AiMesh not working anymore on 2 latest Merlin firmwares

[yoked2000]

complain to ASUS. Merlin does not touch a AiMesh

The problem with that logic is that using the latest Asus firmware to setup AiMesh node works. Then upgrading the node to 386.7_2 works fine. Something is different between the latest Asus AiMesh and the recent Merlin AiMesh when it comes to setup. Otherwise, they would work the same.

 

[L&LD]

Is that with a full reset to factory defaults after flashing the firmware you want to use? If not, your results are inconclusive.

 

[sl4fko]

Works fine in my case. See signature for details.

 

[Tech9]

The problem with that logic is that using the latest Asus firmware to setup AiMesh node works.

Wireless node discovery doesn't work in Asuswrt-Merlin since AiMesh 2.0 introduction in 386 firmware. AiMesh is closed source and the issue can't be diagnosed nor fixed. There is nothing wrong in RMerlin's work, but AiMesh is perhaps looking for something missing in Asuswrt-Merlin. Could be the firmware version only, no one knows. It works in stock Asuswrt indeed. A little workaround is needed for Asuswrt-Merlin.

Release - Asuswrt-Merlin 386.7 is now available for all models

I wanted to work out why 386.7 was wonky on wifi. Noticed Australia had finally been added to the wifi country list. So I upgraded again and chose Australia and enabled dfs( don't usually do this) can say that for my ax86u now the wifi is similar to last release. What does the country setting...

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[Tech9]

Looks like the same issue in 388 code, but it's too early to tell.

Beta - Asuswrt-Merlin 388.1 Beta is available for select models

I was hesitant for a few days with upgrading my AX88U, but I took the plunge and everything seems good so far. I can finally put away my Pi devices and use WireGuard from the router. Thank you RMerlin! Here's the screenshots for you alls... 388.1_Beta2 on RT-AX68U. Your client list is setting...

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Beta - Asuswrt-Merlin 388.1 Beta is available for select models

Not really, it`s just the interface Asus uses when pairing a Repeater that I made available as a standalone page. So nothing fancy really. @RMerlin Always so humble... IMO the Broadcom WiFi interface looks so darn outta-place & is totally inconsistent with most of the Web-GUI. But even...

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[RMerlin]

Looks like the same issue in 388 code, but it's too early to tell.

And as I said before, I was able to pair two routers over wireless without any problem running 388 alpha code.

[Dev] Asuswrt-Merlin 388.1 development

Finally, I can choose between ROG theme or Merlin theme for AX11000.. Thanks RMerlin..

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So the problem would be model-specific, not related to Asuswrt-Merlin itself.

 

[ColinTaylor]

See signature for details.

I can't "see" your signature because you've written it in white text.

 

[Tech9]

So the problem would be model-specific, not related to Asuswrt-Merlin itself.

Probably, but the models with pairing issue when running Asuswrt-Merlin don't have the issue when running stock Asuswrt. Also, most people reuse their old AC-class routers as AiMesh nodes. AC-class routers will stay on 386 code firmware. If the pairing 388 Asuswrt-Merlin to 386 node fails again, the information on this Wiki page has to be updated:

AiMesh

Third party firmware for Asus routers (newer codebase) - RMerl/asuswrt-merlin.ng

github.com

Whatever the reason is, this is not AiMesh full support. It works, but the process is not identical to stock Asuswrt.

 

[Tech9]

Works fine in my case. See signature for details.

Works because your nodes are wired.

 

[L&LD]

I can't "see" your signature because you've written it in white text.

All you have to do is select the text and it will be readable.

 

[heinz]

I have to initially plug mine in to the main router for setup otherwise it would never find it wirlelessly. After that it works fine wirelessly in the mesh. Not sure why. Never found a solution