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GL.iNet GL-BE9300 Flint 3 Wi-Fi 7 Router Tri-Band 6 GHz On Amazon is around £160

But yes the new Gl.iNet Flint 4 Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 Home Router Touch Screen (GL-BE14000) is much nearer the £330 mark and Amazon always a great place for a discount

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Yes, I believe the LCD screens on the GL.iNet routers can be turned off.

GL.iNet was founded in 2010, making it about 16 years old (ish).

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ASUS TUF-AX3000 V2 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24049 – 2026/09/14

2026/09/14

Bug Fixes and Enhancements:
Improved stability during the AiMesh node setup process.
Strengthened firewall rule configuration for UPnP, improving port-forwarding stability and firewall rule restoration reliability.

Security 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.
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.

We recommend upgrading to this version to maintain optimal protection.

 

https://www.asus.com/uk/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/tuf-gaming-ax3000-v2/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=TUF-Gaming-AX3000-V2

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Wow also, that is great news

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. kev2021 Said:

ah, google told me dec 2027 lol…. Going to keep looking but due to price, might move to tplink need to find out bit more about them first.

Kev

Take a look at GL.iNet also as these routers are feature rich and offer excellent value.

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ASUS RT-BE92U EoL is December 31, 2028.

https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1051929/

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I’d assume early 2027 to be a safe bet. Also, even when a product officially reaches EOL, ASUS often continues to provide further firmware updates for some time afterwards. For example, the ASUS RT-AC68U, which was released back in 2013, and it actually received another firmware update this year.

Conversely, the DSL-AX82U support finished exactly four years after it was released, so no guarantees.

Edit, I stand corrected, ASUS just released a new firmware for the DSL-AX82U.

• This reply was modified 1 week, 2 days ago by UK Sentinel. Reason: New ASUS DSL-AX82U firmware not added

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I had this exact problem only the other day hence the above reference. I sold an Apple Watch over a year ago, but for some weird reason, the new owner contacted me to say it was ‘Locked to Owner’ after they did a factory reset .

They were also miffed because they’d set up an Apple Watch with their new Apple Account and everything was working well.

 

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Looks like the RT-AX86U is now Eol of Life (EoL)

 

Note; ASUS I believe must keep issuing security updates for EoL routers in the UK until 31 December 2026, because PSTI law requires manufacturers to maintain security support for the full declared period.

https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1051929/

 

 

https://www.asus.com/event/network/eol-product/

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ASUS GT-AX11000 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24548

2026/09/02

 

New Features:
New Time Zone Options: Added “Vancouver, Whitehorse (PST7)” and “Edmonton, Yellowknife (MST6)” time zone options for Canada.

Bug Fixes and Enhancements:
Strengthened firewall rule configuration for UPnP, improving port-forwarding stability and firewall rule restoration reliability.

Security 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.

We recommend upgrading to this version to maintain optimal protection.

 

https://rog.asus.com/networking/rog-rapture-gt-ax11000-model/helpdesk_bios/

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FRITZ!OS 8.40 Lab Introduces New Features Ahead of 8.50 Release

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ASUS TUF-AX6000 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_34098

2026/08/31

 

New Features:
New Time Zone Options: Added “Vancouver, Whitehorse (PST7)” and “Edmonton, Yellowknife (MST6)” time zone options for Canada.

Bug Fixes and Enhancements:
Improved stability during the AiMesh node setup process.

Security 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.
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.

We recommend upgrading to this version to maintain optimal protection.

 

 

https://www.asus.com/uk/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/tuf-gaming-ax6000/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=TUF-Gaming-AX6000

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ASUS ZenWiFi_BT8_Firmware Version 3.0.0.6.102_58542

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2026/08/28

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Bug Fixes and Enhancements:
Support LED scheduler capabilities.
Improved client list update flow and related UI responsiveness.
Improved configuration matching accuracy in specific scenarios.
Improved AiMesh stability.
Improved IPv6 connectivity stability in selected reboot/reconnect scenarios.
Fixed specific LAN/UPnP behavior issues after setup.Security Fixes:
Applied multiple security hardening updates across system components.
Improved input validation and request-handling protections in selected paths.
Included security fixes in affected services/modules (including bundled components).
Added defenses for memory-safety and injection-related risk patterns.

We recommend upgrading to this version to maintain optimal protection.

https://www.asus.com/uk/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-systems/asus-zenwifi/asus-zenwifi-bt8/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=ASUS-ZenWiFi-BT8

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. Nick Holland Said:

Hi Skip, just loaded version 58542. Happy Bank Holiday (not here in Malta).

Always embrace change and new technology. Never say “I can’t do that” instead say “I haven’t done that before, but I’ll give it a try”

 

Another new firmware release from ASUS for the ASUS ZenWiFi BT8, nice find

 

 

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Logged into my RT-BE92U this morning and its alerting me that a new ASUSWRT-Merlin firmware – 3006.102.8_4 is available.

Currently I’m running 3006.102.8 and ill have to see these new Fixes have any benefit to myself as currently happy with 3006.102.8.

 

 

Changlog: 3006.102.8_4

`3006.102.8_4 (20-Aug-2026)
- UPDATED: OpenVPN to 2.7.6.
- UPDATED: miniupnpd to 2.3.11.
- CHANGED: When downgrading an OVPN server from TLS Encrypt V2
           mode to tls auth mode, the V2 key will be replaced
           with an appropriate V1 key.
- CHANGED: IPv6 address provided as second argumnet to ddns-start
           script (aligns with 3004.388)
- FIXED: Cannot connect to gaming servers if a game forwards
         a port through UPnP (3006.102.8 regression)
- FIXED: A couple of potential security issues in httpd and
         ipsec cert handling
- FIXED: netstat-nat would return an empty list if no option
         is selected on the Netool webui interface`

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