Creating a TRX file base on official initramfs for RT-AX59U

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Hi, I have an RT-AX59U. Looking at the forums, I'm guided to this webpage https://openwrt.org/toh/asus/rt-ax59u which says download the trx from a google drive - but be wary.

Is there a way to create a trx from the Kernel bin file found at this location for my router? https://firmware-selector.openwrt.org/?version=24.10.4

Thanks

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why ?

the unofficial image lives inside your router as long as it takes you to flash the sysupgrade image, so .... 15 seconds, give or take ?

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Thanks @frollic

I tried the kernel bin but the router didn't like it.

If I follow correctly, I think you are saying using the trx from googledrive but then follow up with the sysupgrade from https://firmware-selector.openwrt.org/?version=24.10.4?

The sysupgrade is also a bin but because OpenWRT is running on the router it should be processed correctly - and replace the previous trx

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because it's not supposed to be applied via the stock webUI.

correct.

it's just an extension, feel free to call it sysupgrade.p00p, if it makes you feel better :wink:

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Thanks @frollic

I've configured my 1st RT-AX59U as a dumb AP. I'm on VDSL with BT SH2 establishing the session. Also added the WAN port to the LAN bridge. When FTTP arrives, I'll "reset" it through the GUI and use as a normal router.

Off topic:
I can see wireless clients connected on the Status page. Is there a way to give them a meaningful name e.g. Iphone, Ipad? Also, I cannot see any cabled clients.

I'll have a look around.

Thanks for your help.

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populate /etc/ethers, add the file to sysupgrade.conf, so it doesn't get overwritten during upgrades.

yes, those devices are only seen on main router, AP is only acting as a dumb switch in this case.

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@frollic Thank you for your help. All good.