Need advice on additional router

[Dazman63]

Hey Guys,

I currently use the ASUS RT-AX86U as my main router. I did have another AX86U as part of my AiMesh using Ethernet backhaul, but I added the AC1900P and it’s not compatible with Ethernet backhaul. So they’re connected using WiFi.

I have 28 devices connected and the AC1900P has improved connectivity with my doorbell camera and garage door video camera.

So I was looking for a AX86U Pro, but they are all sold out. I want my AiMesh to be connected via Ethernet and can’t decide what to go with as a main router.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Darryl

 

[Tech9]

AC1900P and it’s not compatible with Ethernet backhaul

RT-AC1900P is compatible with Ethernet backhaul AiMesh.

 

[Dazman63]

I tried it and it wouldn’t work and it gave we warnings saying it wasn’t compatible.

Maybe I was doing something wrong.

 

[Tech9]

I have both RT-AX86U and RT-AC1900P and did multiple experiments with wired and wireless AiMesh some time ago. For AiMesh the way Asus made it work - stock Asuswrt on both routers and follow Asus FAQ.