RMerlin (ASUSWRT-Merlin) Switched to the new 386 codebase

[UK Sentinel]

As of around the End of January, ASUSWRT-Merlin firmware switched to the new 386 codebase.

(386.1 (30-Jan-2021)

Now the reason why I a posting is I was on version 384.19 and after the upgrade I noticed my CPUs where running very high and access to router UI was slow,

Luckily I had already read the Changelog and part of the change from 384 to 386 codebase requires the new firmware to undergo some behind the scenes database maintenance, so I shall give it an hour and see what occurs

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NOTE: Some users upgrading might have to go through some database maintenance on first boot, which means the
router might be slower or have a non-responsive webui for a while.

This can take anywhere from 5 minutes up to an hour, depending on your model, just give it time to complete
the process.

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In a completely sane world, madness is the only freedom (J.G.Ballard).

[UK Sentinel]

I logged back into my RT-AC86U after an hour and CPUs are ticking over nicely and UI is accessible and responsive.

Upgrade of my RT-AC86U from codebase 384 to 386 is job done

 

In a completely sane world, madness is the only freedom (J.G.Ballard).

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