Reply To: RT-AX86U Firmware Update Hi all, Looks to be a new firmware version out for the RT-AX86U (Version 3.0.0.4.386.44130). Anyone using/tested this to see if its ok to update to? My RT-AX86U hasn’t…

[kev2021]

Thanks, I saw that but the most recent version of firmware update says just 86U , no mention of the 86S, unlike the previous version which says 86U and 86S so I figured they are not all for both models?  I’ve downloaded the previous one in preparation as didn’t want to risk it.

From what I recall from brief looking around, it was devices dropping off WIFI I believe. However some people have said it’s ok so not too sure, guess it depends what devices you have. Just sloghtly concerned due to Nest but fingers crossed it will be ok :)

I’m going to set it up tomorrow as I need to do it all live as the router seems to want me to go through setup stuff, even if choosing manual so I’ll let it do its think when I connect it all live.  I need to make a note of some settings etc to re-apply when router is up and running.

Plan is :-

Set wired and WIFI devices to DHCP (prob be easier incase switching fails, i wont have devices set in wrong IP range)

unplug BT cable from BT smart hub but leave it on so all devices still connected, just no internet.

Setup Draytek & 86S, run through wizard and get it online

Update to latest firmware

Turn off features don’t use

Setup main WIFI and Guest WIFI, turn off BT smart hub WIFI and enable on 86S so devices should see no WIFI for a few seconds then see the 86S WIFI and re-connect.

Re-setup few WIFI and wired devices on fixed IP on new router, making sure to just DHCP range to allow for static devices.

Fingers crossed all goes well.

Kev

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