ASUS ZenWiFi AX (XT8) Firmware version 3.0.0.4.388.21617 (2022/11/21)

[Raven76]

I've no problem with 5ghz backhaul in two different xt8 installations (the first with 2 xt8, the second with 4 xt8)
I use the 80mhz bandwidth (not 160)

 

[gerrydtan]

I've no problem with 5ghz backhaul in two different xt8 installations (the first with 2 xt8, the second with 4 xt8)
I use the 80mhz bandwidth (not 160)

I tried disabling 160Mhz and use 80mhz only works. my wifi bugging me for weeks now after firmware update. this helps a lot.

 

[JackHennety]

I've no problem with 5ghz backhaul in two different xt8 installations (the first with 2 xt8, the second with 4 xt8)
I use the 80mhz bandwidth (not 160)

Got mine set to 80Mhz also.
EDIT: I should have said I have fronthaul (5Ghz-1) set to 80Mhz - backhaul I still have on all its defaults.

 

[RogerSC]

Interesting...Traffic Statistics didn't work right for the last 24 hours. Traffic monitor shows the full 24-hour traffic (about 13GB), but the Traffic Statistics only shows about 3.5GB total. My kneejerk reaction is "oh well, back to 49873", but I guess I'll wait to see if this is a singularity. I do rely on the Traffic Statistics to monitor what my devices are doing, so it's important to me that works correctly. No other problems that I'm aware of, though.

I did do a full factory reset after flashing this firmware version, coming from 386.49873, so in lieu of doing another one for troubleshooting, I may be going backwards in time soon *smile*. I could try the reset from the web admin interface with the checkmark for "re-initialize everything", but that one's more of a pain than just going back to the previous working version...

 

[ML007]

I have problems with 5GHz backhaul constantly disconnecting, causing issues for all devices connected to the child node, but special a problem when having teams or working remote and being disconnected all the time. I tried upgrading to this new fw 3.0.0.4.388.21617 but same problem. So I have downgraded again to last stable fw which is 3.0.0.4.386.48706 from May 2022. Sadly all upgrades after that is very unstable regards to the backhaul connectivity.

I have the same problem...

 

[carbocation]

...
2. Fixed 2.5G port compatibility issues.
...

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/ZenWiFi_XT8/FW_ZENWIFI_XT8_300438821617.zip

I would love to know what the "Fixed 2.5G port compatibility issues" means.

Earlier this year I noticed slight packet dropout when connecting the 2.5gbps WAN port with my fiber modem's 5gbps port, and ultimately I went back to connecting the XT8 to a 1gbps port and the packet loss stopped. The firmware update makes me wonder if the 5gbps port might be worth trying again, but it's a bit vague. Anyone have more insight or experience with this?

 

[Grayson73]

For some reason, my node is using 2.4 GHz backhaul and shows a weak signal. I changed 5GHz 1 and 2 to 80mhz, but still the same issue. Any ideas? RSSI = -4 dBm

Someone posted about the issue on the Asus forum also. https://zentalk.asus.com/en/discuss...-backhaul-connectivity-problems-after-upgrade

 

[Grayson73]

I factory reset everything and was able to get it to connect to 5GHz backhaul.

 

[slud]

My traffic analyzer seems to be broken since reverting back firmware. Anyone else noticed this?

 

[RogerSC]

My traffic analyzer seems to be broken since reverting back firmware. Anyone else noticed this?

Assuming that what you're saying is that Traffic Statistics broke after flashing this firmware, I also experienced this, posted above.

Now on 49873 again.

 

[gerrydtan]

Im still on latest 3.0.0.4.388_21617

yeah im still getting intermittent 5ghz-2 backhaul problem. seems like i need to donwgrade.. hows 49873?

 

[RogerSC]

Im still on latest 3.0.0.4.388_21617

yeah im still getting intermittent 5ghz-2 backhaul problem. seems like i need to donwgrade.. hows 49873?

It has been perfect so far. Using it now, have had it up for periods up to a couple of weeks, in between trying the "388" releases. Just works for me. And not that old *smile*. Backhaul is fine, using the 160MHz. backhaul channel width. Nice.

 

[tgl]

It's definitely a case of YMMV. For me, 49873 works well in two nodes running in "media bridge" mode --- but then I updated the parent AP (running in "access point" mode) to 49873, and suddenly one node was not passing data reliably. I had to put the parent back to 42095, which is pretty much the only release that's been fully stable for me in the year I've had these XT8s. I left the remote nodes on 49873, though, without problems so far. I'm not sure I'm going to bother with 21617.

 

[RogerSC]

It's definitely a case of YMMV. For me, 49873 works well in two nodes running in "media bridge" mode --- but then I updated the parent AP (running in "access point" mode) to 49873, and suddenly one node was not passing data reliably. I had to put the parent back to 42095, which is pretty much the only release that's been fully stable for me in the year I've had these XT8s. I left the remote nodes on 49873, though, without problems so far. I'm not sure I'm going to bother with 21617.

I'm using 49873 in router mode, with 2 nodes, a router node and a "remote" node with wireless backhaul. Simple configuration, works well for me. Not using either node in AP or media bridge mode, both nodes are in router mode.

 

[glenord]

Traffic Analyzer stopped working

 

[Geir Ove]

I have the same problem...

Asus told me to downgrade to 3.0.0.4.386.48706. This firmware is stable regarding Backhaul. Have not got any info about backhaul problems.

 

[Geir Ove]

For some reason, my node is using 2.4 GHz backhaul and shows a weak signal. I changed 5GHz 1 and 2 to 80mhz, but still the same issue. Any ideas? RSSI = -4 dBm

Someone posted about the issue on the Asus forum also. https://zentalk.asus.com/en/discuss...-backhaul-connectivity-problems-after-upgrade

I have tried a couple of firmware lately and are not able to get backhaul working. Asus told me to downgrade to 3.0.0.4.386.48706. This firmware is the newest that give a stable 5Ghz Backhaul.

 

[Geir Ove]

Im still on latest 3.0.0.4.388_21617

yeah im still getting intermittent 5ghz-2 backhaul problem. seems like i need to donwgrade.. hows 49873?

I have tried a couple of firmware lately and are not able to get backhaul working. Asus told me to downgrade to 3.0.0.4.386.48706. This firmware is the newest that give a stable 5Ghz Backhaul.

 

[Grayson73]

My 5GHz backhaul is still working after I did another factory reset a few days ago. Not sure how, but I'm not going to touch anything for now. I hope I don't have a power outage lol.

 

[slud]

I have tried a couple of firmware lately and are not able to get backhaul working. Asus told me to downgrade to 3.0.0.4.386.48706. This firmware is the newest that give a stable 5Ghz Backhaul.

Agreed 48706 seems best. I haven't had any dropouts since reverting to it.