ASUS AP/ROUTER RT-AC68R

ASUS RT-AC68R DDR Configuration Upgrade Tool version 1.0.0.7
This tool can upgrade the RT-AC68R DDR clock rate from 533MHz to 666MHz.

WARNING!!!
Using this tool only after firmware upgraded to 3.0.0.4.374.339
Do not using this tool if you are not sure how to.
Avoid power outages during update process.
Power outage during update will cause irreversible damage to RT-AC68R.


How to use this tool.
1. Connect PC and RT-AC68R with network cable.
2. Press the reset button over 5 seconds to reset the RT-AC68R.
3. Unzip the DDR configuration upgrade tool and run it.
For more detail, please refer to the tutorial video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqNJXF4_8yE&feature=youtu.be

ASUS Device Discovery version 1.4.7.1
You can use the device discovery tool to find the IP address of wireless router.

OS Support: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10

Utility supports MFP (Multi-function Peripheral, MFP or All-in-One Printer) version 1.0.5.5
This utility can help you set up the USB printer to connect to the router, and use EZ printer sharing in Windows OS.

Please refer the supported printers list as following link:
http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/printersupport

OS Support:Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10

ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware Restoration version 2.0.0.0
OS support: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1
Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. It uploads the firmware that you specify.
NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface.

ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware Restoration version 2.0.0.0
OS support: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1
Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. It uploads the firmware that you specify.
NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface.

How to install Mac Utility on ASUS router
For Mac version utility, Please refers to the instruction document.

ASUS RT-AC68R Utility 1.0.0.1.07(For MAC OSX)
- Release Note -
The first version of utility for ASUS RT-AC68R
Supported MAC OS version: 10.10

GPL of ASUS RT-AC68R for firmware 3.0.0.4.378.9135

GPL of ASUS RT-AC68R for firmware 3.0.0.4.376.3626

GPL of ASUS RT-AC68R for firmware 3.0.0.4.378.3813

GPL of ASUS RT-AC68R for firmware 3.0.0.4.378.3873

GPL of ASUS RT-AC68R for firmware 3.0.0.4.378.4585

GPL of ASUS RT-AC68R for firmware 3.0.0.4.378.6975

GPL of ASUS RT-AC68R for firmware 3.0.0.4.378.9313

GPL of ASUS RT-AC68R for firmware 3.0.0.4.380.1031

GPL of ASUS RT-AC68R for firmware 9.0.0.4.380.2695

ASUS RT-AC68R firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.8258
- Release Note -
Security fixes
- Updated OpenSSL library to 1.0.2d
- Fixed CSRF and XSS vulnerability.

New features
- [AiCloud] Show image EXIF info on image player
- [AiCloud] Auto rotate image on image player.
- [AiCloud] Files can be moved and copied.
- [AiCloud] Images can be uploaded to Picasa or Twitter.
- [AiCloud] Share link can be posted on Twitter, Plurk, weibo and QQ in AiCloud.
- [AiCloud] AiCloud can be used in AP/ media bridge mode.
- Added 3G/4G USB modem APN auto detection feature. In most cases, firmware can automatically find the ISP profile and establish link when 3G/4G dongle inserted to router.
- Added Android phone in USB modem/ USB Tethering --> Select USB device.
- Bandwidth Limiter in Adaptive QoS --> QoS. Let administrator easily limit specific client's upload/ download bandwidth
- Independent mac filter for main wireless network and guest network. Administrator can set white list for main wireless network to only allow trust client connect to main wireless network and share network to guest with guest network
- Modified the network map client status. When click the client icon, administrator can bind IP, change host name, change icon, block internet access or set time scheduling.
- Added client list view button on network map and help administrator easily monitor all client connection status.
- Added the question feedback in Administration -> Feedback
- Added new DDNS provider www.oray.com

Modifications
- Changed warning page style.
- Changed Cloud sync Dropbox URL encoding from UTF8 to BASE64.
- Added stateful server in IPv6
- Improved media server response time when new file added.
- Adjusted Adaptive QoS UI and easier to set top priority for gaming, media streaming or web surfing.

Bug fixes
- Fixed MAC clone abnormal issue
- Fixed cloud sync issues between router and ASUS webstorage.
- Fixed share link related issue to Android devices.
- Fixed web redirection issue when WAN IP conflicted.
- Fixed compatibility issues for IE8
- Fixed GUI related issues
- Fixed login issue when router’s IP is 10.x.x.x
- Fixed parental control-> time scheduling related issue.
- Fixed adaptive QoS device priority label dragging issue.
- Fixed network tool related issues.
- Fixed USB HDD issue when using time machine.
- Fixed network map UI issue when selected French.
- Fixed the saving issue in OpenVPN server -> content modification of keys & certification.
- Fixed dropdown UI offset issue at Parental control.

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.9135
- Release Note -

Security Fixes
- Updated TrendMicro security engine.
- Fixed CVE-2015-6949 buffer overflow issue, special thanks for Elvis Collado at DVLabs.
- Fixed Web server Accept-Language buffer overflow, special thanks for Elvis Collado at Praetorian.
- Fixed Web server URL handler buffer overflow, special thanks for Elvis Collado at Praetorian.
- Enhanced router login password and wireless password(WPA2) strength check method to against brute-force attack.
- Reject administrator to set too easy to guess login and wireless password to avoid brute-force attack.

New Features
- Time scheduling, Web & App filter, Wireless MAC filter client drop down menu can show offline devices.

Modifications
- Added Meo and Movistar ISP profile.
- Adjusted Guest network mac filter maximum client number to 16
- Allow paste password on login page to fulfil some password management softwares requirement.
- Show current control channel while value is auto.
- Bandwidth limiter can accept decimal point.
- Unnecessary to reboot router after set allow only spcified IP address to enter GUI.
- Adaptive QoS can now be enabled without assigned upload/ download bandwidth.

Fixes
- Fixed setup wizard IE11 compatibility issue.
- Fixed Adaptive QoS game mode GUI issue.
- Fixed Traffic Analyzer GUI issue.
- Fixed OpenVPN connection status display error.

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.205
The first version of fireware for RT-AC68R

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.339
Added:
1. Added Apple time machine feature in USB application.
2. Both NTFS and HFS format HDD are supported.
3. Added OpenVPN server.
4. Added OpenVPN/ PPTP/L2TP client.
5. Some devices like set top box, smart TV or Blu-ray player are not able to establish VPN connection. VPN client in router can help these devices to connect to VPN server.
6. Supported HFS format HDD
7. Added 2.4GHz beamforming option in advanced settings —> wireless —>professional
8. Added roaming assistant: allow to set the minimum RSSI to disconnect clients and let clients reconnect to Ap with better signal.
9. Added import CA file and manual edit option in OpenVPN client
10. Added option for tls-auth in OpenVPN server
11. Added private WAN IP checking in VPN server page.
Modified:
1. Enhanced FAT32 read/write speed
2. Modified roaming assistance algorithm for better roaming experience.
Fixed:
1. Fixed OpenVPN server *.ovpn file exporting issue while changed the protocol to TCP.
2. Fixed PPTP VPN client related issues.
3. Applied memory leak patch in media server. 　
4. Improved the 2.4GHz wireless throughput.
5. Improved the samba throughput while IPv6 enabled.
6. Adjusted 2.4GHz power saving algorithm to fix slow wireless in some special scenarios.
7. Fixed ASMedia 1053E USB 3.0 controller compatibility issue.
8. Fixed IPv6 related issues
9. Fixed quick internet setup UI issues when setup the router by wireless client.
10. Fixed WPS push button related issues.
11. Fixed the security related issues for httpd.
12. LAN user can now connect to OpenVPN server with DDNS name.
13. Fixed IPv6 default route missing issue.
14. Fixed BitTorrent related issues.

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.371
Fixed:
1. Fixed NAT loopback issue while CTF enabled. Special thanks to Merlin's contribution.
2. Fixed OpenVPN UI related issues.
3. Parental control: Fixed the whole week blocked issues.
4. Enabled WPS button in AP mode.
5. Fixed potencial buffer overflow issues.

Modified:
1. Display WPA2-Enterprise & WPA-AUTO-Enterprise in guest network.
2. Upgrade the MiniDLNA version to 1.1.1
3. Modify the system log information for Time machine .

Added:
1. Malaysia U Mobile information in 3G/4G.

IPv6
1. Performance fix in netlink message processing.
2. Fixed invalid IPv6 hostname parsing resulting from dnsmasq lease file format change.
3. Modified IPv6 address printing UI.
4. Reset IPv6 prefix length for IPv6 Native type

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.4422
Security related issues:
1. Fixed lighthttpd vulnerability.
2. Fixed cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79).
3. Fixed the authentication bypass (CWW-592).
4. Added notification to help avoid security risks.
5. Fixed network place(samba) and FTP vulnerability.

Improvement:
1. Redesigned the parental control time setting UI.
2. Updated multi language strings.
3. Adjusted FW checking algorithm.
4. Adjusted Time zone detecting algorithm.
5. Supported EU 5Ghz DFS channel.
6. Improved web UI performance.

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.4561
Security related issues:
1. Deny port 445 inbound connection from WAN.
2. Force changing FTP from anonymous to account mode after firmware upgraded.
3. Patched IPv6 user interface from Merlin's build.

Others
1. Fixed IE and Firefox compatibility issues.
2. Network map will show notification when newer firmware available.
3. Modified auto channel selection method for EU region.
4. Fixed the Sonos connection issue of more than one Sonos devices hardwired to LAN ports.
5. Fixed Seagate Freeagent GoFlex USB disk compatibility issue.
6. Fixed UI bug for USB disk capacity/available space indication.

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.5656
Security related issues:
1. Fixed password disclosure in source code when adminstrator logged in. 
2. Changed OpenSSL Library from 1.0.0.b to 1.0.0.d. Both OpenSSL versions are not vulnerable to heartbleed bug.

Others:
1. Fixed wake on lan magic packet sending issue.
2. Fixed false alarm for samba and ftp permission.
3. Fixed IPv6 related issues.
4. Samba/ media server/ iTunes server name can be changed.

Special thanks for David and Joaquim Brasil de Oliveira’s research
CVE-2014-2719 http://dnlongen.blogspot.com/2014/04/CVE-2014-2719-Asus-RT-Password-Disclosure.html
Cross Site Scripting: https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2014-2925
Remote Command Execution: https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2013-5948

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.583(Formal released version of 3.0.0.4.374.573)
Modified:
1. Modified AiDisk setup wizard to prevent a potential security issue.
2. Modified USB LED behavior.
3. Improved openVPN performance.

Fixes:
1. Fixed some UI issues.
2. Fixed parental control schedule issues.
3. Fixed openVPN related issues.
4. Fixed CFE nvram check issue.
5. Fixed samba security issue.

Additions:
1. Add support USB hub.
2. Add wireless watchdog.

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.376.1663
Network map new features :
1.System status can now show CPU and RAM usage.
2.Client status can show wireless clients signal strength.
3.Client icon is changeable.
4.Client name is changeable and parental control, QoS, manually assigned IP, static route, port forwarding client list can also refer to this name.

Security related :
1. Upgrade OpenSSL library from 1.0.0d to 1.0.0m

Bug fix:
1. Fixed IPv6 and some VDSL modem compatibility issues.
2. Fixed 3G/ 4G dongle compatibility issues for some Huawei dongles.
3. Fixed secondary wan setting issues in dual wan fail over mode.
4. Fixed traffic monitor display issues.
5. Daylight saving time can be manually adjusted.

Download master 3.1.0.88
1. Improved GUI response time.
2. Improved download speed.
3. A torrent downloading task may include multiple files and user can choose which files should be downloaded.

Others:
1. Add Airtime fairness option in Wireless --> Professional

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.376.3626
[Important] Please press the reset button more than five seconds to reset the router after firmware updated

- Fixed the EU/JP/China 5GHz disappear issue which is caused by 3.0.0.4.376_3602
- Increased the firmware partition size in preparation for further new features.
- Added Airtime fairness in WirelessProfessional

Network map new features:
- Click the lock icon in client profile to assign fixed IP for client.
- Added number on client icon to show how many clients connect to repeater and AP under router
- Added the DHCP and static IP identification.
Known issue. If the IP is fixed in client side, Network map would show DHCP.

Security related
- Upgraded OpenSSL library to 1.0.0n
- Added SSH daemon in administration -> system

Bug fixes
3G/LTE
- Fixed HUAWEI E180, E261, E1750, E1780, EC122, EC1260, EC1261, EC150, EC167, ET128, compatibility issue.
- Fixed ZTE MU251, T A356, AC580, AC590 compatibility issue.
- Fixed BandLuxe C170 compatibility issue.
- Fixed HTC M8 USB tethering compatibility issue.

Others
- Fixed NAT loopback issue.
- Fixed samba issue when plugging two USB drives.
- Fixed the NTP sync issue in AP mode.
- Fixed user interface issues for IPTV, Media bridge mode, VPN server.

ASUS RT-AC68U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.3813
[Important] This version included AiProtection and AdaptiveQoS. After firmware updated, please press the reset button more than five seconds to reset the router to avoid some compatibility issues.

New features
1. Added AiProtection with triple-strength total network security, plus robust parental controls and privacy protection
2. Added Adaptive QoS. Applications and tasks can be prioritized easily using drag-and-drop presets for gaming, media streaming, VoIP, web browsing and file transfers.

Security related
1. Fixed CSRF issue.
2. Upgraded Openssl library to 1.0.0.o
3. Removed FTP link in Network map

Bug fixes
1. Fixed dual wan fails over mode switch back issue.
2. Fixed VPN server related issues.
3. Fixed static IP setting issue in AP mode.
4. Fixed download master cannot be uninstalled in FAT16 and FAT32 format.
5. Fixed Wake on LAN UI issue.
6. Fixed Firefox compatibility issue.
7. Fixed IPv6 related issues.
8. Fixed IGMP related issues.
9. Fixed media server related issues.
10. Fixed UI issue when setting the repeater mode or AP mode in QIS.

3G/LTE
1. Supported Huawei E161, E3131, E171
2. Supported ZTE MF880, MF823, MF821D
3. Supported Royaltek Q110

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.3873
-Fixed infosvr security issue.
-Fixed Cross-site request forgery security issue

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.4585
- Release note -

Bug fixes
- Fixed DPI engine initiation issue.
- Updated AiCloud related string.
- Updated QIS string.

Security related
- Upgrade OpenSSL library to 1.0.0q
- Fixed CVE-201301813
- Fixed the XSS vulnerability on page Main_Analysis_Content.asp

AiProtection fixes
- Fixed router reboot issue when disabled AiProtection
- Fixed kernel panic when wan reconnected
- Modified web history strings
- Updated signature to 1.030
- Optimize memory usage

Other
- Added Movistar profile in IPTV setting page

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ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware 3.0.0.4.378.6152
- Release note -

[Please note] This version changed the login authentication method. Please unplug the hard drive before updating firmware. After firmware updated, please press the reset button more than five seconds to reset the router to avoid some compatibility issues.


Security fixes
- Enhanced the login authentication strength and fixed CSRF related issues.
- Forced administrator to change the default password "admin" in internet setup wizard.
- Added protection mechanism for GUI login brute-force attack for login username and password.
- Administrator can assign a specified IP to login GUI in Administration > System > "Allow only specified IP.


New feature
- Added client list view button on network map and help administrator easily monitor all client connection status.


Bug fixes
- Fixed the NAT loopback issue when connecting to LAN FTP server.
- Fixed UI issue when using SmartSync to sync with Dropbox.
- Fixed lease time and lease expires time
- Fixed ethernet connection fail in IPv6 when WAN hwaddr is cloned.
- Fixed smart sync error when synchronised with Samba and FTP
- Fixed JS error in AiProtection
- Fixed allowed and blocked incoming icmp firewall rules.
- Fixed dnsmasq buffer overflow issue.
- Fixed redirect issue when using https only.
- Fixed USB related issues when connected to USB hub.


3G/LTE dongle related fixes
- Fixed executed time issue when using auto-APN.
- Modified auto-APN nvram.
- Fixed lockpin function.
- Fixed send_sms function.
- Updated the SPN data from Android.
- Fixed web redirected fail after setting PPPoE in internet setup wizard.


Modifications
- Updated Adaptive QoS DPI engine.
- Reduced media server memory usage when scanning *.avi, *.mov, *.mp4, *.m4a, *.3gp, *.3g2, *.mj2.
- refined AiProtection alert mail format.

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.6975
- Release Note -
New features
- Added client list view button on network map and help administrator easily monitor all client connection status.
- Added the question feedback in Administration -> Feedback
- Added new DDNS provider www.oray.com

Bug fixes
- Fixed login issue when router’s IP is 10.x.x.x
- Fixed parental control-> time scheduling related issue.
- Fixed adaptive QoS device priority label dragging issue.
- Fixed network tool related issues.
- Fixed USB HDD issue when using time machine.
- Improved media server response time when new file added.
- Fixed network map UI issue when selected French.
- Added stateful server in IPv6
- Fixed the saving issue in OpenVPN server -> content modification of keys & certification.
- Fixed the NAT loopback issue when connecting to LAN FTP server.
- Fixed UI issue when using SmartSync to sync with Dropbox.
- Fixed lease time and lease expires time
- Fixed Ethernet connection fail in IPv6 when WAN hwaddr is cloned.
- Fixed smart sync error when synchronized with Samba and FTP
- Fixed JS error in AiProtection
- Fixed allowed and blocked incoming icmp firewall rules.
- Fixed dnsmasq buffer overflow issue.
- Fixed redirect issue when using https only.
- Fixed USB related issues when connected to USB hub.

Security related
- Enhanced the login authentication strength and fixed CSRF related issues.
- Forced administrator to change the default password "admin" in internet setup wizard.
- Added protection mechanism for GUI login brute-force attack for login username and password.
- Administrator can assign a specified IP to login GUI in Administration > System > "Allow only specified IP.

3G/LTE dongle related fixes
- Fixed executed time issue when using auto-APN.
- Modified auto-APN nvram.
- Fixed lockpin function.
- Fixed send_sms function.
- Updated the SPN data from Android.
- Fixed web redirected fail after setting PPPoE in internet setup wizard.

MD5: 647722a3c7300ee9b6d60608ee2869a2

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.9313
Security Improvement
- Fixed User-Agent buffer overflow. Special thanks for Hubert's contribution.
- Fixed null ptr dereference in https issue. Special thanks for Anthony's contribution
- Fixed buffer overflow issues.
- Modified brute-force protection mechanism in router login page.
- Fixed malicious site block related issues.

New Feature
Support ASUS router app which make it very easy to monitor and manage route status and client devices and more.
Search ASUS Router in google play or go the following URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.aihome
iOS app coming soon.

Bug Fixes
- Fixed httpd crash issue. Special thanks for Merlin's contribution.
- Fixed blank web page when clients number over 100.
- Fixed Network map client list related issues.
- Fixed firmware login issue when connect to router by OpenVPN.
- Add reboot scheduler in Administration --> System
- Fixed warning page showing issue when only enable the HTTPS authentication.
- Fixed the slow UI issue when enabled Bandwidth limiter.
- Fixed repeated mDNSNetMonitor message in system log when there is a Apple TV in LAN.
- Fixed IPv6 firewall UI issue.
- Fixed UI issue when enable monopoly mode in printer setting.

3rd party app supported
Added Cloudcheck router software agent. Cloudcheck agent enables intelligent wifi diagnostics that provides complete visibility into home network performance and offers actionable recommendations for improvements.

To use this new functionality,
1) Download Cloudcheck app from Apple or Google App stores,
2) Make sure ASUS router is connected to Internet,
3) Launch the Cloudcheck app, go to “Smartifi” option in the main menu.
The app will automatically detect the router and activate the service after getting your consent

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.380.1031
- Release Notes –
- Fixed too many repeat information in system log.
- Fixed Traffic analyzer issue UI issue when changing the data.
- Fixed Adaptive QoS bandwidth setting issue.
- Fixed low samba transfer throughput issue when enable bandwidth limiter.
- Fixed web history related issue.
- Fixed abnormal bandwidth increasing in bandwidth monitor.
- Fixed VPN client UI issue when using Firefox.
- Fixed wireless channel issue when set 2.4G channel in 12 or 13 (only for EU region)
- Fixed dual wan ping time watch dog issue which might cause.false fail over to secondary wan.
- Fixed Bandwidth monitor and Web history UI issue which was caused by "<" or ">" in SSID.

ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 3.0.0.4.380.1842
Bug fixes
- Fixed Multicast issue when WAN is PPPoE/ PPTP/ L2TP
- Fixed IPTV GUI issue
- Fixed two guest networks had same mac address problem.
- Fixed view list in network map cannot be closed.
- Fixed network map device icon issue
- Fixed client cannot get new IP when changed router IP and subnet mask.
- Fixed wrong notification when using quick internet setup wizard in static IP environment.
- Fixed wrong notification when client was blocked by Time scheduling.
- Fixed ASUS Router App related issues.
- Fixed DNS response error issue.
- Fixed abnormal LED blinking issue when enabled IPTV.
- Fixed client list name cannot be changed issue.

New features
- Added IPTV profile for Movistar Triple VLAN

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ASUS RT-AC68R Firmware version 9.0.0.4.380.2695
[Beta release]
Security Related
- Modified the access rights of account mode and share mode to asusware.platform path when lighttpd server is enabled. (Très Acton at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence))
- Modified the access rights to specific port of UPnP server. (Thanks to Acton)
- Updated lighttpd server version to 1.4.39 (Thanks to Tommi)
- Restriced access from wan method to enhance security. (Thanks for David)
- Changed SSH and Telnet default access interface.

New Features
- Supported auto dynamic port changing of UPnP server when ports conflict.
- Supported more ASUS Router App new features
- Added traffic analyzer

Bug fixed
- Fixed the GUI issue for reboot scheduler
- Fixed httpd/ Telnetd/ SSH restart issue after LAN address changed
- Fixed 2.4G connection issue when disabled NAT acceleration