AsusWrt-Merlin Firmware 380.63 Beta 2 for RT-AC87R is a customized version of the original Asus firmware (which is commonly known as stock”), designed to optimize the performance and features of specific Asus routers, such as the RT-AC87R.

List of Features

• Enhanced QoS prioritization
• Expanded OpenVPN and PPTP VPN server/client support
• Support for jumbo frames (increases network performance)
• Customizable theme support
• Support for alternative DNS providers
• Network monitoring tools
• Customizable firewall settings
• DNS filtering and blocking
• New Optware packages including XMLRPC (for managing router remotely) and Jimfrogs AsusWrt shell scripts (for managing multiple configurations and backups)

Specifications

• CPU: Dual-core Broadcom BCM4709C0
• Flash memory: 128MB NAND flash
• RAM memory: 256MB DDR3
• Ethernet: 4 x Gigabit LAN ports, 1 x Gigabit WAN port
• Wireless: Dual-band AC2400
• USB ports: 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0 - both supporting 3G/4G/LTE modem connectivity and file sharing
• OS compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, Linux

Using Technologies

AsusWrt-Merlin Firmware 380.63 Beta 2 for RT-AC87R uses several modern technologies to enhance performance and security, including:

• MQS prioritization technology: Provides adaptive traffic handling capability and ensures clarity of voice traffic over other types of traffic.
• IPv6 support: Offers better range than IPv4, extension headers providing versatility and repositioning contents in the header, and simplified IP addressing.
• NETFILTER and iptables: Provides state-of-the-art firewall with fine-grained control using iptables syntax.
• The kernel of Linux or specifically Ubuntu: Provides extensibility, optimal processing power consumption, efficient system resource allocation, and an open-source nature development model.

Known Issues and Troubleshooting

While AsusWrt-Merlin Firmware 380.63 Beta 2 for RT-AC87R is a robust and reliable firmware option, some users may experience occasional issues. Some known issues with this device include:

• Some VPN Providers are incompatible with this router when VPN is utilized as Client
• The WebUI sluggishness of Tomato is noted when utilizing Entware module
• Also, DevFS wasn‘t working as intended during rollout. ASUS coupled with the SNMPDaemon with Syslog at runtime.

If you are experiencing problems, troubleshooting may include:

• Reset the firewall
• Removing or upgrading the entware package, including removing the database forcing a reinstallation/flush.
• Updating firmware to the more stable or most up-to-date version of the firmware, granting access to revision completed Kernel capabilities and firmware installs absent existing defects.

Information about its Driver

The driver associated with AsusWrt-Merlin Firmware 380.63 Beta 2 for RT-AC87R is the Broadcom Internet Driver. Broadcom is a leading semiconductor device supplier within the areas of network processing, wireless communication, and broadband services. The driver from Broadcom enables the wireless network interface controller (WNIC) on a router to get the maximum performance available from any operating system and adds further support specs and feature compatibility to the device.