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does this mean i can enable my extra 68u as a node while using guest network on it? I've got two 86u routers in a mesh for my house and a 68u in the guestroom/pool. my 68u is currently on a double nat setup on a different subnet.
 
does this mean i can enable my extra 68u as a node while using guest network on it? I've got two 86u routers in a mesh for my house and a 68u in the guestroom/pool. my 68u is currently on a double nat setup on a different subnet.
Yes. But you need to test it out yourself if that very specific feature has been enabled for Asus for that model as RT-AC68U is quite old now.
 
I have 2 x ac86u and ac68u. All upgraded to this firmware and wipe two times with wps button. One ac86u as main router, I can add second ac86u and ac68u as aimesh node without any problem, but about one minute they are both offline. I tried wired and wireless. After reboot mine router, nodes completely disappears from mine router.
In logs I have:
Code:
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:05+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(505): eth5: Auth B0:6E:BF:62:6F:31, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:05+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(515): eth5: ReAssoc B0:6E:BF:62:6F:31, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:07+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(505): eth6: Auth B0:6E:BF:62:6F:34, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:07+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(515): eth6: ReAssoc B0:6E:BF:62:6F:34, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:13+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(469): eth5: Deauth_ind B0:6E:BF:62:6F:31, status: 0, reason: Deauthenticated because sending station is leaving (or has left) IBSS or ESS (3)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:14+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(505): eth5: Auth B0:6E:BF:62:6F:31, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:14+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(515): eth5: ReAssoc B0:6E:BF:62:6F:31, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:14+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(486): eth6: Disassoc B0:6E:BF:62:6F:34, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:18+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(505): eth6: Auth B0:6E:BF:62:6F:34, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:18+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(534): eth6: Assoc B0:6E:BF:62:6F:34, status: Successful (0)
 
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For those asking, here is the new AiMesh page (I didn't have any node connected, this is just a single RT-AC66U_B1):

upload_2020-7-16_10-13-31.png


Another new features for those who missed it is a Speedtest page (powered by Ookla):

upload_2020-7-16_10-13-57.png
 
Hi There,

No matter previously you contact Wilson or Arthur, their accounts are now merged to this one, so here are ASUS official 386-RC2 beta release with almost full function AiMesh 2.0:

Download link (will be closed before 8/31):
https://asus-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/...VHmvXs2khit8QB20SPb9UEGeHzhBfsSMUklA?e=ne9JtI

backup link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yNaiDQeA3zW__xY6K-EBRbXIVk7rxOSw?usp=sharing

Support models:
RT-AC5300
RT-AC86U
RT-AC68U -> your are right, this models, this old model, we still support it.
RT-AX88U
RT-AC88U
RT-AX92U
GT-AC2900
GT-AC5300
GT-AX11000
ZenWiFi XT8 (RT-AX95Q)
(ZenWiFi CT8 will be later due to platform debugging.)

Be noted(Please read this before you use):

1. Although these are release candidates, but still under testing, there might be some bugs will cause system unstable, if you are facing issues, please leave your comments in this thread.
2. By using 9.0.0.x beta, it will not get live update from official path, you need to flash to official 3.0.0.x release to get latest updates.
3. To use full function AiMesh 2.0, all AiMesh nodes should be update to the 386-rc2 beta. If some of them are not, the functions will not work properly or limited.
4. For updating firmware manually please refer to: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1035199/

What's new in 386-RC2

1. Supports 802.11k/v (ZenWiFi already adopted before, this is for RT GT models.)
2. AiMesh 2.0
- System optimization: one click in AiMesh topology to let topology re-org.
- System Ethernet backhaul mode, which is EAP mode, all nodes will use Ethernet as connection only, all bands will be released for coverage.
- System factory default and reboot.
- Client device reconnect, make device to offline and online again.
- Client device binding to specific AP.
- Guest WiFi on all Mesh nodes (only works on 2GHz -1 and 5GHz -1 guest network). (we know you are all waiting for this)
- Access nodes USB application. (Each node will have their own USB application server, it's not synchronized with Primary)
3. WiFi time scheduler now the unit goes to 1 minute.

Bug fixes:
1. VPN fusion bug fixes.
2. Offline client clean bug fixes.
Appreciate if Asus Developer can help to upgrade RT-AC87U owners to this level Version 3.0.0.4.386.xxx FW updates?
 
The RT-AX58U will be coming soon. :)

I'm positive that when all the supported routers get moved back to a common branch (v386.xx) we will not only see great new features and capabilities but also more attention to bug squashing on Asus' side too.
 
I have 2 x ac86u and ac68u. All upgraded to this firmware and wipe two times with wps button. One ac86u as main router, I can add second ac86u and ac68u as aimesh node without any problem, but about one minute they are both offline. I tried wired and wireless. After reboot mine router, nodes completely disappears from mine router.
In logs I have:
Code:
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:05+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(505): eth5: Auth B0:6E:BF:62:6F:31, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:05+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(515): eth5: ReAssoc B0:6E:BF:62:6F:31, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:07+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(505): eth6: Auth B0:6E:BF:62:6F:34, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:07+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(515): eth6: ReAssoc B0:6E:BF:62:6F:34, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:13+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(469): eth5: Deauth_ind B0:6E:BF:62:6F:31, status: 0, reason: Deauthenticated because sending station is leaving (or has left) IBSS or ESS (3)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:14+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(505): eth5: Auth B0:6E:BF:62:6F:31, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:14+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(515): eth5: ReAssoc B0:6E:BF:62:6F:31, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:14+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(486): eth6: Disassoc B0:6E:BF:62:6F:34, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:18+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(505): eth6: Auth B0:6E:BF:62:6F:34, status: Successful (0)
<13>1 2020-07-16T16:30:18+02:00 RT-AC86U-G-7B9BC8C-C wlceventd - - - wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(534): eth6: Assoc B0:6E:BF:62:6F:34, status: Successful (0)
I have the same identical problem, I can add a single node, but within a couple of minutes the node is "offline" and it is sitting within 3 feet of main, direct line of site. Please disregard my signature. I am trying on 86U's. I too have tried multiple resets, etc, rebuild from fresh, to no avail.
 

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i test this fw with my 86u and 68u and finally can't connect 68u as a node. I try wireless, wired no matter, always unable to connect. When i try adding node, counter is still 0%, after few times "unable to connect" i reset node to factory default by reset button , by wps button, not help, always unable to connect.
 
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I have the same identical problem, I can add a single node, but within a couple of minutes the node is "offline" and it is sitting within 3 feet of main, direct line of site. Please disregard my signature. I am trying on 86U's. I too have tried multiple resets, etc, rebuild from fresh, to no avail.

AX92 with AC88 node. AiMesh won’t link up wireless with both devices side by side. Wired they will complete the configuration, but pull the wire to move the node and it doesn’t switch to wireless.
 
after i downgrade node to RT-AC68U_3.0.0.4_385_20630-ged5e4c3 then i without any problems connect node to aimesh router.
 
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I am also unable to maintain an AC86U node on an AC86U router.

The node adds, sometimes at 0% until the end when it rapidly climbs to 100%. On occasion, the node will not add, advising to try later. The node WiFi signals broadcast for a minute or less and then they disappear and do not return, but the WiFi LEDs remain lit. The node is then offline with no WiFi.

The router/node's WiFi is fine until you try to add it as a node.

I have flashed all and re-flashed individually, button/webUI with Initialize reset, and hard reset with WPS.

This firmware is killing the node's WiFi broadcast upon adding the node, which kills the wireless node.

This firmware is not ready for a 2xRT-AC86U AiMesh. I am returning to 81992.

This beta test is over until the next RC.

OE
 
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I decided to also try to convert my Ac1900p to a node, and no luck
Work fine with 81992

back on the beta, more test to do :)
 
Working flawlessly here. RT-AX88U as main and another 2 RT-AX88Us as nodes. While adding nodes, the progress stayed at 0% for a minute or two and then rapidly reached 100% with success confirmation. Wish Asus changes the GUI icons to display sharp on 4K HiDPI monitors. Right now they appear blurry.
 
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