Bought a RT-be92U then found your website

[Tired_Eyes]

After reading a few threads I realize I may have bought the wrong router. I needed another mesh router so I thought I'd try this one. Currently I have a AX88U as the main router with a AX55 and AC86U as meshes. Can I use the be92U as my main router and make the 88, 55 and 86 as meshes? Since the 92 only has 4 ports, need one port for direct desktop, one for network switch and that leaves 2 backhaul lines. I figure one for the 88 and one for the 55. I'll need to backhaul the 86 wireless. Any problems with that or should I spend another $300 for a second 92 or $400 and buy the be88U ? The 86 will only be used to connect my driveway cameras wireless. Any guidance will be greatly appreciated. Pretty much a beginner at networks.
Thanks in advance, Dave.....

 

[Tech9]

Just connect your “meshes” to the switch.

 

[jzchen]

You can connect the AiMesh nodes as @Tech9 kindly mentioned to the switch. It's pretty flexible:

[AiMesh] How to set up ASUS AiMesh or ZenWiFi Mesh Ethernet backhaul under different conditions ? (Advanced setup with network switch) | Official Support | ASUS USA

 

[Tired_Eyes]

Thank you both so much, I will try that now. Think I will buy another 92 [ use as a mesh] and use my 88 [use as a mesh] in the basement.
Dave.....

 

[Tech9]

Think I will buy another 92

If you continue reading this website you'll probably sell the first 92 and go with something else.

 

[glenw]

I have a RT-BE92U on the latest Merlin beta frimware. It's working very well, no issues, just under 50 devices connected.

 

[jzchen]

Thank you both so much, I will try that now. Think I will buy another 92 [ use as a mesh] and use my 88 [use as a mesh] in the basement.
Dave.....

Typically I try to avoid buying 2 of any specific model router. If there is any issues with a new firmware release or if there is some specification I end up realizing is lacking, then I avoid the "double trouble".

Right now a ZenWiFi BT10 costs $299.99 on the US ASUS site. IF you are okay not getting MLO between BT10 and BE92U I'd highly prefer the dual 10 GbE...

 

[Tech9]

Typically I try to avoid buying 2 of any specific model router.

This is what happens when you expect trouble from previous experience. Buy better quality equipment instead.

 

[Wisiwyg]

Thank you both so much, I will try that now. Think I will buy another 92 [ use as a mesh] and use my 88 [use as a mesh] in the basement.
Dave.....

And you'll also find recommendations to use Asus stock firmware on meshes with Merlin on main router.

 

[Tech9]

For someone not asking any questions about 3rd party firmware - stock Asuswrt on all units.