RT-AX86U - What to pair with for AIMesh?

[Tech9]

If single RT-AX86U is good enough for wireless coverage - you have an easy and free solution. The AX router upstairs, remove this AiMesh, configure the AC router as Media Bridge downstairs. Connect your Printer and VoIP to it and test if everything works as expected.

 

[OzarkEdge]

I'm not going to order anything new and see how this works for a bit. Seems like a much better setup with the AX86U upstairs with better reach to the devices that get used most frequently.

Yes, seems so.

Another option to consider... configure the downstairs AC68U node in Media Bridge Mode to connect wired clients only. The AC68U will use all of its WiFi for the uplink to the upstairs router. Be sure to not locate the AC68U directly under the upstairs router... stagger them apart.

OE