ASUS AP/ROUTER RT-N53

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-N53 Firmware Restoration version 2.0.0.0
OS support: Win XP/ Win Vista/ Win7/ Win8/ Win8.1
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-N53 Firmware Restoration version 2.0.0.0
OS support: Win XP/ Win Vista/ Win7/ Win8/ Win8.1
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-N53 Utility 1.0.0.1.07(For MAC OSX)
- Release Note -
The first version of utility for ASUS RT-N53
Supported MAC OS version: 10.10

GPL of ASUS RT-N53 for firmware 3.0.0.4.376.3754

ASUS RT-N53 Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.130
Fixed:
1. Underline "_" can now be acceptable in device name and computer name.
2. Hide Broadcast option in PPTP VPN server when it is disabled.
3. Fixed multicast IPTV related issues in PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP connection.
4. Fixed IE related parental control issues..
5. Hide ASUS DDNS description when selecting 3rd party service.
6. Fixed script error 'invalid argument on IE'
7. Fixed smart sync JS error
8. Fixed client duplicated issue in network map
Added:
1. Auto adjust time zone in internet setup wizard process.
2. PPTP VPN server status GUI
IPv6
1. Fixed PPP IPv6 global address retrieval
2. added DHCP-PD option
3. Added LAN DHCPv6 server
4. Added network status GUI.
5. Added option domain name if available

ASUS RT-N53 Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.168
Fixed:
1. Disable the Broadcom ACSD service to prevent buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
2. Fixed the administrator name become "undefined" after reseted the router to default.

ASUS RT-N53 Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.311
Fixed:
1. Fixed wireless extension channel related UI issues.
2. Fixed HK DHCP connection issue.
3. Fixed 2.4GHz LED blinking bugs

ASUS RT-N53 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.4561
Security related issues
- Fixed cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79).
- Fixed the authentication bypass (CWE-592).

Improvement
- Redesigned the parental control time setting UI.
- Updated multi language strings.
- Adjusted FW checking algorithm.
- Adjusted Time zone detecting algorithm.
- Improved web UI performance

ASUS RT-N53 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.376.3754
-Fixed infosvr security issue.
-Fixed Cross-site request forgery security issue

ASUS RT-N53 Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.378.6117
- 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.


Bug fixes
- Fixed lease time and lease expires time
- Fixed ethernet connection fail in IPv6 when WAN hwaddr is cloned.
- Fixed allowed and blocked incoming icmp firewall rules.
- Fixed dnsmasq buffer overflow issue.