› UKTH forums › 🛜 Wireless Routers & Modems › ASUS & Wireless › ASUS New DSL-AX82U Modem Router Combo – Wifi 6 ASUS New DSL-AX82U Modem Router Combo / Wifi 6 At long last I am now able to (officially) confirm that ASUS are in the process of releasing there latest addition...
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January 26, 2026 at 9:25 pm #41576
Yes, at present the AVM FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro seems to be the only WIF7 DSL box and as suggested, it is not cheap.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:34 pm #41577September 14, 2026 at 5:34 pm #43393New ASUS DSL-AX82U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_25052
Version 3.0.0.4.388_2505248.98 MB2026/09/14Security Fixes
– Strengthened data handling in Networks configuration functions.
– Improved data validation in Networks rule list processing.
– Fixed a data-handling issue in the DNS query caching component.
– Strengthened verification when a software component downloads external resources, improving connection security.
– Adjusted the information response mechanism of the device discovery service, strengthening protection of device information.
– Fixed a data-handling issue in a firmware component on a specific model.
– Improved data-display handling in a web function to enhance browsing security.
– Strengthened input data validation in a device-pairing web function.
– Improved data validation in the configuration file upload/sync function.
– Improved how the account service restart process is handled.
– Removed a non-essential internal function endpoint, strengthening overall access control.
– Adjusted the debug file access mechanism, strengthening protection of internal data.
– Strengthened data handling in the system logging function.You need to login in order to vote
September 14, 2026 at 5:56 pm #43394Wow
There was me thinking it was end of life!
Good to know there is still life left in it :)
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September 14, 2026 at 6:30 pm #43395September 17, 2026 at 5:50 pm #43413Whilst i’ve long moved on from this router when I got fibre, it makes me smile to see it keep chugging long and being kept alive. was a great workhorse
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September 17, 2026 at 6:45 pm #43414It functions fine with fibre, and the DSL element can be turned off, mine will remain in use until I am a bit more confident about the firmware of their current WIFI 7 with 10 GBE routers
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October 28, 2026 at 6:27 pm #44624New ASUS DSL-AX82U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_25110
Version 3.0.0.4.388_2511049.01 MB2026/10/22Supports Surfshark VPN account login for a smoother user experience. (Supported model only)Fixed an issue that could cause DNS resolution failures and loss of Internet access when DNSSEC is enabled.
Security Fixes
Web management interface: Strengthened data handling for the connected device list and added stricter content checks when importing configuration profiles.
Network speed test service: Added allowlist validation for service command parameters, so that only expected values are accepted.
System protection service: Adjusted address parameter validation and event logging, strengthening access control between local services.
Certificate import process: Adjusted file handling and password passing, with stricter parameter validation.
Third-party account authorization: Narrowed the recipients of authorization data to better protect authorization information.
Web management interface: Adjusted the output handling of feedback content.
Notification service: Added identity verification for local connection sources and tightened the related file permission settings.
Mobile device connection authorization: Added a device matching check to strengthen the access token issuance process.
Device discovery service: Removed a non-essential internal function endpoint to strengthen overall access control.
AiMesh: Adjusted data access protection during the node joining process, improving system stability while connections are being established.
System temporary directory: Adjusted the default permissions applied at creation time to narrow local file access.
Network diagnostic data query: Strengthened value range checks for time interval parameters.
Network diagnostic data query: Added allowlist validation for query fields.
Internal data query: Improved field matching logic and optimized the memory release process under error conditions.
Time synchronization settings: Strengthened parameter validation for the server name.
File upload handling: Fixed an issue where certain input formats could cause the web management service to become unresponsive.
Wireless channel selection tool: Adjusted the handling of command parameters to prevent unintended command execution.
Certificate upload: Added a pre-check of archive contents to prevent files from being written to unintended locations.
System configuration file generation: Strengthened parameter content checks to prevent abnormal configuration values from affecting network service settings.
VPN and account authentication services: Adjusted the handling of connection settings and account data, with stricter parameter validation.We recommend updating to this version to maintain optimal protection.
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October 28, 2026 at 6:44 pm #44625Great news again for the DSL-AX82U on this latest firware release.

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