ASUS rolled out an update to its firmware (3.0.0.6.102_34791) that now requires users to be over the age of 16 and to send a slew of metrics and data back to ASUS. If you do not agree or do not check the box to verify you are 16y or older, you cannot use the router. At this time, I’m not sure if ASUS has meant to disable the router for anyone under 16 or if it’s a bug.
You can opt out at any time but lose access to a slew of features:
Please note that users are required to agree to share their information before using DDNS, Remote Connection
(ASUS Router APP, Lyra APP. AiCloud, AiDisk), AiProtection, Traffic analyzer, Apps analyzer, Adaptive QoS, Game Boost and Web history. At any time, users can search the contents of the terms at this page or stop sharing their information with other parties by choosing Withdraw.
Moreover, ASUS disables automatic firmware updates and worse, all security upgrades unless you opt into the data sharing. Security upgrades perform the following:
Security upgrade incorporates security measures that continuously update its security file and scans to protect against malware, malicious scripts, and emerging threats in order to secure the router and ensure system stability. Some upgrades addressing important security issues or meeting legal/regulatory requirements will still be downloaded and installed automatically, even if “Security Upgrade” is turned off.
You can opt out at any time but lose access to a slew of features:
Please note that users are required to agree to share their information before using DDNS, Remote Connection (ASUS Router APP, Lyra APP. AiCloud, AiDisk), AiProtection, Traffic analyzer, Apps analyzer, Adaptive QoS, Game Boost and Web history. At any time, users can search the contents of the terms at this page or stop sharing their information with other parties by choosing Withdraw.
This right here makes me NEVER buy an Asus router ever again. Same way I won’t buy a Roku.
Only buy routers that have OpenWRT support, problem solved. Why trust your entire network and all of the data transferred over it to proprietary garbage?
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Wonder if Merlin plans to bypass this somehow.
Took the words right out of my mouth. This is concerning but I guess we will see what happens.
This right here makes me NEVER buy an Asus router ever again. Same way I won’t buy a Roku.
Between this and the warranty shit, we should all be boycotting Asus products entirely at this point.
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Fuck that shit. DDWRT on Asus works great for me
Only buy routers that have OpenWRT support, problem solved. Why trust your entire network and all of the data transferred over it to proprietary garbage?
Any suggestions for current gen routers?
I am using Asuswrt-merlin on my router that does not support openwrt
I’m using an R86S.
Only fools buy and compare hardware now. You shop for hardware by shopping for FOSS software first.
It’s frustrating, depressing and time consuming lifestyle.
-A HomeAsssistant user.
Freedom requires effort, and always did.
Maybe more lately, but such is life
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Good that I flashed OpenWrt on my ASUS router. Couldn’t be more happier.