Does AI Mesh with an ethernet backhaul via a Powerline adaptor between the two Asus routers actually work?
Thanks. Where is that screen grab from?Asus thinks it can:
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But you must prove it... they list it as not great and just above Disconnected.
OE
Does that mean that I can still use the DSL-AC68U as an AI mesh primary with an RT-AC68U node?DSL-AC68U/R support both AiMesh primary/node modes now. However, for node only Wireless backhaul mode supported, do not support Ethernet backhaul(as this model lacks dedicated Ethernet WAN port).
Thanks. Where is that screen grab from?
Just found this
Does that mean that I can still use the DSL-AC68U as an AI mesh primary with an RT-AC68U node?
Yes - mine main and 3 nodes connected via TP-Link powerline:Does AI Mesh with an ethernet backhaul via a Powerline adaptor between the two Asus routers actually work?
Thanks
Interesting, so ASUS doesn't detect the power line adapters from TP-Link... @OzarkEdge , In other words the icons in the router interface reference an unreleased product, not whether it is or isn't compatible with power line adapters.
Interesting, so ASUS doesn't detect the power line adapters from TP-Link... @OzarkEdge , In other words the icons in the router interface reference an unreleased product, not whether it is or isn't compatible with power line adapters.
To potential ASUS-branded Powerline adapters or routers that are AiMesh compatible.What unreleased product are you referring to?
OE
To potential ASUS-branded Powerline adapters or routers that are AiMesh compatible.
How would a Powerline adapter be more AiMesh compatible than an Ethernet cable?
You missed my earlier convo with OEExactly - PL's are generally layer 2...
As in, show up in the AiMesh interface on the router interface... this isn't the first time I bring it up...How would a Powerline adapter be more AiMesh compatible than an Ethernet cable?
OE
As in, show up in the AiMesh interface on the router interface... this isn't the first time I bring it up...
Almost. Asus MIGHT have unreleased Powerline product that is AiMesh compatible, since the GUI didn't have that before.. I never said they did.What's your point?... Asus has unreleased Powerline product that is AiMesh compatible?... because there is a network icon for a generic Powerline link in the router GUI?
OE
Almost. Asus MIGHT have unreleased Powerline product that is AiMesh compatible, since the GUI didn't have that before.. I never said they did.
Feel free to disagree. I'm just surprised that you either didn't understand what I was saying a few weeks ago.I think you are reading too much into the router GUI.
OE
Feel free to disagree. I'm just surprised that you either didn't understand what I was saying a few weeks ago.
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