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Thank you, I will look into the spacing points you have made and see if I can make any adjustments

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Let us know how it goes

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Not tried any of his firmwares but always good to see new and established SNB Forum members getting involved.

Based (Registered) in Florida (US) I believe, should be interesting watching his progress.

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ASUS RT-BE88U Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_39450

2026/10/07

 

This update includes a required change for the Speedtest service. If Speedtest is supported on your model, you must install this update to continue using it. Please refer to Speedtest Service Announcement for details.

[Service Announcement] Adjustment to the Speedtest Feature on ASUS Networking Products | Official Support | ASUS Global

– Supports Surfshark VPN account login for a smoother user experience. (Supported model only)

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.

– AiCloud: Strengthened the data handling mechanism for the network neighborhood host list.
– AiCloud: Improved how share link identifiers are generated, and adjusted the file and disk information query process.
– AiCloud: Strengthened authentication and path validation for remote file access.
– 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.

 

https://www.asus.com/uk/supportonly/rt-be88u/helpdesk_bios/

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ASUS GT-AXE16000 Firmware Version 3.0.0.6.102_37547

 2026/10/06

 

This update includes a required change for the Speedtest service. If Speedtest is supported on your model, you must install this update to continue using it. Please refer to Speedtest Service Announcement for details.

[Service Announcement] Adjustment to the Speedtest Feature on ASUS Networking Products | Official Support | ASUS Global

Supports Surfshark VPN account login for a smoother user experience. (Supported model only)

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.
AiCloud: Strengthened the data handling mechanism for the network neighborhood host list.
AiCloud: Improved how share link identifiers are generated, and adjusted the file and disk information query process.
AiCloud: Strengthened authentication and path validation for remote file access.
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.

 

https://rog.asus.com/uk/networking/rog-rapture-gt-axe16000-model/helpdesk_bios/

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ASUS RT-AX92U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_23895

2026/10/05

 

This update includes a required change for the Speedtest service. If Speedtest is supported on your model, you must install this update to continue using it. Please refer to Speedtest Service Announcement for details.

[Service Announcement] Adjustment to the Speedtest Feature on ASUS Networking Products | Official Support | ASUS Global

Supports Surfshark VPN account login for a smoother user experience. (Supported model only)

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.

 

 

https://www.asus.com/uk/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-gaming-routers/rt-ax92u/helpdesk_bios/?model2Name=RT-AX92U

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New Asuswrt-Merlin 3006.102.9 release …

 

Good to see the introduction of AQM for some ASUS models (not RT-BE92U – RT-BE58_Go) which helps reducing bufferbloat through improved queue management and I just noticed the Security Update notifications tab under > System Log, but that may have been there previously and I never noticed.

Have been running this for about a week now on my RT-BE92U and so far no real issues.

 

https://www.asuswrt-merlin.net/download

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ASUS are currently making changes to the built-in Speedtest feature across their routers. No word on a BQ16-specific fix, but I’d keep an eye on upcoming firmware releases.

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ASUS ZenWiFi BT8 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_58600

2026/10/01

 

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.
AiCloud: Strengthened the data handling mechanism for the network neighborhood host list.
AiCloud: Improved how share link identifiers are generated, and adjusted the file and disk information query process.
AiCloud: Strengthened authentication and path validation for remote file access.
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.

 

 

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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ASUS GT-BE98 Pro Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_39441

2026/10/01

 

This update includes a required change for the Speedtest service. If Speedtest is supported on your model, you must install this update to continue using it. Please refer to Speedtest Service Announcement for details.

[Service Announcement] Adjustment to the Speedtest Feature on ASUS Networking Products | Official Support | ASUS Global

Supports Surfshark VPN account login for a smoother user experience. (Supported model only)

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.
AiCloud: Strengthened the data handling mechanism for the network neighborhood host list.
AiCloud: Improved how share link identifiers are generated, and adjusted the file and disk information query process.
AiCloud: Strengthened authentication and path validation for remote file access.
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.
Fixed VLAN related issues.

We recommend updating to this version to maintain optimal protection.

 

 

https://rog.asus.com/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be98-pro/helpdesk_bios/

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. dodgydrains Said:

Looks like the BQ16 is not recieving the Asus firmware update love this time round, maybe they are working on it for a bit longer to make it even better.

I went over 100 days of uptime with no issues at all.

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Crytptic as always they are.

Yes, I think that’s what makes the wording interesting. I had a look at ASUS’s actual announcement here:

https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1057454/

ASUS says the Speedtest service is being “adjusted” from October 2026 and refers to it as a “unified optimisation adjustment”, but doesn’t actually explain what has changed.

My guess would be that something has changed on the backend/service side, which means ASUS needs to change the implementation in the firmware. If this is related to a change by Ookla, for example, that would explain why the existing Speedtest implementation suddenly needs a firmware update.

But that’s only speculation, ASUS doesn’t mention Ookla, losing access to the old backend, or any backend problems.

 

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ASUS ZenWiFi BT10 Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_39436

2026/09/30

 

This update includes a required change for the Speedtest service. If Speedtest is supported on your model, you must install this update to continue using it. Please refer to Speedtest Service Announcement for details.

[Service Announcement] Adjustment to the Speedtest Feature on ASUS Networking Products | Official Support | ASUS Global

Supports Surfshark VPN account login for a smoother user experience. (Supported model only)

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.
AiCloud: Strengthened the data handling mechanism for the network neighborhood host list.
AiCloud: Improved how share link identifiers are generated, and adjusted the file and disk information query process.
AiCloud: Strengthened authentication and path validation for remote file access.
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.

 

https://www.asus.com/uk/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-wifi-system/zenwifi-wifi-systems/asus-zenwifi-bt10/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=ASUS-ZenWiFi-BT10

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ASUS RT-BE86U Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_39436

2026/09/29

This update includes a required change for the Speedtest service. If Speedtest is supported on your model, you must install this update to continue using it. Please refer to Speedtest Service Announcement for details.

[Service Announcement] Adjustment to the Speedtest Feature on ASUS Networking Products | Official Support | ASUS Global

Supports Surfshark VPN account login for a smoother user experience. (Supported model only)

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.
AiCloud: Strengthened the data handling mechanism for the network neighborhood host list.
AiCloud: Improved how share link identifiers are generated, and adjusted the file and disk information query process.
AiCloud: Strengthened authentication and path validation for remote file access.
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.

 

https://www.asus.com/uk/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be86u/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=RT-BE86U

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ASUS GT-BE19000AI Firmware version 3.0.0.6.102_40770

2026/09/23

 

This update includes a required change for the Speedtest service. If Speedtest is supported on your model, you must install this update to continue using it. Please refer to Speedtest Service Announcement for details.
https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1057454/

Supports Surfshark VPN account login for a smoother user experience. (Supported model only)

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.

 

https://rog.asus.com/uk/networking/rog-rapture-gt-be19000ai/helpdesk_bios/

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