The AsusWrt-Merlin Firmware is an alternative firmware for routers based on the AsusWrt firmware developed by Asus. It is designed specifically for the Asus RT-AC68R router and provides additional features, stability, and performance improvements over the original firmware.

List of Features:

• Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) settings
• IPv6 support
• Wireless Bridging/Repeating/Meshing support
• Customizable firewall settings
• OpenVPN and PPTP VPN server and client support
• USB application support (including media and printer servers)
• Web Storage interface

Specifications:

• CPU: Dual-core Broadcom BCM4708A0 @ 800MHz
• Memory: 256MB DDR3
• Storage: 128MB NAND Flash
• Wireless: Dual-band 802.11ac (AC1900)
• Ports: Gigabit WAN x1, Gigabit LAN x4, USB 2.0 x1, USB 3.0 x1

Using Technologies:

The AsusWrt-Merlin Firmware utilizes various technologies to provide its advanced features and performance, including:

• Quality of Service (QoS): This feature utilizes different algorithms and classification mechanisms to prioritize network traffic based on its importance and ensure that time-sensitive applications receive priority over non-critical traffic.
• OpenVPN and PPTP VPN: The firmware has built-in support for popular VPN protocols like OpenVPN and PPTP to facilitate secure remote connections from anywhere in the world.
• IPv6 Support: The firmware provides full IPv6 support and allows users to set up and manage their IPv6 networks with ease.
• Web Storage interface: The ASUS File Manager app installed on this router interfaces with cloud services available on the internet like Dropbox, SkyDrive, and other cloud associated devices, to protect user mobile device, edit and retrieve data from anywhere and anytime efficiently without any synchronization battles.

Known Issues and Troubleshooting:

The following issues have been reported with the AsusWrt-Merlin Firmware:

• USB 3.0 throughput may be slower than expected
• The User Specify Rules list in the LAN Traffic configuration page may display incorrectly
• Issues with wireless Range Extender and/or AiMesh node associations

If you encounter any issues with this firmware, try doing a factory reset and then re-flashing it. If the issue persists, make sure to check the manufacturer’s have their firmware backup stored locally and submitted as the support requested.

Driver Information:

The Asus RT-AC68R router uses the Broadcom BCM4718A0 chipset which has certified operating systems for both Linux and Windows OS. It is an essential driver capable of supporting various wireless and networking standards, including 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a/b/g