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    XT8 - Losing Internet WAN Connection

    We moved into a new home last week where the only way I can connect my node to the main router is via wifi backbaul connection. I now notice an issue where the internet goes down despite my ISP’s connection still being green. When it reboot the router, it no longer connects to the mode and now...
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    Disadvantages of Access Points vs, AiMesh

    What would be the disadvantages of setting up my ASUS Zenwifi XT8 router and node as access points? I suppose that would not permit it to be setup as a Mesh network? What about Guest Wifi network? I’m assuming guests would only be able to connect to the primary router?
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    Dedicated SSID For WiFi 6 Devices

    I have the Asus ZenWifi XT8 router/node combination. They are connected via wired ethernet backhaul. Is there any way to setup a separate SSID that will strictly be used for WiFi 6 enabled devices? I currently have two separate SSID's, one for 2.4Ghz and the other for 5Ghz. I tend to connect all...
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    Router/Mesh vs Access Point

    I currently have my ISP's modem in bridge mode and using the Asus ZenWifi XT8 with one satelite/node. I'm finding that in two rooms near the front of the home, the router and node compete with eachother resulting in a bit of a dead space. For example, if I start airplaying music from Apple Music...
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    XT8 Random Drops of WAN Connection & Reboots

    I've been having an issue where my Asus ZenWifi XT8 will randomly lose WAN connection to my ISP's cable modem which is bridged mode. The only solution is to power cycle the router. I've also noticed what seems to be random reboots or something weird going on. For example, here's a small snippet...
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    ASUS Zenwifi XT8 Node Losing Connection

    Anyone experiencing an issue with the node losing connection and light turns blinking blue? Only a power reset seems to fix the node. This Started happening after the latest firmware so wondering if something in the latest release broke things? Anyone else experiencing the issue? The main...
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    Disconnections When Moving Around Home

    I'm connecting to the 5Ghz band with my iPhone 11 Pro. I have the Asus Zenwifi AX Router and Node. I've noticed that when moving around the home, the phone disconnects presumably because it's trying to switch either from the router to the node or vice versa. Are there any settings i should...
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    Merlin Firmware For XT8 ZenWifi?

    I tried to find answers to this but didn't find anything. Is there a compatible Merlin firmware version for the Asus Zenwifi XT8 routers and nodes? I went to the Merlin website and couldn't find any for these routers. Thanks
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