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I could use your help. I am new to ASUS routers, other than an older T-Mobile model I picked up for a cheap AI-mesh setup. Unfortunately, I never got it working due to severe medical issues.
I'm struggling to understand why ASUS would bridge the WAN and LAN connections during the bootstrap process, as this causes the connection to fail. Do you have any thoughts on this?
More than anything, I wanted the feature of Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC). This system is designed for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices operating in the 6 GHz band. It allows devices to operate at higher power levels (up to 4 watts) without interfering with existing licensed users of the 6 GHz spectrum, such as satellite and fixed wireless services. The ASUS 98U Pro was the only modem that had this feature out of the box.
User reviews have been HORRIBLE, although some recent feedback suggests that the firmware is stable now. I faced four days of downtime on my home network while trying to switch my ISP to a 2 GB fiber connection. I needed a modem that could handle this setup for my main PC and Samsung S24 Ultra. I can't believe how much faster my new service is with i3 compared to AT&T fiber, although it could also be due to the router.
I had a terrible experience with this device not detecting the WAN port properly on my i3 fiber modem. Eighty percent of the time, any change to the modem caused the router to reboot, and during that reboot or afterward, the WAN and LAN were bridged. My modem experienced broadcast storms, according to i3 tech support, and they could tell me every time I rebooted the router or made any changes. Unfortunately, rebooting the fiber modem didn't resolve the issue, nor did cycling the power on both devices.
I opened a ticket with ASUS, and after four escalations, I have yet to receive a response. I sent them logs and provided my theories on why this is a problematic situation. It’s no wonder that people struggle to get it to work! This experience is with the latest BIOS as of June 19, 2025, and there is no beta firmware available.
I couldn’t find any way to force either WAN port to function strictly as a WAN port since it seems to be auto-sensing, potentially allowing it to act as a switch. However, if I configure it to operate as a router, it should NEVER expose my LAN to the WAN.
I think I finally found a workaround. By enabling dual-WAN, I can select which port to designate as the WAN. Now I have both fiber connections working, and my devices are communicating properly. There haven’t been any issues with dropped devices yet, but it’s still too early to tell.
I'm struggling to understand why ASUS would bridge the WAN and LAN connections during the bootstrap process, as this causes the connection to fail. Do you have any thoughts on this?
More than anything, I wanted the feature of Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC). This system is designed for Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices operating in the 6 GHz band. It allows devices to operate at higher power levels (up to 4 watts) without interfering with existing licensed users of the 6 GHz spectrum, such as satellite and fixed wireless services. The ASUS 98U Pro was the only modem that had this feature out of the box.
User reviews have been HORRIBLE, although some recent feedback suggests that the firmware is stable now. I faced four days of downtime on my home network while trying to switch my ISP to a 2 GB fiber connection. I needed a modem that could handle this setup for my main PC and Samsung S24 Ultra. I can't believe how much faster my new service is with i3 compared to AT&T fiber, although it could also be due to the router.
I had a terrible experience with this device not detecting the WAN port properly on my i3 fiber modem. Eighty percent of the time, any change to the modem caused the router to reboot, and during that reboot or afterward, the WAN and LAN were bridged. My modem experienced broadcast storms, according to i3 tech support, and they could tell me every time I rebooted the router or made any changes. Unfortunately, rebooting the fiber modem didn't resolve the issue, nor did cycling the power on both devices.
I opened a ticket with ASUS, and after four escalations, I have yet to receive a response. I sent them logs and provided my theories on why this is a problematic situation. It’s no wonder that people struggle to get it to work! This experience is with the latest BIOS as of June 19, 2025, and there is no beta firmware available.
I couldn’t find any way to force either WAN port to function strictly as a WAN port since it seems to be auto-sensing, potentially allowing it to act as a switch. However, if I configure it to operate as a router, it should NEVER expose my LAN to the WAN.
I think I finally found a workaround. By enabling dual-WAN, I can select which port to designate as the WAN. Now I have both fiber connections working, and my devices are communicating properly. There haven’t been any issues with dropped devices yet, but it’s still too early to tell.
