ASUS RT-N16 Router Firmware 9.0.0.4.380.2985 Beta Download

Posted at November 21, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

ASUS RT-N16 Router Firmware 9.0.0.4.380.2985 Beta Description

Security fixes

- Updated OpenSSL library to 1.0.2d
- Fixed User-Agent buffer overflow.
- Fixed null ptr dereference in https issue.
- Fixed buffer overflow issues.
- Modified brute-force protection mechanism in router login page.
- Fixed CVE-2015-6949 buffer overflow issue.
- Fixed Web server Accept-Language buffer overflow.
- Fixed Web server URL handler buffer overflow.
- Fixed CSRF and XSS vulnerability.
- Enhanced router login password and wireless password(WPA2) strength check method to against brute-force attack.
- Reject administrator to set too easy to guess login and wireless password to avoid brute-force attack.
- Fixed CSRF and XSS vulnerability when router is in default status (user does not set the router yet)
- Modified the access rights of account mode and share mode to asusware.platform path when lighttpd server is enabled.
- Modified the access rights to specific port of UPnP server.
- Updated lighttpd server version to 1.4.39
- Restricted access from wan method to enhance security.
- Changed Telnet default access interface.

New Features

- Support ASUS Router App
- Added Bandwidth Limiter in QoS. Let administrator easily limit specific client's upload/ download bandwidth
- Independent mac filter for main wireless network and guest network. Administrator can set white list for main wireless network to only allow trust client connect to main wireless network and share network to guest with guest network
- Modified the network map client status. When chick the client icon, administrator can bind IP, change host name, change icon, block internet access or set time scheduling.
- Added client list view button on network map and help administrator easily monitor all client connection status.
- Add reboot schedule in Administration --> System
- Supported auto dynamic port changing of UPnP server when ports conflict.

Modifications

- Adjusted Guest network mac filter maximum client number to 16
- Show current control channel while value is set to auto.
- Bandwidth limiter can accept decimal point.
- Unnecessary to reboot router after set allow only specified IP address to enter GUI.
- Changed warning page style.

Bug fixes

- Fixed setup wizard IE11 compatibility issue.
- Fixed MAC clone abnormal issue
- Fixed web redirection issue when WAN IP conflicted.
- Fixed compatibility issues for IE8
- Fixed GUI related issues
- Fixed login issue when router’s IP is 10.x.x.x
- Fixed parental control-> time scheduling related issue.
- Fixed IPv6 relay issues.
- Fixed the GUI issue for reboot scheduler

Installation Procedure:

- Save the downloadable package.
- Log into the router’s web user interface.
- Navigate to the firmware upgrade section of your wireless unit.
- Select the present firmware and configure your router to install this file.
- Wait as the device carries out this process.
- Reboot the unit if required.

About Router Firmware:

Before you consider downloading this firmware, go to the system information page of the router and make sure that the currently installed version isn’t either newer or matching this release.

Due to the large variety of router models and different methods for upgrading the device, it is highly recommended that you read and, above all, understand the installation steps before you apply the new firmware, even if you are a power user.

In theory, these steps shouldn’t be much of a hassle for anyone, because manufacturers try to make them as easy as possible, even if they don’t always succeed. Basically, you must upload the new firmware to the router through its administration page and allow it to upgrade.

If you install a new version, you can expect increased security levels, different vulnerability issues to be resolved, improved overall performance and transfer speeds, enhanced compatibility with other devices, added support for newly developed technologies, as well as several other changes.

If you’re looking for certain safety measures, remember that it would be best if you perform the upload using an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection, which can be interrupted easily. Also, make sure you don’t power off the router or use its buttons during the installation, if you wish avoid any malfunctions.

If this firmware meets your current needs, get the desired version and apply it to your router unit; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will improve your device. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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