/ Access Intranet/ MAC Filter).
- Support WiFi Roaming Assistant feature(Wireless > Professional).
- Support advanced Network Map > Client status feature(change client icon/ modify client name and IP/ Block Internet Access/ Parental Controls/ MAC and IP address Binding).
- Fine tune DSL Log > DSL path mode info.
- Fixed power table issue with new SDK 4.16L.05.
- Fine tune allowed special characters of username/password fields in VPN server and client pages.
- Fixed after enable DMZ, LAN PC can't login to LAN side's FTP server via WAN IP address issue.
- Fixed Virtual Server-NAT Loopback failed to work issue.
- Now supports Traffic Monitor feature.
- Fixed Download Master related issues.
- Support dnsmasq forwarding for PPPoA connection type.
- Fixed PPPoA send LCP Echo request frequently issue.
- Enhance loading speed of WiFi Guest Network page.
- Support Login Fail Block mode and set block duration to 300 seconds when login retry reached 5 fail attempts, in order to enhance web server protection.
- Allow restoring Setting file with extension name "cfg" (lower case).
- Remove redundant NTP message if Parental Control has been disabled.
- Extend QIS > waiting time from 24 to 60 seconds for "Detecting the Internet connection type timed out".
- Show pointer cursor when mouse cursor move over "Sign in" button.
- Clear VPN files and settings after reset to default.
- Remove unnecessary messages from syslog.
- Support application cache with manifest.
- Fine tune DSL Uptime in DSL log page.
- Fixed Add/Delete is not working when add/delete 32 records at one time in Network Service Filter page.
- Support Internet Detection feature, options available PPP Echo/ Disable(WAN > Internet Connection > Account Settings).
- Enhance 2.4GHz/ 5GHz WiFi performance.
- Fixed Network Map > Client status > MAC and IP address Binding, MAC address save in lower case issue.
- Support additional VDSL Profiles: Multi mode(default)/ 8b/ 8c/ 8d/ 12b(Administration > DSL Setting).
- Fixed OpenVPN Server Firewall option “Auto” and “External only” invalid setting issue.
- Support more OpenVPN client options.
- Fixed PPPoA connection failed to be established after ADSL line re-sync issue(certain cases).
- Fixed AirVPN OpenVPN service failed to work issue, AirVPN site generated ovpn files failed to be uploaded.
- This product not affected by KRACKs Security Vulnerabilities, as do not support Client Mode nor Repeater mode and do not support 802.11r.
- Fixed CSRF problem: check whether the address of Referrer HTTP header match with the server address.
- System Log > DSL Log, display FEC counter.
- System Log > DSL Log, display VDSL band status under VDSL mode.
- System Log > DSL Log, display System Vendor ID/ System Vendor Model ID/ Modem Vendor ID.
- System Log > General Log, display temperature of 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ CPU.
- System Log > General Log, display CPU Model/ CPU Frequency/ CPU Load Average.
- Fixed G.INP/ G.Vectoring DSL Modulation display issue.
- VDSL Profile excludes 30a from Multi mode as there could be issue against legacy DSLAMs(especially with non-BRCM CO) if 30a is enabled by default.
- Fixed DNS name resolution of DHCP-assigned local IP addresses does not work issue.
- Enhance time accuracy for Guest Network > Access Time and add remaining time support.
- Support countdown for Guest Network > Access Time.
- Fixed undefined issue when Guest Network > remaining time becomes zero.
- Correct the information to announce user that the App version is up-to-date.
- Add mutex lock for DSL status file.
- Correct DSL Log > Path mode output.
- Fixed Network Map > Client status > IP setting doesn’t work issue.
- Fixed Network Map > Client status > Icon Default failed to work issue.
- Fixed Network Map > Client status > MAC and IP address Binding configured, client should display static instead of dhcp.
- Fixed IE display invalid css layout due to webjsmin removed necessary space issue.
- Enhance Status Bar: DSL string shown on DSL status icon no matter which modulation used.
- Fixed Wireless > Professional > 2.4GHz band “Reducing USB 3.0 interference“ setting failed to work issue.
- Wireless > Professional, Tx power adjustment fine tune.
- Fixed OpenVPN client ip-down executed fail error.
- After setting QIS > PPP username/password, redirect to checking credentials page immediately.
- Redirect to QIS > WiFi info page if WiFi configuration changed, if client connected via WiFi.
- Fixed IPv6 routing issues.
- Fixed DFS channel exclusion issue for Auto channel selection.
- Check firmware filename before uploading, reject if not matched.
- Display IA_PD prefix on LAN IPv6 Prefix section.
- LAN > DHCP Server > Manually Assigned IP around the DHCP list, now extended to 64.
- Upgrade dnsmasq from v2.58 to v2.78.
- Administration > System > Time Zone, GMT +9:30 Adelaide option added.
- System Log > DSL Log, SES(Severely Errored Seconds) field added.
- Fine tune power table.
- Change DSL Log > Line Attenuation Upstream display, if 0 then display as N/A.
- Adopt OpenVPN Server speed enhancement.
- Fixed Administration > System > Auto Logout related issue.
- Fixed issue of duplicate printer information.
- Fixed issue of no error message pop-up if restored with invalid Settings file.
- Fixed Administration > System > Enable Web Access from WAN related issue.
- Fixed LAN > Route, UI issue.
- Fixed Primary WAN still displays as connected after removed 3G/4G dongle issue.
- Fixed Primary WAN, NM > WAN IP display issue.
- Fixed Wireless > General, extension channel display issues.
- Fixed the issue of wireless mode and channel bandwidth mismatch issue.
- Fixed JavaScript ReferenceError in USB disk page issue.
- Fixed issue of NM > WAN IP 0.0.0.0 shown when WAN connection type is Automatic IP.
- Fixed there is no value of LAN IPv6 prefix length issue.
- Support WAN interface with VLAN and without VLAN in parallel.
- Fixed DDNS failed to work with WAN connection type PPPoA issue.
- Fixed issue of DHCPv6 Server for LAN side does not assign addresses within the DHCP pool.
- Fixed IPv6 Stateful for LAN doesn’t work properly issue.
- Fixed IPv6 6in4 issues with PPPoE WAN connection type.
- Fixed AiCloud App related issue.
- Fixed auto WAN detection unstable issue.
- Fixed Internet connection suspended for 5 seconds while connecting the 3G/4G dongle issue.
- Fixed issue of IPv6 can’t work in WAN connection type PPPoA.
- Fixed possible Network Map > Client status list empty issue.
- Wireless > General, enable “auto select channel including DFS channel” by default.
- Fixed Traffic Monitor > Daily issue.
- Fixed LAN client can’t use IPv6 to access Internet if using tunnel 6rd issue.
- Fixed issue of USB status update in USB 2.0 section when plugged into USB 3.0 port.
- Fixed ExpressVPN OpenVPN related issue.
- Fixed AiProtection/ Parental Control App & Webs filter features related issues.
- Fine tune the check button of firmware upgrade page.
 

Installation Procedure:

- Save the downloadable package.
- Log into the router’s web user interface.
- Navigate to the firmware upgrade section of your wireless unit.
- Select the present firmware and configure your router to install this file.
- Wait as the device carries out this process.
- Reboot the unit if required. 

About Router Firmware:

Before you consider downloading this firmware, go to the system information page of the router and make sure that the currently installed version isn't either newer or matching this release.

Due to the large variety of router models and different methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you apply the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

In theory, these steps shouldn't be much of a hassle for anyone, because manufacturers try to make them as easy as possible, even if they don't always succeed. Basically, you must upload the new firmware to the router through its administration page and allow it to upgrade.

If you install a new version, you can expect increased security levels, different vulnerability issues to be resolved, improved overall performance and transfer speeds, enhanced compatibility with other devices, added support for newly developed technologies, as well as several other changes.

If you're looking for certain safety measures, remember that it would be best if you perform the upload using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection, which can be interrupted easily. Also, make sure you don't power off the router or use its buttons during the installation, if you wish avoid any malfunctions.

If this firmware meets your current needs, get the desired version and apply it to your router unit; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will improve your device.