From OpenWRT Wiki:
Looks like most people won't be able to install OpenWrt using the Asus web interface. You can try the web interface in case it works, or skip directly to the tftp part (which works for sure). From Asus Firmware 1.9.7.0 the webinterface doesn't work to upgrade to OpenWRT (bin or micro, 4Mb or 8Mb). If the tftp part fails, you can try the installation with the Asus "firmware restoration" tool (works like a charm, but windows only).