AX86U + RP-AX56

[Renzz]

I have an AX86U with latest merlin firnware and i want to get RP-56AX just to extend 2.4ghz signal (will disable 5ghz).
My question is there any known issues using a router on merlin fw and connection a "mesh wireless node" which is not running merlin?
or it won't work in the first place?
Thanks ahead

 

[RMerlin]

Nodes don`t need to be running Asuswrt-Merlin.

 

[Renzz]

Nodes don`t need to be running Asuswrt-Merlin.

I was worried i couldn't connect it to my router wirelessly as AiMesh because different firmware and fw number as well.
Awesome thank you for the answer.

 

[Magister]

I'm using a RT-AX86U with Merlin and a RP-AX56 for more than a year without problem, so go for it

 

[Renzz]

I'm using a RT-AX86U with Merlin and a RP-AX56 for more than a year without problem, so go for it

Great.
In my case i only need to get better signal on 2.4Ghz for some smart devices, are you able to disable 5Ghz on the node (RP-AX56)?

 

[Magister]

Great.
In my case i only need to get better signal on 2.4Ghz for some smart devices, are you able to disable 5Ghz on the node (RP-AX56)?

I think so, in the AiMesh device Management in the GUI there is enable/disable buttons for the 2.4 and 5 band, I never tried it because mine is wireless and using the 5GHz band as the backhaul. If you are wired this should not be a problem.