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    XT8 mesh and preferred uplink node

    I have a mesh network with 6 XT8 nodes , mainly due to thick walls with metal net in them. I.e. i need to do some radio planning to get a nice thruput on some nodes. Like this example where 4 had great signal from 3 as well as 6 sees 5 with great signal. 2,3,5 sees 1 with a nice signal. 1 (...
  2. S

    Asus Mesh Daisy Chain Speed?

    I have my AX11000 set up as the main router and 2 x XT12 connected to it as nodes, + XT8 on another floor. After my printer - one of the few 2.4 devices - would not connect to any of the nodes but rather to the main router only, I checked the available wireless networks and can see that neither...
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    Setup AiMesh - 2 x AC86U

    Hi everyone. First post here. I have an AC86U which is fullyup to date with merlin firmware and runs perfectly. I recentlybought another AC86U to setup a mesh andhave failed the setup at the 1st hurdle. Howdo I update the firmware on the new one. Do I haveto set this up completely as a new...
  4. discussion_war

    Second router for duplex apartment

    Hi, I have an Asus GT-AX11000 running Merlin firmware that I love, but the signal strength is too weak on the opposite side of the downstairs of my duplex apartment. I've looked carefully into changing the router's position in the apartment and/or running ethernet cable between floors, but for...
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    Solved AiMesh, what am I doing wrong?

    Hi All, I have been using Asus AiMesh since it was first introduced. Current setup uses AC5300 as the router, 2 x AC68R and 1 x AC1900 as nodes. All connected via Ethernet cables and 1G Ethernet is set as priority. No issue in this setup and it is running the latest Firmware (always updated via...
  6. G

    Mesh network setup with and without VPN

    Hi! I have a setup of two Asus AX-GT11000 routers in a mesh network with ethernet backhaul. I run OpenVPN on this. Some sites like Disney + and HBO Max does not work with VPN. What I would like is the ability to choose between VPN or not VPN by changing which WiFi network I am connected to...
  7. Spikemixture

    change SSID on MESH nodes

    Hi . I have 4 Asus Routers connect via AImesh. 1 is hardwired and 2 are wireless to the main Router. That part works OK. My SSID on the main router is MYOFFICE When setting up e.g. a Camera 'outback' I get 3 or 4 MYOFFICE SSIDs and therefore do not know which router is closest to the camera ...
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    Trying to understand modern Mesh routers and decide if I should buy one

    Hey all, I live in a home that is one floor approximately 2,000 sqft in size (high ceiling) with an approximately 2,000 sqft screened-in pool outside, perpendicular to and on the corner of the house. At the moment, I use an Arris TG1682 modem+router combo to deliver internet, however, it only...
  9. automaton

    Randomly unable to access hard-wired device on Mesh router

    I have 2 RT-AC68U units running latest Merlin software (386.3_2). One is the main router, and the other is a Mesh unit with WiFi backhaul. Connected to the Mesh router I have a Raspberry Pi 4 hard-wired into the ethernet port so it can gain internet access over WiFi. This device has a DHCP...
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    WiFi upgrade to work with RT-AC68U?

    Hello all. Looking for advice for boosting my existing wifi. I have fibre to my home, currently on 360mbps down and 75mbps up. My modem is a fibre modem that runs direct to my Asus RT-AC68U. Most of the data hungry devices are wired throughout the house such as PCs, voip phone, PS5, satellite...
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    How to FORCE ZenWiFi AX (XT8) to use dedicated 5ghz-2 band vs normal 5ghz one?

    Hello all, I have the ASUS ZenWifi AX - XT8 as a replacement for an Orbi RBK50 system. I have a 2900 SQFT 2-story home, and usually have both routers upstairs, and a receiver downstairs in my home theater area. I would have the Master router in my upstairs office, and the slave device 15...
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    Wired Mesh or Small Business for new house + QoS

    Hi everyone! I've been lurking for several months but I still have a few concerns regarding the network setup for my new house, I would appreciate a lot if I could get some advice. Some house details: - New house, 2300 sq ft split into 2 floors. - Concrete walls and floors - 200/15 Mbps...
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    Benefits of MerlinWRT on Aimesh nodes?

    Hi. I have a setup of: Mainrouter: AX88U (latest MerlinWRT) Aimesh Node 1: AC88U Aimesh Node 2: AC68U My AiMesh nodes run mostly the latest Asus firmware available. I love MerlinWRT but with what firmware should I flash my Aimesh nodes? What are the benefits for running AsusWRT vs...
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    XT8 AX6600 Slow Wireless Backhaul

    So I purchased a 2 pack of the ZenWifi XT8 (AX6600) and have it configured as such: Router 1: Configured as a Router and main hub for the mesh node. WAN1 connected to Verizon FIOS ONT box. LAN1 services one low-usage endpoint. Router 2: Configured as a mesh node and connected to the main hub...
  15. Jayce Ooi

    [Review] Asus ZenWiFi AX Mini

    Author's Note: The original review can be found at my blog - Asus ZenWiFi AX Mini Review @ JayceOoi.com. Hello everyone, meet my very first mesh WiFi system from Asus. ZenWiFi AX Mini (XD4) is powered by a quad-core processor. AX1800 dual-band with MU-MIMO support. WPA3 encryption with...
  16. Julio Urquidi

    News CES 2021: TP-Link Announces New Wi-Fi 6E Home Networking Products

    The newly introduced Wi-Fi 6E products include two Wi-Fi systems and two routers, all operating on the 6GHz band, offering increased bandwidth and lower latencies. The first three Wi-Fi 6E products include seamless roaming capability, AI-driven mesh functionality, and all feature TP-Link’s new...
  17. Microfiche

    Help with new technology? Devices not working with Mesh / WiFi 6...

    I have Linksys WRT1900ACS that I was using since 2016 in my old 2200 square foot home - 1100 sq ft per floor. It was working great, but I was moving into a new 3000 sq ft home, so I thought I would upgrade to a mesh system. I bought a Nighthawk Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System (MK62) and it worked...
  18. K

    Need recommendation for mesh/AP solution for guest network with IPTV

    Hi - first post in this forum :) I live in a 350m2/1150sq ft house over three floors. In the first floor we have a apartment that we are going to rent out, with included internet and TV. Also we're soon getting a new ISP. We're getting our first tenant soon, and would like to get a secure and...
  19. giopas

    Time to rebuild the home network?

    Hi all, I live in a house composed by groundfloor, first floor, mezzanine and basement (overall ~150sq/m) and I currently have the following set up: Router on the ground floor: RT-AC87U (running Asus Merlin fw) Wifi AP on the first floor: RT-AC68U (wired, in bridge mode, to extend wireless)...
  20. uildvek

    Dual-band router with Tri-band node versus vice versa for AiMesh

    Hey all, I'm looking to get another Asus router to extend my wifi range using AiMesh. I current have the AX58U which is a dual-band router. Ideally both the router and the node would have tri-band, but I would like to keep using my existing router. I did some searching and it seems like most...
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