New Features
- LED Scheduler: Added scheduling support for LED (including Night Mode), so lighting can turn on or off automatically on a custom schedule.
- New Time Zone Options: Added "Vancouver, Whitehorse (PST7)" and "Edmonton, Yellowknife (MST6)" time zone options for Canada.

Bug Fixes and Enhancements
- Improved MAC address display logic on the WDS (wireless bridge) page, fixing cases where the band name and its MAC address were shown incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue where Client List sorting could stop working under certain conditions, and removed a duplicate wired device card in the "By Interface" view.
- Optimized the IPv6 address design for Networks.
- Improved handling of unstable network cables.
- Improved stability during the AiMesh node setup process.
- Fixed an issue where a physical LAN port could disappear after the setup process when using the automatic WAN type detection mechanism.
- Improved AP Isolation synchronization for Networks profiles that don't use a dedicated subnet.
- Strengthened firewall rule configuration for UPnP, improving port-forwarding stability and firewall rule restoration reliability.
- Improved Network stylesheet loading reliability.
- Fixed an issue where the URL-forwarding utility could become unresponsive after an internal network component update.

Security Fixes
- Strengthened data handling in Networks configuration functions.
- Improved data validation in Networks rule list processing.
- Fixed a data-handling issue in the DNS query caching component.
- Strengthened verification when a software component downloads external resources, improving connection security.
- Adjusted the information response mechanism of the device discovery service, strengthening protection of device information.
- Fixed a data-handling issue in a firmware component on a specific model.
- Improved data-display handling in a web function to enhance browsing security.
- Strengthened input data validation in a device-pairing web function.
- Improved data validation in the configuration file upload/sync function.
- Improved how the account service restart process is handled.
- Removed a non-essential internal function endpoint, strengthening overall access control.
- Adjusted the debug file access mechanism, strengthening protection of internal data.
- Strengthened data handling in the system logging function.
We recommend upgrading to this version to maintain optimal protection.

Security Fixes
- Enhanced DNS name handling to address a potential memory issue that could occur in rare cases during name format conversion, improving system security and robustness.
- Improved safeguards for execution modules to reduce the risk of substitution during certain processes.

Improvements:
- Optimized Wi-Fi roaming stability for devices supporting 802.11k but not allowing 11v.
- Improved Wi-Fi roaming compatibility and stability for iOS 26 devices.
- Refined accessibility-related UI and interaction details.
- Improved overall remote connection stability.
- Improved system behavior when using System diagnostic on feedback page.
- Optimized LED accuracy for AiMesh Ethernet onboarding status.
- Fixed temporary disconnections during client roaming via roam-assist.

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed connection failures when using 5GHz 160MHz bandwidth.
- Fixed an issue preventing 5G WPS from enabling correctly.
- Fixed connectivity issues with NOW TV after configuration.
- Fixed incorrect connection status display for certain Wi-Fi devices.
- Fixed AiMesh nodes not displayed correctly in the device list.
- Fixed a disconnection issue that occurred after enabling the MAC Filter.
- Fixed main network connectivity issue when enabling IPv6 for both the main network and Smart Home Network.

Security Enhancements:
- Enhanced system API validation for stronger protection consistency.
- Strengthened command handling and system resource access controls.
- Improved system logging and security event recording mechanisms.

- Enhanced system stability.
- Enhanced input validation and refactored legacy string handling routines to ensure robust memory management.
- Mitigated security risks in AiCloud service by enforcing strict credential verification, implementing robust file path validation, and hardening command execution logic to prevent unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources.
- Implemented comprehensive validation and expanded command filtering in the web history API.
- Strengthened input validation and directory handling in the VPN configuration upload interface.
- Fixed an issue that allowed certain user settings to be bypassed, improving overall user control and protection.

Important: After installing this firmware, we strongly recommend performing a factory-default reset to activate every new security adjustment.

Security Enhancements
- Password Policy Upgrade – Minimum of 10 characters, including at least one letter, one digit, and one special character; disallows consecutive identical characters; hardens defense against brute-force attacks.
- HTTPS on 8443 – Management interface now served over TLS by default.
- UPnP Disabled – Universal Plug and Play starts in the off state for reduced surface exposure.
- AiCloud Authentication Hardening (CWE-287) – Added layered verification.
- Authentication Logic Refactor – Removed redundant code paths for a lean sign-in flow.
- Memory Safety Guard (CWE-476) – Introduced null-reference protections across critical services.
- Enhanced IPsec Parameter Validation – The existing input checks have been hardened.
- Data Exposure Mitigation (CWE-200) – Reinforced controls on sensitive pathways.
- Detailed Audit Trails – Expanded logging within the authentication module.

System Improvements
- Connection Stability – Core algorithms refined for steadier links.
- Scheduling Accuracy – Timed tasks execute reliably under PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP WAN modes.
- Client List Maintenance – Resolved an issue that prevented offline devices from being removed from the client list
- Upload speed - Improve upload speed performance.
- Page buffering - Improve page loading speed.

[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed an issue where the SSID was not discoverable by clients when configuring WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise security.
- Fixed an issue in AiMesh where nodes with an unideal uplink connection status were not being optimized after any node joined the router.
- Fixed a potential DNS Open Resolver vulnerability
- Fixed compatibility issue of MLO clients.
- Fixed a problem affecting 5 GHz connections when operating in repeater mode.
- Fixed an anomaly in the wireless scheduler functionality.
- Fixed an issue preventing the configuration of time scheduling for the guest network client.
- Fixed a potential crash issue related to prolonged usage of AiProtection.
- Fixed failed to limit bandwidth as intended.
- Fixed a problem where Now TV IPTV was unable to obtain an IP address.
- Fixed Now IPTV to malfunction due to incorrect firewall rules.
- Fixed a WiFi crash issue caused by certain feature configurations.

[Enhancements]
- Improved AiMesh and MLO stability.
- Improved the stability of IoT device connections.
- Improved Smart Home Master connectivity of nodes in the AiMesh system.
- Fixed connection fail issue when manually setting up WireGuard VPN.
- Added a "Hide Backhaul SSID" option. Enabling this option will disable the random SSID.
- Security updates.

[New] WPA Encryption Setting
Including the option to select AES for improved client compatibility. (It can be found under "Network > Main Network")

[Enhancements]
- Improved AiMesh backhaul stability.
- AiMesh Node WAN port can be used as LAN.
- Enhanced security of system command processing to guard against potential malicious operations.
- Perfected JavaScript-related security mechanisms, offering a more secure web interaction environment.
- Strengthened input validation and data processing workflows to further protect information security.
- Enhanced AiCloud password protection mechanisms, safeguarding against unauthorized access attempts.
- Enhanced input parameter handling techniques to improve data processing stability and system security.
- Enhance system access control mechanisms.
- Optimized memory management mechanisms, improving system efficiency and stability.

[Bug Fixes]
- Fixed connectivity issue with Apple wireless devices.
- Fixed the UI compatibility issue with the Chrome browser update.
- Fixed UI issues during VPN file export.
- Fixed irregularities in AiProtection.
- Fixed client binding issues in Mesh scenarios.
- Fixed Smart home Master profile can not connect to the internet after appling AdGuard.
- Fixed LAN device disconnections after SDN configuration.
- Fixed an issue that could lead to system failures following a reboot.
- Fixed wireless network settings page disappears in AP mode on the WebGUI.
- Fixed the issue where devices do not appear in the client list after connecting to the ASUS router.
- Fixed compatibility issues with older models, preventing WiFi malfunctions after SDN settings.

Bug Fixes and Enhancements：
- Improved AiMesh and MLO stability.
- Improved connectivity of IoT devices.
- Improved Smart Home Master connectivity of nodes in the AiMesh system.
- Fixed failed to limit bandwidth as intended.
- Fixed compatibility issue of MLO clients.
- Fixed connection fail issue when manually setting up WireGuard VPN.
- Security updates.