GT-BE98 - All 2.4ghz channels drop.

[OfficerDoofy]

Hi all

Was getting my 2.4ghz dropping all devices on both my WIFI and IOT WIFI. Both my main and IOT wifi would still have 5ghz devices connected but all 2.4ghz dropped.

I actually got a replacement from Amazon assuming I bought a dud, but with both firmware (latest) it is experiencing the exact same problem.

This is the below error:

Jun 15 16:47:34 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.1: Deauth_ind 3C:6A2:93:86:6D, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-51

Jun 15 16:47:34 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:47:35 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.1: Deauth_ind 3C:6A2:93:90:84, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-61

Jun 15 16:47:35 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:47:38 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind 10:27:F5:67D:0D, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-55

Jun 15 16:47:38 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:47:41 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind 70:C9:32:25:27:14, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-41

Jun 15 16:47:41 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:47:42 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind 84:E3:42:5A:A5:56, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-66

Jun 15 16:47:42 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:47:43 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind BCD:C2:32:65:B4, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-57

Jun 15 16:47:43 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:47:45 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.1: Deauth_ind 50:13:95:53:29:88, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-55

Jun 15 16:47:45 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:47:45 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind BCD:C2:32:CB:44, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-51

Jun 15 16:47:45 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:47:52 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind BCD:C2:32:54:6C, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-61

Jun 15 16:47:52 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:01 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind D86:68B:65:9F, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-66

Jun 15 16:48:01 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:01 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind D86:68B:2F:2B, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-68

Jun 15 16:48:01 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:01 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind C4:4F:33:B3:F3:3B, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-50

Jun 15 16:48:01 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:02 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.1: Deauth_ind 50:13:95:71:2B:12, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-44

Jun 15 16:48:02 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:02 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.1: Deauth_ind EC:9C:32:4F:15:95, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-39

Jun 15 16:48:02 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:02 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind DC:4F:22:B2:71:5C, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-56

Jun 15 16:48:02 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:02 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind 105:61E:68:65, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-52

Jun 15 16:48:02 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:02 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind 10:5A:17:79:97:7D, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-63

Jun 15 16:48:02 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:08 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind DC:4F:22:9A:30:76, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-47

Jun 15 16:48:08 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:11 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(656): wl3.2: Deauth_ind BCD:C2:32:CF:07, status: 0, reason: Disassociated due to inactivity (4), rssi:-56

Jun 15 16:48:11 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHORIZE error (-30)

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHENTICATE_FOR_REASON err -30

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHENTICATE_FOR_REASON err -30

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHENTICATE_FOR_REASON err -30

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHENTICATE_FOR_REASON err -30

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHENTICATE_FOR_REASON err -30

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHENTICATE_FOR_REASON err -30

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHENTICATE_FOR_REASON err -30

Jun 15 16:48:12 kernel: WLC_SCB_DEAUTHENTICATE_FOR_REASON err -30

Jun 15 16:48:13 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(673): wl3.2: Disassoc 2C:F4:32:A0:9D:4C, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8), rssi:0

Jun 15 16:48:13 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(673): wl3.2: Disassoc BCD:C2:32:63:80, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8), rssi:0

Jun 15 16:48:13 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(673): wl3.2: Disassoc DC:4F:22:9A:2C:32, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8), rssi:0

Jun 15 16:48:13 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(673): wl3.2: Disassoc E0:98:06:06:6DC, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8), rssi:0

Jun 15 16:48:13 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(673): wl3.2: Disassoc D86:68B:4D:88, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8), rssi:0

Jun 15 16:48:13 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(673): wl3.2: Disassoc 50:02:91:04:8E:75, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8), rssi:0

Jun 15 16:48:13 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(673): wl3.2: Disassoc 2C:F4:32:B1:047, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8), rssi:0

Jun 15 16:48:13 wlceventd: wlceventd_proc_event(673): wl3.2: Disassoc E0:98:06:06:C2:BE, status: 0, reason: Disassociated because sending station is leaving (or has left) BSS (8), rssi:0

 

[degrub]

Are the devices energy efficient and going to sleep ?
Could be unstable connection of client to AP radio.

 

[jzchen]

WiFi 5 devices?

 

[OfficerDoofy]

Are the devices energy efficient and going to sleep ?
Could be unstable connection of client to AP radio.

I highly doubt it, I have just moved from an AX88U never had this issue. I have about 30 2.4ghz devices ranging from IP cameras to lights. None dropped on AX88U.

This issue is persistent with two BE98 (just replaced and same issue). I assume it's either a specific setting or firmware issue. I've set 2.4ghz to channel 6 see if I get a drop out. If issue persists I'll probably jump to TP Link

 

[OfficerDoofy]

WiFi 5 devices?

Wifi 5 no issues. All remain connected on both IOT and main wifi network. Every single 2.4ghz drops from the network at the same time.

 

[degrub]

Have you been following the settings guidance for IOTs , basically turning off all the wifi7 "features", setting channel width to 20, etc ? Many threads in this subforum and Merlin subforum on issues and solutions.

 

[jzchen]

SmartConnect enabled? The IoTs function but then drop (all of a sudden)?

 

[OfficerDoofy]

Have you been following the settings guidance for IOTs , basically turning off all the wifi7 "features", setting channel width to 20, etc ? Many threads in this subforum and Merlin subforum on issues and solutions.

I've set channel 6, disabled majority settings and the wifi 7 features on 2.4ghz (I've only done this just after the drop out so yet to see if it's fixed it). sorry could you please link me to the forums couldn't locate them. Would be greatly appreciated.

 

[OfficerDoofy]

SmartConnect enabled? The IoTs function but then drop (all of a sudden)?

Smart connect is enabled by default, can't seem to disable it. It was an option on the original firmware and now it's disappeared. I even set 2.4ghz only for the IOT and it still all dropped.

 

[Tech9]

Some information here (applies for Wi-Fi 7 routers as well):

[Wireless Router] How to improve compatibility of IoT device with ASUS WiFi 6(802.11 ax) router? | Official Support | ASUS Canada

In general if a new router doesn't perform as advertised at the purchase time - send it back right away.

 

[OfficerDoofy]

Thanks the new firmware has removed or moved these options. Especially smart connect. Nowhere to be located

Some information here (applies for Wi-Fi 7 routers as well):

[Wireless Router] How to improve compatibility of IoT device with ASUS WiFi 6(802.11 ax) router? | Official Support | ASUS Canada

In general if a new router doesn't perform as advertised at the purchase time - send it back right away.

 

[jzchen]

You enable smart connect by creating a network with 2 or more channels here. (Mine shows 2.4 and 5 GHz Smart Connected).

 

[jzchen]

The actual settings/"rules" were moved to "Network Tools"

 

[Ripshod]

Thanks the new firmware has removed or moved these options. Especially smart connect. Nowhere to be located

Via ssh, to disable

nvram set smart_connect_x=0
nvram commit

To enable

nvram set smart_connect_x=1
nvram commit

 

[jzchen]

Maybe these will help, not sure, but for the BE98 Pro, (so one less 5 GHz)...