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    ZenWifi XT8 (Ax6600) and USB ethernet dongle for a second multigig port

    Has anyone successully used the USB port on the XT8 as a WAN so they could free up the 2.5G want to connect back to a 2.5G switch? I have fiber 1.5G service and I'm trying to figure out how to setup my XT8's along with a 2.5G switch to make 2.5G service available to all my devices. the issue...
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    Gigabit PPPoE on Merlin

    would there be any concern using an ZenWifi XT8 with PPPoE or is the hardware not robust to be able to handle 1.5/1 service?
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    ZenWiFi AX XT8 - Performance tweaks

    I've actually had the XT8's for about 3 years now - I meant that I will be getting the Bell Fibe 1.5GB service with the Giga Hub in about a week. my XT8's have performed pretty well for me and I currently have no issues with them. I was glad to see someone with this setup since mine will look...
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    ZenWiFi AX XT8 - Performance tweaks

    I'm about a week away from having the exact setup you are talking about. Did you connect to the Giga Hub using PPPoE or did you simply turn off wifi and are in a Double Nat situation? I've read you can't put the Giga Hub in Bridge mode and that there are only a few ways to get around it. PPPoE...
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    Release ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.48706 (2022/05/03)

    I haven't done the factory reset yet. I typically don't and haven't had issues To date. I'll have to try that when it's convenient. Did that sort out your problems?
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    Release ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.48706 (2022/05/03)

    I think I've having the same issue......I keep getting devices losing wifi, then the password won't work to reconnect. Windows machine will reconnect if I just turn off wifi and turn it back on, but apple devices won't reconnect unless I reset the node or router.
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    Release Zenwifi XT8 Firmware 3.0.0.4.386_43170

    I'm pretty sure you need to have all nodes on the same firmware for it to work correctly.
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    Release Zenwifi XT8 Firmware 3.0.0.4.386_43170

    Please post your experience here. ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.43170 - Fixed USB HDD throughput degraded issue. Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_43169 - Release Note - Bug Fixes and Enhancements: 1. Fixed CVE-2021-3450, CVE2021-3449 OpenSSL related vulnerability. 2. Fixed...
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    Asus XT8 - Wireless clients are faster than clients wired to node

    I have turned off wifi on the computer I've wired to the node (HP) and I can confirm the computer I am connecting with wifi (MacBook pro) is connecting to the same node, but using wifi. Yet the speedtest numbers from the wifi computer are doubling the numbers from the wired computer.
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    Asus XT8 - Wireless clients are faster than clients wired to node

    Hi there, i have a work setup wired directly to my XT8 node. I'm currently using wireless backhaul and the latest firmware. When I'm running speedtest on my 2013 Macbook Pro using wifi (Wifi 5), I get double the throughput that I do with my windows work laptop (HP Probook, 2020) that is wired...
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    Zen WiFi XT8, nothing but frustration.

    Follow the instructions on this post. I believe this has saved many people from having to return their unit. Also, if you continue to see problems after doing this it may be a hardware issue. But judging by what you said about it operating fine initially, this should help. Nuclear Reset -...
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    Release Zenwifi XT8 Firmware 3.0.0.4.386.41793

    I’ve been up over 23 hours. Not only is is stable so far my wireless speeds seem to be improved and more consistent.
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    Release Zenwifi XT8 Firmware 3.0.0.4.386.41793

    Version 3.0.0.4.386.41793 2021/02/01 72.67 MBytes ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.41793 1. AiMesh 2.0 - System optimization: one click in AiMesh to optimize the topology - System Ethernet backhaul mode, all nodes will only connect by ethernet, and all bands can release for wireless...
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    ZenWiFi XT8 vs. August WiFi Smart Lock

    i've run across this issue with other devices. Just shut off the 5GHz band while you setup your locks, then once they have been connected to the network, turn the 5GHz band back on.
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