BE98 v2 - Firmware from beta 2 will not apply #697
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I have never heard of a GT-BE98U V2. |
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I have search information about v2, as I was wondering what they fixed in new revision, but I couldn't find any information. If you will get info from Asus, please post it here :) |
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Its the default in UK for past couple of months, unless a retailer has old stock. It's likely to be similar in other countries now or if not, soon. Thanks GNUTON for reaching out to Asus/Merlin/Others for clarification. I only bought this because of Merlin/GNUTON firmware, the stock firmware is horrible, mainly because of lack of AMTM and add-ons as well as DNS Director and that awful ROG GUI :) I had initially flashed to latest release Asus stock firmware as part of setup: v3.0.0.6.102_36852 and it was this that GNUTON's firmware would not apply (ROG or Classic UI firmware). Asus have also made it that you can no longer flash back to a previous Asus stock firmware too. There is a thread on SNB Forums that says a barometer is going to be added to an upcoming future 2.5/2.7 hardware revision for the BE98 Pro as well. I don't know if this will affect the BE98 later, as I THINK the requirement is a USA requirement and BE98 is not aimed at US market. A customer references on Asus forums, the v2 BE98 here: And the SNB forum link for v2 of BE98 Pro: It might be that the BE98 v2 simply has the AFC added as stated in the SNB forums, but could equally just be a component change if they found quality issue that caused failures/returns. |
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I have just realeized we got this news from asus a few months back. So my current guess is that this will be fixed with the new GPL taht we will get from ASUS soon. |
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OK, thank you. I eagerly await a new version then, as the Asus stock firmware has driven me nuts. I reported so many issues back to Asus via feedback with bugs already. On Asus firmware, Network Map>Client list has display issues and issues around saying STATIC or MANUAL when its all DHCP, VPN Fusion with Sharksurf doesn't allow me to actually define which devices go through it due to mandatory ticks on most devices, Adaptive QOS just seems broken before I even get onto annoyances with WIFI setup and things on Guest network that you'd actually like to set on Main Network WiFi like bandwidth limiter, different DHCP IP address range to main LAN network etc. |
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I've a v2 GT-BE98 and I installed Gnuton FW without any issue... |
I don't know how then. I have a BRAND NEW sealed one, with latest Asus Stock firmware, and before I even had it in service, it would not load GNUTON "3006.102.1_1-gnuton0_beta2" firmware using the inbuilt updater. Mine definitely says "H/W Ver 2.0" and "MFG Year 2024" on the box. It could be because Asus made changes in 3.0.0.6.102_36852-gfe236b0_925-gd358a_BB0B because they don't want customers to flash back either? It might do code checks and the current GPL in GNUTON/Merlin may be older in the Beta? Just re-downloaded GNUTON firmware again, and tried to apply, see picture: |
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If you have 3.0.0.6.102_36852, I'm quite sure you cannot downgrade it...: *Please be advised that due to an architecture upgrade in AiMesh, we highly discourage downgrading to earlier firmware versions as it may result in connectivity problems. If you experience any difficulties, we suggest resetting the AiMesh router to its default settings and re-establishing the mesh connection. This is the disclaimer of the firmware download for that version |
Yep, that why I think this beta won't apply after I had completed the Asus setup process and Asus firmware update. In any event new customers will be landed with same issue going forward as v2 is current stock unless a retailer has older stock. |
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Have you started flash from FW version? |
Went through Asus setup as brand new and arrived at 3.0.0.6.102_36852-gfe236b0_925-gd358a_BB0B. Not sure if it will allow a flash back to April's Asus firmware from before this one - I know they recommend not doing because of AIMesh issues with previous firmware, but I don't have AIMESH. If flashing back means it doesn't cause a permanent issue then I could try as would want to be flashing to GNUTON after anyway. I've had Asus routers for years, using Merlin's firmware as been in the supported list and never have had Asus put stuff into firmware that prevents flashing. |
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GPL Gnuton older |
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Just got the BE98 here in Australia; very keen for a Merlin update here. Have also tried putting the router in DFU mode and it still fails. The lack of AdGuard + unbound as stock on the router is killing me. |
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The BE-98 I've gotten in Singapore is V2 as well, no luck flashing firmware |
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Asus released 3.0.0.6.102_36855 today. Have not upgraded, for fear of new (as yet unreleased) GNUTON release not applying. |
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@unisoftenterprises I do not get that.. feel free to update the firmware. |
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GT-BE98 is sold as GT-BE25000 in the United States. Does the GT-BE25000 support this firmware? |
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Can you flash the latest asus stock gt-be98 fw on it? If that works then my version should work too. |
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Stock firmware for GT-BE98 (not Pro model) should apply to the GT-BE25000 as exactly the same version and change control notes. |
@gnuton Do you know the difference between v1.0 and v2.0? We know what 2.5/2.7 will bring, but I'm wondering if we know what 2.0 changed? |
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@gnuton Hi, do you know, roughly, when v2 will be supported? Thank you |
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No timeline yet. We are waiting for the goals from Asus. I can ping them again to get some insights. |
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@gnuton If you could that would be great, many thanks |
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Asus is preparing the GPLs and we will get within 15 days. So Most probabily the new firmware will be available in december (as previously planned). |
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@gnuton Thank you very much for the information |
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I am eagerly awaiting an update so we can get a newer @gnuton firmware but in the meantime I may have some good news for those having trouble flashing the current beta So these routers simply do not allow a downgrade from the newest couple of firmwares and that's why you get the failed message, I bought a used GT-BE98 v1 and encountered the issue however I was able to get gnuton firmware working The way to do it is to downgrade the current firmware to an earlier firmware so then you can upgrade to gnuton. This cannot be done from the standard router gui though. So these are the steps: Head over to Asus support site: https://rog.asus.com/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-model/helpdesk_download/ At this point your free to flash gnuton using the GUI I have only tested this on a v1, someone above mentioned gnuton works on a v2 so this process could very well work on a v2 also but you do this at your own risk, even if you have a v1 again you do this at your own risk, but the process worked for me and I'm happily now on gnuton so thanks @gnuton |
Please, can you upload the firmware to a file sharing service? |
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Thank you for the description, @liamstears. I was able to successfully reset the firmware on my GT-BE98 (HW Version 2.0) using it and upload the latest gnuton version (GT-BE98_3006_102.1_1-gnuton0_beta2). It was a bit tricky, but it worked flawlessly in the end. Perhaps my description will help others as well:
Cheers! |
RMerlin wrote how to easily disable the firmware downgrade ban.
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Hi there, |
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Will try when back home. Thanks for all your work on this. |
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@unisoftenterprises thanks for the hint. |
Gnuton offers a choice of interface options. I, on the contrary, like the ROG interface. |
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Does this beta firmware have the VLAN GUI under LAN menu option? |
Yes, running latest one myself and it's there: https://github.com/gnuton/asuswrt-merlin.ng/releases/tag/3006.102.3_1-gnuton0_beta1 |
thank you. |
So, still no 802.1q options on WAN page, right? |
Not that I can see... |
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### Some feedback on 3006.102.3_1-gnuton1 beta 1 using GT-BE98 (v2 hardware):
Other than this, so far its working well, and look forward to final version release. |
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Another observation: On a mobile phone, when pressing the WIRELESS menu option, the page for wireless settings does not resize for mobile screen and is too big to fit. All the other menu options on classic Asus UI do resize. This is Microsoft Edge browser v131.0.2903.145 on Android 14. |
There wasn't in Asus stock firmware. VLAN options for WAN are under LAN > IPTV and then Manual Settings option. |
Not for GT-BE98, but for RT-BE88U and RT-BE86U it's on WAN page and it could prevent the issue of not using the 2,5Gbit WAN port because of being specified on LAN section |
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@unisoftenterprises a factory reset from stock to merlin is necessary. That could also prevents small bugs and lags. |
I can confirm same behaviour on mine, fully reset still does it, using brave browser (built on chromium) |
Router Model Affected
Models: GT-BE98U
Not the BE98 Pro model as in UK and BE98U is the model.
Firmware Version Affected
3006.102.1_1-gnuton0_beta2
Is this bug present in upstream Merlin releases too?
Not applicable as Merlin only does the PRO model.
Describe the bug
Brand new GT-BE98U hardware version 2. Applies latest Asus firmware fine.
When going to apply GNUTON build, a firmware unsuccessful message because of transmission error or model.
Checksum fine.
To Reproduce
Get v2 BE98
Apply GNUTON Beta 2 firmware, watch for error dialogue.
Expected behaviour
For it to apply.
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