ASUS AP/ROUTER RT-N56U

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

ASUS RT-N56U Device Discovery version 1.4.6.5
You can use the device discovery tool to find the IP address of wireless router.

OS Support: Win 2003 / Win XP / Win Vista / Win 8

Language: English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Russian / Czech / Polish / Portuguese (Portugal) / Portuguese (Brazil) / Greek / Hungarian / Romanian / Thai / Turkish / Danish / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish

ASUS RT-N56U Device Discovery version 1.4.6.4
You can use the device discovery tool to find the IP address of wireless router.

OS Support: Win 2003 / Win XP / Win Vista / Win 7

Language: English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Russian / Czech / Polish / Portuguese (Portugal) / Portuguese (Brazil) / Greek / Hungarian / Romanian / Thai / Turkish / Danish / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish

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-N56U Utility of MFP Version 1.0.3.0
Utility supports MFP (Multi-function Peripheral, MFP or All-in-One Printer) for win XP / win Vista / win 7

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

Utility supports MFP (Multi-function Peripheral, MFP or All-in-One Printer) version 1.0.3.3
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: Win 2003 / Win XP / Win Vista / Win 7 / Win 8

Utility supports MFP (Multi-function Peripheral, MFP or All-in-One Printer) version 1.0.3.4
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: Win 2003 / Win XP / Win Vista / Win 7 / Win 8

ASUS Firmware Restoration version 2.0.0.0
OS support: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
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-N56U 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 Download Master Utility 2.2.2.8(for Windows)
Support OS : Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10
Language: English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese

ASUS RT-N56U utilities 4.1.2.7
Utility Supports: English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Russian / Czech / Polish / Portuguese (Portugal) / Portuguese (Brazil)
Note: Please use firmware version 1.0.0.7

ASUS RT-N56U utility for firmware 1.0.0.9

ASUS RT-N56U utilities 4.1.4.2
Utility Supports: English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Russian / Czech / Polish / Portuguese (Portugal) / Portuguese (Brazil)

Note: Please use firmware version 1.0.1.2
1. Added: showing error message when upload the firmware of wrong model
2. Fixed the UI display when enable Download Master

ASUS RT-N56U beta utility 4.1.5.3 is only for Russia
Download Master: remove version limitation

ASUS RT-N56U utilities 4.1.6.6
Utility Supports: English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Russian / Czech / Polish / Portuguese (Portugal) / Portuguese (Brazil) / Greek / Hungarian / Romanian / Turkish / Thai
Note: Please use firmware version 1.0.1.3

1. Add Greek, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish and Thai language support.
2. Download Master: Add USB repair wizard.
3. Live Update: Change the download server link

ASUS RT-N56U utilities 4.1.8.0
Utility Supports: English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Russian / Czech / Polish / Portuguese (Portugal) / Portuguese (Brazil) / Greek / Hungarian / Romanian / Turkish / Thai
Note: Please use firmware version 1.0.1.4 and 1.0.1.4o

1. Add: GPL source (v.1.0.1.4).
2. Live Update: Add download link after download failed.

ASUS RT-N56U Utility Version 4.2.1.8
Notice: only for firmware version 1.0.1.7c and 1.0.1.7f
Fixed the function--"pause/stop" of Download Master

Supported Language:
English / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Russian / Czech / Polish / Portuguese (Portugal) / Portuguese (Brazil) / Greek / Hungarian / Romanian / Turkish / Thai / Danish / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish / Japanese

ASUS RT-N56U Utility Version 4.2.4.8
Notice: only for firmware version 1.0.1.8b, 1.0.1.8d, 1.0.1.8e, 1.0.1.8f and 1.0.1.8i
Fixed the bug for download master of UI display

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

ASUS RT-N56U Utility 1.0.0.1.07(For MAC OSX)
- Release Note -
The first version of utility for ASUS RT-N56U
Supported MAC OS version: 10.10

ASUS AiCloud Application for Android
- Release note -
1. Support Session-based Authentication
2. Support Smart Sync Setting
3. Support Tunnel Protocol
4. Add DNS Server for China
5. Optimization of Thumbnail Display Process & Efficiency

App of AiCloud Version 1.0.0.2.82 for Android
1. Fix several issues will cause app crash.
2. Fix user cannot use Smart Access when changing login account.
3. Fix file name with character"#" cannot be opened on android 2.3.4
4. Fix favorite folder error message.
5. Fix process flow error on quick setup.
6. Fix AiCloud cannot be enabled by app on some models.
7. Modify image cache mechanism.
8. Modify security code operation mechanism.
9. Modify feedback function with tags.
10. Modify SMS sharing method on pad.
11. Modify background playing mechanism.
12. Add multi-language support.
13. Add manual WOL(Wake on LAN).
14. Enhance user experiences on RT-N14U platform.

ASUS AiCloud's APP
- Release note -

1. Bug fix
2. Fix connection issue due to firewall.
(Please also update your router firmware to latest version)

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.7177
- Release Note -

[For Japan Only]
Security fixes
- Fixed CSRF and XSS vulnerability when router is in default status (user does not set the router yet)

MD5: 977638ca5bfe49bd7a56107a0d4ce30b

GPL of ASUS RT-N56U for firmware 3.0.0.4.376.3754

GPL of ASUS RT-N56U for firmware 1.0.1.8t

GPL of ASUS RT-N56U for firmware 3.0.0.4.374.5656

GPL of ASUS RT-N56U for firmware 3.0.0.4.374.979

GPL of ASUS RT-N56U for firmware 3.0.0.4.376.1665

GPL of ASUS RT-N56U for firmware 3.0.0.4.376.3637

GPL of ASUS RT-N56U for firmware 3.0.0.4.376.3879

GPL of ASUS RT-N55U for firmware 3.0.0.4.378.4850

GPL of ASUS RT-N56U for firmware 3.0.0.4.378.6065

RT-N56U#FW1014#UT4180

AiCloud version 1.0.1.0 update
Fixed AiCloud vulnerability related bugs.

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware Version 1.0.1.8t
Please note: This version is original blue UI style, not ASUSWRT firmware.
Fixed:
1. 2.4Ghz compatibility issue for some specific devices.
2. WPS setting related bugs.

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.130
Fixed:
1. Fixed AiCloud vulnerability related bugs.
2. Underline "_" can now be acceptable in device name and computer name.
3. Hide Broadcast option in PPTP VPN server when it is disabled.
4. Fixed multicast IPTV related issues in PPPoE/PPTP/L2TP connection.
5. Fixed IE related parental control issues.
6. Fixed 3G dongle related issue.
7. Hide ASUS DDNS description when selecting 3rd party service.
8. Fixed script error 'invalid argument on IE'
9. Fixed smart sync JS error
10. Fixed JST time zone issue.
11. Reduced the redundant packets when used 3G/4G dongle as WAN and opened web browser.
12. Fixed the traffic monitor related issues when used 3G/4G dongle as WAN,
13. Fixed client duplicated issue in network map
14. removed modem setting button in AP mode
15. 2.4Ghz compatibility issue for some specific devices
Added:
1. Auto adjust time zone in internet setup wizard process.
2. PPTP VPN server status GUI
3. Recognized .rmvb files as video format in media server.
4. Show more detail information in USB application install process.
5. Unmount all disks with 1-click
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
3G/4G dongles
1. Support Yota LTE dongle LU150
2. Support ZTE LTE dongle MF821
3. Support 3G dongle Q110
4. Support Huawei EC306

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.979
Fixed:
1. Fixed throughput issue when VPN server broadcast is enabled.
2. Fixed DNS Amplified DDoS vulnerability.
3. Fixed media server related issues.

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.239
Fixed:
1. Fixed HK ISP DHCP connection issue.
2. Fixed USB application update related issues.

ASUS RT-N56U 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. Improved web UI performance.

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.374.4561
Security related issues:
- Force changing FTP from anonymous to account mode after firmware upgraded.
- Patched IPv6 user interface from Merlin's build.

UI
- Fixed IE and Firefox compatibility issues.
- Network map will show notification when newer firmware available.

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.5656
Security related issues:
1. Fixed remote command execution vulnerability
2. Fixed parameters buffer overflow vulnerability
3. Fixed XSS(Cross Site Scripting) vulnerability
4. Fixed CSRF(Cross Site Request Forgery) vulnerability
5. Added auto logout function. The timeout time can be configured in - Administration--> System
6. Included patches related to network map. Thanks for Merlin's contribution.
7. Fixed password disclosure in source code when adminstrator logged in. 

Others:
1. Fixed IPTV related issues.
2. Modified the 3G/LTE dongle setting process in quick internet setup wizard.
3. Fixed Parental control check box UI issues.
4. Modified the FTP/ Samba permission setting UI
5. Modified media server setting UI
6. Samba/ media server/ iTunes server name can be changed.
7. Fixed wake on lan magic packet sending issue.
8. Fixed false alarm for samba and ftp permission.
9. Fixed IPv6 related issues.

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-N56U Firmware Version 3.0.0.4.374.979
Fixed:
1. Fixed throughput issue when VPN server broadcast is enabled.
2. Fixed DNS Amplified DDoS vulnerability.
3. Fixed media server related issues.

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.376.1665
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

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.376.3637
[Important] Please press the reset button more than five seconds to reset the router after firmware updated

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.

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 the NTP sync issue in AP mode.
- Fixed multiple user interface issues.

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.376.3754
-Fixed infosvr security issue.
-Fixed Cross-site request forgery security issue

Asus RT-N56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.376.3879
[Important] This firmware version only for Japan

Release note:
- Fix security issues.

md5:6fbf17d037babb0ef3104a224e9b05c5 image/RT-N56U_3.0.0.4_376_3879-gb1e5053.trx

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.4850
Release note:
- Add DDNS support method and tutorials on web interface when DDNS is not able to use in some areas.

MD5：738e66474f9ebc8b0fe4350ed6b8b08d

ASUS RT-N56U 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.

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.7410
- Release Note -
[For Japan Only]
Security fixes
- Fixed CSRF and XSS vulnerability when router is in default status (user does not set the router yet)
- Fixed GUI related issues

ASUS RT-N56U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.378.6065
Japan only version
[Please note] This version changed the login username and password authentication method. After firmware updated, please press the reset button more than five seconds to reset the router to avoid some compatibility issues.

Security fixed
- Enhance the login authentication strength and fixed CSRF related issues.

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

MD5：b2ebe11dd02801783803b2c9882c4c58
*This MD5 checksum is for *.trx, please unzip the downloaded zip file then check the *.trx MD5.