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The RT-AX59U is a Dual Band WiFi 6 router, featuring four Gbit LAN ports, one Gbit WAN port and a clean case.
Supported Versions
Hardware Highlights
Installation
Flash Layout
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Find out flash layout, then add the flash layout table here (copy, paste, modify the example).
Please check out the article Flash layout. It contains examples and explanations that describe how to document the flash layout.
Easy Installation
This section deals with
How you install OpenWrt from a device freshly opened
The steps required such as reset to factory defaults if the device has already been configured
Note: Reset router to factory defaults if it has been previously configured.
Download .trx file from https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A20QdjK7Udagu31FSszpWAk8-cGlCwsq (trx image is unofficial image, you may need to be used with caution.)
Browse to
http://www.asusrouter.com/Advanced_FirmwareUpgrade_Content.aspUpload .trx file to router
Wait for it to reboot
trx image is initramfs version. You must upgrade to squashfs version.
Browse to
http://192.168.1.1/cgi-bin/luci/admin/system/flashif LuCI is installedUpload squashfs version .bin file to router.
Wait for it to reboot
Telnet to 192.168.1.1 and set a root password, or browse to
http://192.168.1.1if LuCI is installed.
OEM installation using the TFTP method
→ generic.flashing.tftp
Specific values needed for tftp
Enter values for “FILL-IN” below
| Bootloader tftp server IPv4 address | FILL-IN |
|---|---|
| Bootloader MAC address (special) | FILL-IN |
| Firmware tftp image | Latest OpenWrt release (NOTE: Name must contain “tftp”) |
| TFTP transfer window | FILL-IN seconds |
| TFTP window start | approximately FILL-IN seconds after power on |
| TFTP client required IP address | FILL-IN |
Upgrading OpenWrt
→ generic.sysupgrade
These are generic instructions. Update with your router's specifics.
LuCI Web Upgrade Process
Browse to
http://192.168.1.1/cgi-bin/luci/mini/system/upgrade/LuCI Upgrade URLUpload image file for sysupgrade to LuCI
Wait for reboot
Terminal Upgrade Process
If you don't have a GUI (LuCI) available, you can alternatively upgrade via the command line.There are two command line methods for upgrading:
sysupgrademtd
Note: It is important that you put the firmware image into the ramdisk (/tmp) before you start flashing.
sysupgrade
Login as root via SSH on 192.168.1.1, then enter the following commands:
cd /tmpwget http://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/trunk/XXX/xxx.abcsysupgrade /tmp/xxx.abc
mtd
If sysupgrade does not support this router, use mtd.
Login as root via SSH on 192.168.1.1, then enter the following commands:
cd /tmpwget http://downloads.openwrt.org/snapshots/trunk/XXX/xxx.abcmtd write /tmp/xxx.abc linux && reboot
Debricking
→ generic.debrick
Failsafe mode
→ failsafe_and_factory_reset
Basic configuration
→ Basic configuration After flashing, proceed with this.
Set up your Internet connection, configure wireless, configure USB port, etc.
Specific Configuration
Please fill in real values for this device, then remove the EXAMPLEs
Network interfaces
The default network configuration is:
| Interface Name | Description | Default configuration |
|---|---|---|
| br-lan | EXAMPLE LAN & WiFi | EXAMPLE 192.168.1.1/24 |
| vlan0 (eth0.0) | EXAMPLE LAN ports (1 to 4) | EXAMPLE None |
| vlan1 (eth0.1) | EXAMPLE WAN port | EXAMPLE DHCP |
| wl0 | EXAMPLE WiFi | EXAMPLE Disabled |
Switch Ports (for VLANs)
Please fill in real values for this device, then remove the EXAMPLEs
Numbers 0-3 are Ports 1-4 as labeled on the unit, number 4 is the Internet (WAN) on the unit, 5 is the internal connection to the router itself. Don't be fooled: Port 1 on the unit is number 3 when configuring VLANs. vlan0 = eth0.0, vlan1 = eth0.1 and so on.
| Port | Switch port |
|---|---|
| Internet (WAN) | EXAMPLE 4 |
| LAN 1 | EXAMPLE 3 |
| LAN 2 | EXAMPLE 2 |
| LAN 3 | EXAMPLE 1 |
| LAN 4 | EXAMPLE 0 |
Buttons
→ hardware.button on howto use and configure the hardware button(s).Here, we merely name the buttons, so we can use them in the above Howto.
Please fill in real values for this device, then remove the EXAMPLEs
The Asus RT-AX59U has the following buttons:
| BUTTON | Event |
|---|---|
| EXAMPLE Reset | reset |
| EXAMPLE Secure Easy Setup | ses |
| EXAMPLE No buttons at all. | - |
Hardware
Info
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Photos
Front:
Insert photo of front of the casing
Back:
Insert photo of back of the casing
Backside label:
Insert photo of backside label
Opening the Case
Note: This will void your warranty! There is a tiny sticker on the bottom hex screw that informs you of this.
Tools Needed
3/32 inch or 2.3mm hex driver
Spudger
Cross-head screwdriver (if you want to remove the PCB from the case)
Steps to Open Up
| Instructions | Images |
|---|---|
| 1. Gather items to begin disassembly and use a flat, clear surface. | |
| 2. Begin by using a spudger to gently pry the top panel off. Be gentle as it is very thin plastic at high risk of bending or breaking. | |
| 3. Remove the top hex screws. | |
| 4. Flip over the router and remove the bottom/wall mount piece. This comes off easily and is covered better in the user manual. | |
| 5. Remove the two obvious hex screws. Note that one may have the sticker over it saying “Void Warranty” | |
| 6. There are two more hex screws buried in the side body. Remove these as well. | |
| 7. Flip it on its side and confirm that the top panel and bottom stand/mount are removed as well as six hex screws. | |
| 8. With a little force, pulling downward, away from the main body, remove the bottom. | |
| 9. Grabbing hold of the gray plastic exposed from the previous and while firmly depressing the power switch (circled in red in the previous step's picture), pull the main body plastic upward towards the top. Be very careful when doing this! As you can see from the picture, the power toggle is very fragile and mine snapped off. The device still turns on but if you break it, the only way to force reboot is to cut power to it. | |
| 10. The body is now apart and the UART is now apparent. For further disassembly, use a cross head screwdriver. |
Serial
→ port.serial general information about the serial port, serial port cable, etc.
How to connect to the Serial Port of this specific device:
Insert photo of PCB with markings for serial port
Replace EXAMPLE by real values.
| Serial connection parameters for Asus RT-AX59U @@Version@@ | EXAMPLE 115200, 8N1, 3.3V |
|---|
JTAG
→ port.jtag general information about the JTAG port, JTAG cable, etc.
How to connect to the JTAG Port of this specific device:
Insert photo of PCB with markings for JTAG port
Bootloader mods
→ bootloader
Hardware mods
None so far.
Bootlogs
OEM bootlog
COPY HERE THE BOOTLOG WITH THE ORIGINAL FIRMWARE
OpenWrt bootlog
COPY HERE THE BOOTLOG ONCE OPENWRT IS INSTALLED AND RUNNING
Notes
Space for additional notes, links to forum threads or other resources.
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Tags
Add tags below, then remove this fixme.
How to add tags
EXAMPLETAG
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