[blkt]

Welcome to Atheros r53708 beta release thread for reporting, feedback to developers and community benefit.
Please do not flash builds until installation is understood, risks involved and device specific recovery methods.
Avoid discussions, create threads for questions, general problems or use search; this thread is not for support.
List router model & version or revision, operating & wireless modes & exact filename/firmware image flashed.

CLI Flash: 'cd /tmp' then 'wget {file URL}' (http only) or 'curl -O {file URL}' (http, https, ftp) 'write {file} linux' then 'reboot'.

Downloads: HTTPS, FTP

Trac SVN: repository since last build 53694 (mirror)

• OpenVPN 2.6.6: Changelog, Guides, Server, PBR, DNS, Kill Switch, Watchdog, Reverse PBR, Client, Multiple, tips & scripts.
• WireGuard 1.0.20211208/Tools: Changelog, Guides, Client, Server, Adv, PBR, KS, tips & scripts. Thanks BS egc & eibgrad!

Notes:
• Transmission x86 Zabbix terminfo 6.1 ZFS DC ZFS DC WG SmartDNS cURL 6.1 PHP 4.14 DC base smb3 6.1 irqbalance 6.1
• ZFS EtherIP PPP SmartDNS nf_conntrack_helper USB 6.1 QoS USB/ntfsfix SmartDNS WireGuard

Issues, observations, and/or workarounds reported:
• WebUI: Clear history or use a portable. Temporary cache bypass: Ctrl+F5, Cmd+Shift+R or new private window/incognito.
• Please report findings with steps needed to reproduce, configuration, clients, output, logs and important information below!

Important:
• Detail issues & relevant configs, logs: syslog klog 'dmesg' 'cat /tmp/var/log/messages' nvram set console_debug=1, serial.
• Firewall NAT: 'iptables -vnL' 'iptables -t nat -vnL' 'iptables -t mangle -vnL' & 'cat /tmp/.ipt'. Debug Analyze: strace tcpdump.
• Gremlins: reboot. cold boot. Reset & reconfigure not restore backup. Search Trac & discuss in forum before opening tickets.
• Include operating & wireless modes (e.g. Gateway, Router, AP, SB, WDS, Mesh) and applicable configurations to reproduce.

Example Template:

[IONK]

Router/Version: Netgear XR500 (Install guide by egc)
File/Kernel: dd-wrt-webupgrade.bin (r53708) / Linux 6.1.58 #162 SMP Thu Oct 19 07:53:26 +07 2023 arm
Previous/Reset: DD-WRT v3.0-r53562 std (10/03/23) / no
Mode/Status: AP, SFE, AP 5GHz Mixed 80MHz + AP 2.4GHz NG-Mixed 20MHz, WPA2/WPA3-Personal, 802.11r (FT), SSH (public key), DDNS (Dynu.com), 802.11 encapsulation offloading, ondemand CPU governor at night, USB Storage (guide by egc), lighttpd (using Entware’s php8), WireGuard server, Cron / partialy working
Issues/Errors:

• USB storage doesn't work for certain devices:
  
  • SanDisk Cruzer Fit 8GB FAT32 high-speed : OK
    
  • Imation 4GB FAT32 high-speed : OK
    
  • SanDisk Cruzer Blade 64GB FAT32 high-speed : OK
    
  • SanDisk 3.2Gen1 32GB NTFS SuperSpeed : not OK
    
  • SanDisk Ultra Fit 16GB NTFS SuperSpeed : not OK
    
  • Samsung Portable SSD T5 500GB NTFS SuperSpeed : not OK
    
  • HDD Enclosure + WDC WD20 EFZX-68AWUN0 2TB SuperSpeed : not OK
    
  • Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB NTFS SuperSpeed : not OK
    
  
  
• Wireguard is not working
  

Additional info regarding USB storage:

• Switching USB port doesn't solve the issue
  
• WDC patitions: 1.719 TiB ext4, 128 MiB ext4 jffs, 2 GiB swap, 100 GiB ext4 opt
  
• HDD enclosure: ORICO-3521C3
  
• WD HDD: WD Red Plus NAS Hard Drive 3.5-Inch 2TB 128MB
  

My theory: USB storage devices with USB 3.0 speed (or faster) can't be mounted.
Testing the theory: Put a USB 2.0 extension cable (male A - female A) in between the USB 3.x storage device and the XR500/R7800 router.
Result: All prevously unmountable USB 3.x storage devices now can be mounted successfully (although at USB 2.0 speed instead of USB 3.x speed)

- Q: How to know if my USB storage device is USB 2.0 or USB 3.x?
- A: Check the USB device's specs on the manufacturer's website. When plugged in, Syslog should have the line "new high-speed USB device number ..." for USB 2.0, and for USB 3.x it should be "new SuperSpeed USB device number ..." or similar.

- Q: How to know if my USB extension cable is USB 2.0 or USB 3.x?
- A: Check the ports at the cable ends. USB 3.x port type-A has 5 pins, while USB 2.0 port type-A has 4 pins. For backward-compatibility, most USB 3.x type-A ports have one row of 4 pins nearer to the opening while another row of 5 pins is further inside. Read more at Wikipedia

- Q: I've put the USB 2.0 extension cable in between, but my USB 3.x storage still can't be mounted!?
- A: Some low quality USB 2.0 cable can't transport high current for power-hungry devices such as Portable HDD without external power supply or Portable SSD. Syslog should have the line: "Cannot enable. Maybe the USB cable is bad?"


Other USB storage users please share the USB speed of your working/not working USB drives to further confirm my theory.

My reporting job here is done. Now I'm shaking my legs waiting for the devs to fix.

[dpp3530]

Router/Version: Netgear R7800 x 3
File/Kernel: DD-WRT v3.0-r53708 std (10/19/23)
Previous/Reset: DD-WRT v3.0-r53562 std (10/03/23)
Mode/Status: Gateway (SFE enabled), Access Point (VANILLA firmware,2.4GHz, 5GHZ, WPA2/WPA3, 802.11r), IPV6 (DHCP6 w/ prefix delegation), Entware, DOT/DOH via SmartDNS/DNSMasq, OpenVPN server, Wireguard Server, Ondemand Governor + 2 wired access points (VANILLA firmware,2.4GHz, 5GHZ, WPA2/WPA3, 802.11r), Ondemand Governor
Issues/Errors:
After upgrade, SanDisk USB drive still not mounting with same error (not available). Generic USB 2.0 drive does mount, further confirmation of IONK's theory.

Wireguard server also still not working. "Handshake did not complete after 5 seconds, retrying" repeatedly in the client log.

Reverting back again.

Thanks Devs.

[tatsuya46]

https://svn.dd-wrt.com/changeset/53709

lol why bother releasing r53708..

[whitebeard]

I'm on the newer Kernel (53662) w/ Netgear 7500v2 and I don't know if i'm misunderstanding the USB issue but I have a SanDisk 3.2Gen1 USB Stick which is mounted and accessible via Samba. Here's the relevant dmesg if it helps:

[IONK]

[whitebeard]

This is the "twin" USB Stick as I can't remove the current one at this time:

[IONK]

[Alozaros]

Router Model TP-Link WR1043ND V2
Firmware Version DD-WRT v3.0-r53708 std (10/19/23)
Kernel Version Linux 3.18.140-d6 #182596 Thu Oct 19 11:18:30 +06 2023 mips

update: GUI r53694> r53708
reset: NO
mode: Gateway
status: Operational 3h+
errors: Nothing new, yet...Unit is working as it should...Thanks BS and Team !

[mrjcd]

Linksys WRT160NL
DD-WRT v3.0-r53708 std (10/19/23)
Linux 3.10.108-d11 #143223 Thu Oct 19 09:13:42 +06 2023 mips
GUI install over r53694
all good on this WAP + OVPN server

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Linksys EA8500
DD-WRT v3.0-r53708 std (10/19/23)
Linux 6.1.58 #161 SMP Thu Oct 19 07:37:48 +07 2023 armv7l

GUI install over r53562
same shit as previous builds & 'test builds'

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EDIT: gots some high hopes for r53714 when/if it will fall from the trees

[whitebeard]

On my PC it reads ~100MB/s and writes ~50MB/s.

I tried to test on the router using:

[ArjenR49]

[MLandi]

Update method: SSH / CLI using PuTTY
Router/Version: Netgear R9000
File/Kernel: DD-WRT v3.0-r53708 std (10/19/23)
Previous/Reset: DD-WRT v3.0-r53694 std (10/18/23) / No
Mode/Status: Gateway / Working Normally
Issues/Errors: None

[ramblin]

Router: Linksys ea8500 ..WDS Station #1
I was able to upgrade successful via GUI from r53562 to r53708

Router: Linksys ea8500 ..WDS AP
After (3) unsuccessful GUI attempts to upgrade to r53708 this one reverts back to r53562 ..... ????????