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UKTH forums 🛜 Wireless Routers & Modems ASUS & Wireless Asus ET8 UK release Hello all I live in the UK and I was about to order the Asus XT8 Mesh system but then I read about the newer model ET8 that was released... Reply To: Asus ET8 UK release Hello all I live in the UK and I was about to order the Asus XT8 Mesh system but then I read about the newer model ET8 that was released…

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ASUS ZenWiFi ET8 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_25174

version 3.0.0.4.388_25174

2025/09/09

 

This version of firmware is only applicable to ZenWiFi ET8 of HW Ver: 1.0, please check the product label before utilizing. You can check the hardware version from the product SN label or box label.

Important: After installing this firmware, we strongly recommend performing a factory-default reset to activate every new security adjustment.

Security Enhancements:
– Password Policy Upgrade – Minimum of 10 characters, including at least one letter, one digit, and one special character; disallows consecutive identical characters; hardens defense against brute-force attacks.
– HTTPS on 8443 – Management interface now served over TLS by default.
– UPnP Disabled – Universal Plug and Play starts in the off state for reduced surface exposure.
– AiCloud Authentication Hardening (CWE-287) – Added layered verification.
– Authentication Logic Refactor – Removed redundant code paths for a lean sign-in flow.
– Memory Safety Guard (CWE-476) – Introduced null-reference protections across critical services.
– Enhanced IPsec Parameter Validation – The existing input checks have been hardened.
– Data Exposure Mitigation (CWE-200) – Reinforced controls on sensitive pathways.
– Detailed Audit Trails – Expanded logging within the authentication module.

System Improvements:
– Connection Stability – Core algorithms refined for steadier links.
– Scheduling Accuracy – Timed tasks execute reliably under PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP WAN modes.
– Client List Maintenance – Resolved an issue that prevented offline devices from being removed from the client list

https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-wifi-system/zenwifi-wifi-systems/asus-zenwifi-et8/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=ASUS-ZenWiFi-ET8

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