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G- 4 Posts - galapogos01Hi guys, I recently updated firmware on my router and node to get the latest security fixes: ASUS RT-AC86U Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_51925 ASUS RT-AC66U B1 Firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_51685 The router no longer shows the node in the admin screen and the node says it can not connect to the...
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M- 15 Posts - mrnine324I'm at a loss folks and before I completely lose my mind in anger and throw all of these Asus routers against the wall, I'm hoping someone can help me figure this out. Basic premise is that I live in a 3000 sq ft home, half of it has an upstairs, along with attic space over the garage and all...
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C- 4 Posts - Colin1234I can see negotiated NIC speeds on the main router via Tools->SysInfo but I do not see a way to view NIC speeds on the LAN ports of the AIMesh Nodes, specifically with the AC66U B1 or the AC86U. Is there a way to do this?
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C- 10 Posts - CharlieRutledgeLooking for ideas about where to go next figuring out what's happening. I don't mind buying new hardware, but prefer to have some indication that this is really the issue! My configuration: The primary node is an RT-AC68U running in AP mode. It sits behind a NetGear switch which sits behind a...
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B- 3 Posts - BAMHi All, I think I already know that the answer to my question is a 'No', though thought I'd ask, to be sure: I have an old AC-87U, that I am aware cannot be added as a node in AiMesh (to my AX-86S), due to the 5ghz antenna used. However, is there any workaround of setting it up via ethernet...
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A- 4 Posts - airjockHaving signal strength issues with my RT-AC68U. i purchased a AX55 to use as a node to boost signal in far away parts of the house. I did all the recommended stuff. Upgraded firmware on both devices. Set them right beside each other and searched for the AX55. The 68U found it right away and I...
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S- 6 Posts - synareT-Mobile CellSpot converted to RT-AC68U with firmware 3.0.0.4.386_51665. I've had no trouble using AiMesh with 6 other RT-AC68U's but a used one I recently picked up is showing a blank screen for the AiMesh->Topology tab and also can't be added as a node. It works fine when set put in wireless...
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N- 8 Posts - nickffI have an RT-AC88U as my main wireless router and it has been rock-solid. I recently added a RT-AX1800S as an AiMesh Node so that I would have a robust signal for a security camera that will be installed above my garage. I am able to get the Node added to my AiMesh network, but once it is up...
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- 4 Posts - AlHoldenSETUP INFO: RT-AC88U (3.0.0.4.386_48260) connected to Frontier FIOS WAN -> RT-AC68U (3.0.0.4.386_51665) as AiMesh node under Ethernet connection & "backhaul". Wireless router mode / AiMesh Router mode (Default) An AIRTV2 OTA antenna feed device is attached to the RT-AC88U LAN via Ethernet. We...
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M- 4 Posts - marvixHi everyone, I want to ask you guys help. I have and optic fibre internet connection and works well (900 MBPS). Good speed, good stability, etc. My configuration was my ISP router with all their wifi connections deactivated and connected to an RT-AC86U throught cable (2.4 and 5 GHZ). But, in...
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R- 11 Posts - royzboyzI have a rt ax82u as the main router with a bluecave and ac68u as the ai mesh nodes, all on ethernet backhaul. (Gigabit internet connection) I used to get close to a gigabit from my ac68 u (desktop connected to it wired ethernet) All of a sudden I notice i am maxing out at 450-500 mbps. I...
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G- 6 Posts - GMD99I have a big house with a large rural property. My internet is a Bell wireless 50/10 system. For my network I am using have an Asus AIMesh system with the following components: the main router (RT-AC86U) [3.0.0.4.386_51915-g43629d2]; and 6 nodes, as follows: RT-AC86U (WiFi)...
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- 61 Posts - K-teachI have been using my GT-AC5300 as a hone router for two years. Great product. Then I wanted some tech fun, so I spun up a pfsense router and turned the AC5300 into AP only. Worked great for one month. Then I picked up an AC68U amd added it to the aimesh as an AP node upstairs to improve coverage...
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L- 1 Posts - layahsHello, I am having trouble configuring AiMesh with AC86 as main router and AC68 as a node. This is the first time I am trying to configure AiMesh and no matter what I try - node is not discovered: 1. Followed the instructions - upgrade both to latest merlin firmware (386.11_0) then reset AC68...
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C- 2 Posts - currterI was wondering if one can change or use the WAN port as another LAN port when the router is being used in AP mode (piggyback) to extend wireless networked using network cable and this is not using AiMesh which can in a sense use that WAN port as a LAN port? The router(s) is (are) in AP mode...
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A- 2 Posts - Arctic AceI have encountered critical AiMesh connectivity issues with Asus RT-AC68U and Asus RP-AX56 after latest RT-AC68U firmware update. After turning RP-AX56 on, AiMesh works few mins but after that connectivity disappears and led will turn from blue to red. Current version: RT-AC68U...
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M- 4 Posts - meshedupFirst time poster, I hope someone can help! I have 3 Asus routers. All set up as a mesh. #1 (RT-AC86U) is set as the router #2 (RT-AX58U) set as a node #3 (RT-AX53U) set as a node and connects to #2 as it's priority connection #3 is in the garage, and the signal has always shown weak due to...
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B- 5 Posts - BlindHopeHi First time poster so please Mod move my thread if in the wrong place. A bit of context first - I am technical but not good at networking, at all! So any help please needs to be in baby language! About 2 years ago, from reading these forums I bought a pair of RT-86U's, put my ISP router...
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M- 5 Posts - mufftoursHi, I have a Asus ax58u router for sometime with out issue. However, I recently got fttp and moved the router to the hall way. The look of the router didn't please my DW, so I am having to use my old blue cave router. One of the reasons I replaced my router previously was the stability of blue...
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W- 1 Posts - wintercowI am using 3 RT-AC3100's. I have one in my house that is configured as the router with my internet modem connected by ethernet in the WAN. I have a second AC3100 as an aimesh node connected wirelessly in my office in another building. I have an EZ-Bridge LT2+ point to point connected to the LAN...
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S- 1 Posts - sforzaHi all, I'd like an RTSP webcam video stream to be tunneled via VPN, while rest of connections use normal WAN. I have read VPN fusion offers this option, via OpenVPN Client, so that should work. My question is, is this compatible with AiMesh? Or is OpenVPN Client only designed to work with...
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L- 2 Posts - lambertWxThe RT-AC86U supports up to 3 guest networks, but the "Guest network on AIMesh" option is only available for Guest Network number one. The other two guest networks are apparently not extended by any AIMesh node. Is there any way to enable these other guest networks to be extended on AIMesh...
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D- 16 Posts - David WHi All My first time posting on this forum so I hope you can help. I have an AiMesh comprising 2 ASUS Zenwifi AC CT8 and a newly added ASUS AC mini CD6. All 3 have latest firmware. I have 2 wifi security cameras outside the house which were struggling to connect to either CT8 (signal strength...
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A- 4 Posts - adriansoarehi i'm new to this forum! I have two wireless routers that I would like to connect in AImesh mode, the problem I have is that they cannot connect, both have the latest available firmware, but since they are different models, is there an incompatibility between them, the process freezes at 15%...
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- 14 Posts - ZoltHi there. I had to do a reset on my home network - decided to restart fresh. I have 2 identical RT-AC66U B1 router. I had AiMesh setup before - I've set it up about 1.5 years ago - I can't remember which FW I had at the time, but it was an earlier version. Now, no matter what I try, it doesn't...
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W- 7 Posts - webreaperHi all, Need an extra node to give coverage over the garden - so looking for the cheapest option to add an AIMesh node to my network. I'm running Asus-Merlin, and it'll be connected via a wired backhaul. Am I right in thinking that the best option is a used AC68U or AC86U from eBay?
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Q- 3 Posts - quangvmDear all could i use feature AiMesh between different model wifi Asus Rog AX11000 vs Rog GT-AC5300 Method: wifi thank you. (The same version fw)
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W- 14 Posts - webreaperHi all, I recently set up my AIMesh (you can read the whole sorry saga here...), so I have an AC86U as my AIMesh router, and an AC68U as my AIMesh Node. Both are running Merlin v386.9. I've noticed that the AIMesh node keeps dropping offline - despite the fact that the signal from the AC86U...
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K- 2 Posts - KiwipaulI have these routers set up with wireless backhaul. I am experiencing lots of packet losses and I can't work out how to fix it. So far I have reduced the RTS Threshold which seems to offer some improvement. Any guidance o wise ones? Second question, I have been turning off features like...
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F- 1 Posts - FourthandShortI had a quick question for those here who might know better. I am on my second RT-AC86U as the first had the 2Ghz channel die and was replaced by Asus. It appears the replacement (a 2019 model) is now suffering the same fate. All of a sudden all the devices on the 2ghz wifi will start losing...
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C- 1 Posts - ChattanonHi !! I have problem with my rt-ac86u ,, currently I have 2 rt-ac86u,, one as a router,, and another as a aimesh node,,, I found that rt-ac86u keep disconnecting . I tried the latest firmware and it's still the same It used to work perfectly and smoothly ,, any one having the same problem...
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A- 3 Posts - ArkosHi all, I'm trying to improve my aimesh network between 2 houses 30 meters apart. As the routers are behind walls, the uplink between the 2 houses is instable. The throughput it's not really important here, i just need a more stable connection in the 2nd house. Also the house construction is...
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E- 7 Posts - esfuCan the ASUS RT-ACRH13 Router be used as a AIMesh node ? I do not see any option in the firmware for AIMesh nor does a search for AIMesh nodes in ASUS router supporting AIMesh show ASUS RT-ACRH13 router even though ASUS RT-ACRH13 is connected as an access point to the network.
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M- 3 Posts - MFLI am a newbie to this forum looking for some help and guidance and am not an in-depth technical expert. I have an ASUS DSL AC68U primary router and have been operating it successfully with 3 x Lyra mini wifi extenders for a couple of years. On 3rd November, I updated the firmware on the router...
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M- 2 Posts - MoMattI have 3 RT-AC66uB1 routers set up as an Ai Mesh system, and wanted to post the only reliable technique I've found to get the nodes set up. I tried various techniques to set these up, using the web gui, smartphone apps, lan cables plugged in, not plugged in, etc. and this is the only way I've...
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S- 1 Posts - slvrscoobieI have 3 other AC 1900 connected to my AC3100 in AI mesh node because they're pretty far removed but I just added an AC88U in my living room to boost coverage near by but it seems to be interfering with its AC3100 brother upstairs. In an effort to reduce that, I factory reset and started it in...
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M- 7 Posts - Mike76Does anybody know if there is a maximum of 8 wired nodes? I have a setup like this: Everything is wired, after numerous tests I am very confident the wiring itself is no factor. As you can see, the systems starts with an AC86U. This is connected to a (factory setup) Zyxel GS1900-24 switch...
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- 7 Posts - spokeyI've had an RT-AC86U for a few years. I'm running almost most current merlin (just saw a new update this morning so I'm one back(386.5_2)). I have set up a mesh network but thought it would help so I bought another RT-AC86U First note. I have not tried to update the firmware as it is brand... -
S- 14 Posts - sleeps1007Hi, I have an RT-AX88U as my main and RT-AC5300 as mesh mode and recently I've been having connection issues. After doing some troubleshooting and looking at the system logs I noticed the connection to the AC5300 was not working, it kept disconnecting/reconnecting. If I connected to my AX88U...
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D- 9 Posts - denman1710Hello all. I have been using an Asus RT-AC86U for a long time now. The 86U with FW 3.0.0.4.386_48260 is the main router and i have 4x the RT-AC67U as AiMesh node. After updating the AiMesh nodes to FW 3.0.0.4.386_49703 this morning, the nodes can no longer be found in my network. I have now...
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K- 3 Posts - KLFDROIn an AiMesh system (w/Asus models not yet determined but likely to be AC devices), will a “node” device (with only a wireless backhaul) function as a “repeater bridge,” to simultaneously provide BOTH (1) a media bridge to feed wired clients and (2) a WIFI repeater to feed wireless clients? If...
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- 10 Posts - ttsI convert two ac68u AP Mode to the AiMesh(Ethernet Backhaul Mode), it's really a pain since i have to hard reset one ac68u to get work, but it's good in the end. One thing i noticed is that, both ac68u now using exact same channel for both 2.4 and 5. I thought this is a very bad practice... -
R- 7 Posts - Roy360360I have two AC68Ps in access point mode. I use pfsense as main router. Both AC68Ps running 386.7_2 by merlin. Both access points have an ethernet backhaul to pfsense. I currently have each setup with separate SSIDs, and on distinct channels. This works fine but sometimes I found my devices...
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R- 2 Posts - rugglebearI keep finding similar questions, but not exactly what I'm looking to understand. My routers are all RT-AC68U I've updated them to Merlin 386.7_2 I'm having several separate issues. - My multiple Google Home devices now stutter and cut out while playing music (together or separately) - I'm...
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F- 12 Posts - fishermanI have a working RT-AC86U router and want to add a NIB 86U as an AIMesh node, but am a bit confused as to how to start, since I know the first thing I need to do is to get the new router firmware to update. Do I have to disconnect my Primary router and plug the new one's WAN port to my ISP...
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- 8 Posts - mocamasterHi everyone, I am hoping you smart folks can help me determine what I am doing wrong. I have 3 RT-AC68U routers. One functions as the main router and the other two function as AiMesh Nodes. The nodes are connected via Ethernet Backhaul through a MOCA connection. Everything works amazingly well... -
J- 3 Posts - jit6526I have a weird situation here. My connection is as following: This setup works perfectly, but recently I wanted to replace the dumb switch on 2F with another managed switch. The ethernet backhaul stop working once I replace with the switch, no matter how hard I tired. But node 2 that connect...
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J- 8 Posts - jsabinI have been using 2 AC66u routers connected wirelessly as an AiMess network. The connection between the two has been strong and the mesh has worked flawlessly. One was located in the basement and the other on the upper floor. Moving them to the edges of the home, the connections were still...
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L- 5 Posts - LogiCan the RT-AC67P/RT-AC65 be used as an AiMesh node with the RT-AX86U as the AiMesh Master?
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R- 1 Posts - revan03Hello guys, I would like to ask you for advice / opinion. I have wooden house 4+KK and I bought modem ASUS RT-AC66U. I was 100% satisfied with function, no problems. Later, I found out, that in bedroom, which is opposite corner of house I have quite week signal in mobile phone and sometimes...
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D- 4 Posts - ddebackerHello all, I have purchased a new AiMesh compatible router. What is the best approach to replace my wifi router that's connected to my ISP with my new one to minimize downtime? Here is my setup: - GT-AC5300 connected to my modem - RT-AX68U connected to my GT-AC5300 through an ethernet cable...
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J- 14 Posts - JohnD5000Is it possible to do a daily scheduled reboot on an AiMesh node?
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S- 3 Posts - skypupHi everyone. First post here. I have an AC86U which is fullyup to date with merlin firmware and runs perfectly. I recentlybought another AC86U to setup a mesh andhave failed the setup at the 1st hurdle. Howdo I update the firmware on the new one. Do I haveto set this up completely as a new...
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Y- 3 Posts - Yipee Kaiyayis your setup stable? my node seems to conk out randomly . i even lose lan connection (on node) at the same time. if you do have long uptime with both your router and node, what firmware are you using? any changes to the settings like roaming assist, etc.?
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- 12 Posts - dCryptHi, I have a setup with Movistar fiber connection. My router (Mitrastar) is setup in "semi-bridge" for managing "triple VLAN" scheme for Movistar. Behind it, the Asus AC88U main router is managing the wifi connections and LAN network. Upstream, I have another router as an AiMesh node for... -
- 6 Posts - styrbiornHi! I have the last few days been reconfiguring my whole AIMesh (hard reset on router and all nodes, starting from scratch). All because an issue with one node but it was probably in the main router. The ones I have worked with are these: RT-AC88U as AIMesh router and 9 nodes (5x RT-AC68U, 4x...
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- 20 Posts - EnceladusHello, I'm new to this forum and I'd like to begin by saying I've scoured this forum for hours in an attempt to rectify my persistent issue so thank you to all contributors. I'm not technically illiterate; however, I am when it comes to networking so I apologise if what I say is nonsensical. A... -
B- 9 Posts - BlueballHi all, I've always been able to find the answer to my problems using this forum as a guest. But now I've got a problem thats much harder to solve. I bet one of you Gurus will know what I should do... I recently struggled to setup an AiMesh with my AC3200 and 2xAC66u B1 but I found out (on this...
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S- 4 Posts - SteveEGI am about to introduce a Fortigate firewall to connect to the wan and take over from an RT-AC86U currently in Route mode. The RT-AC86U is the primary device but has 3 additional aimesh nodes configured to it. Can I just change the mode from Router mode to AP mode on the primary? Will it...
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B- 2 Posts - besimbegoHey everyone, this is my first post here so if there is anything I leave out that would help clarify my situation please let me know and I'll gladly update my post. I am trying to set up an AiMesh system in my 1500sqft apartment. My main router is an AC86u on Merlin 386.3_2, and the node router...
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P- 2 Posts - Psu2ski32Hi All- Curious if anyone else has faced similar problems. I run an AiMesh network with a couple AC5300s and AC3100s in my home. I have tried various different firmware versions (both ASUS stock and Merlin) and still have same problem. Curious if there is a setting I am missing or something...
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G- 5 Posts - Golan RemiHi All, I have been using Asus AiMesh since it was first introduced. Current setup uses AC5300 as the router, 2 x AC68R and 1 x AC1900 as nodes. All connected via Ethernet cables and 1G Ethernet is set as priority. No issue in this setup and it is running the latest Firmware (always updated via...
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T- 5 Posts - ThreecloverI currently have RT-AC86U running Merlin 386.3_2. I have a RT-AC68U as an aimesh node. The node lists its connection as "great" at -62dBM. The router is located on the first floor at one end of the house. The node is on the second floor centrally located. My issue is that nothing will connect...
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G- 2 Posts - GnSDPreviously, I had flashed 2 TM-AC1900 to RT-AC68U routers and had them running in AiMesh for couple of years now and no major issues. Last few days, I was trying to add another AiMesh node to the network to get better WiFi coverage at the back part of the house, but was not successful. This 3rd...
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T- 11 Posts - T1beriousHello, I'm hoping someone here can help me. I've got an AC88U and 3 x AC3000 running firmware version 3.0.0.4.386_45898. I've recently been having no end of problems with the nodes dropping off the network, losing performance (80%) and most recently not handing out DHCP leases! I'm actually...
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N- 9 Posts - Noki388Currently have an RT-ac68u connected to my modem. However both are in a cabinet at distant part of the house due to where the internet cable line comes in. In the central part of the house, I get good 2.4 signal but very poor 5 signal such that it is unusable. At the other part of the house, I...
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S- 4 Posts - santhyHi guys, I have been trying to setup a mesh network by adding an RT-AC68U to my RT-AC86U. Adding the node worked like a charm. But as soon as the node was added, it appeared offline. If I connect the node with an ethernet cable, it syncs up and shows online. Any idea what I could do to be...
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U- 6 Posts - unclekoenIn my home i am having a AC88U router with latest Merlin firmware (@work, will look up tonight) which is placed at the fusebox on the base floor in the center off the house. In my garage and second floor i use an AC86U as Node also with the latest Merlin firmware. Both nodes using a wired...
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B- 9 Posts - bright_todayHello, I am using 2x RT-AC66U B1 routers one as the main AiMesh router and the other one is an AiMesh Node. I have gigabit internet connection and when I connect my desktop PC to the main AiMesh route using ethernet I get ~ 700 Mbps Down speed tested with Speedtest.net. When I connect my PC to...
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Q- 2 Posts - QueueballI have a GT-AXE11000 and I'm using my old AC3100 as a wired node. I read it is not recommended to mix AC and AX routers in an AiMesh system so I was going to donate my old router to my neighbor that has an AC2900 and get myself a different AX router for my network. My question is; which should...
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S- 14 Posts - shoman94My Blue Cave is setup as the AiMesh node with my AC88U is the main. My clients will stay connected to my main router until its forced over due to no connection to main router or I toggle roaming assistant or cycle Ethernet backhaul etc..... Once the system reboots or whatever, eventually all...
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J- 2 Posts - Jeremy2291I have a problem: I have configured my ac5300 in aismesh central, and configure the ac88u router as a node, but cannot switch the ac88u to uplink type in 5Ghz, it remains in 2.4ghz version. if I put the backhaul connection priority in 5g mode, it no longer connects to the base! I do various...
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D- 4 Posts - dogfHi, I have zero knowledge with IPTV. I actually have an AC3100, I want to buy an AC86U to provide IPTV to stb (set top box). Topology is something like this: ISP -> AC3100 --------------> AC86U -> stb -> TV or ISP -> AC86U --------------> AC3100 -> stb -> TV There will be no Lan cable...
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S- 31 Posts - stretchI have an asus router with 2 aimesh nodes connected all fine however i've tried to add a third but for some reason when I do the scan on the router it never finds the node? I've reset the node more times than I can count changed positioning etc but still the same. Anyone else had this issue or...
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S- 7 Posts - Scott HunterHere my set up. 1.Main = RT-ac88u stock newest firmware 2. Rt-ac86u wired from port on main 3. Rt-ac3100 wired from port on main 1. Single ssd smart connect on. Dug around forums and set the 2.4ghz and 5ghz from what I can gather but not sure if it's newest and or best as most post were 2018...
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- 7 Posts - muddymindHi! I have 7 RT-AC68U in a AiMesh config with 5 nodes connected via ethernet and 1 node connected via WiFi: I had a bit of trouble setting these up. Initially I tried flashing merlin firmware v386.3_2 on every router (both main router and nodes) but it always failed at 1% when adding a new...
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A- 10 Posts - aakx87Hi all, My main router is the Asus AC86U which has been working great for a while. I've always had bad WiFi coverage in one end of my house and recently got hold of an old AC68U and thought I would try to use it as an AiMesh node. Setup was without any problems and WiFi Coverage is now without...
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W- 12 Posts - woutervDoes an AiMesh node (not being the AiMesh Router) support wired clients?
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B- 5 Posts - brobinI have a pair of AC1750 B1 routers connected with Ethernet in an AiMesh network with wireless backhaul disabled. A couple of days ago the one that is the node was not providing WiFi. The WiFi light was flickering normally but it wasn't transmitting. The primary was fine. I rebooted the node...
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- 17 Posts - TheRavensterI have a RT-AX68U (w/ merlin 386.3_2, setup as main router) and want to put RT-AC68U (w/ merlin 386.3_2) as node. Both of these routers are now on the latest merlin firmware. Tried the aimesh connection details as per the instructions on https://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1035087 and cant... -
- 4 Posts - sl4fkoHi all. So. Long story short, my AC68U is dead, it was an Aimesh node with AC86U (ETH backhaul). The combination was working very well, so now, I am looking for a replacement. No need for an AX router, my AC86U (Merlin FW) as a main router is still in good shape + I have NO AX clients. My... -
J- 8 Posts - jpthsdAlright, I've upgraded to AX86U in Feb 2021, and have AX86U Aimesh rotuer and AC86U as node. I started using Merlin fw ,,,and kept having bufferring issues ...thought it was Merline fw, I flashed back to Asuwrt fw until now and sometimes still having 2.4Ghz bufferring ...until now it shows...
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R- 3 Posts - RangerZI do understand that AIMesh offers a single point to manage an entire network and the abilty to have wireless nodes, which is an extremely attractive proposition. I also have seen some indicate that AP mode is more stable. When both devices are on Ethernet, if one configures a Router and AP...
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P- 15 Posts - Pergola FabioHi is it possible to force aimesh on ETHERNET only? sometimes my nodes goes offline, and i have no idea why, i can still ping all nodes, all cable related stuff is working Seems i cant change that "auto" setting there? See sreenshot 2 , when node is offline, seems its connected to wireless...
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R- 13 Posts - RangerZI am experiencing similar issues to what is discussed in this post. LSS, it appears I mistakenly attempted to configure AIMesh with Ethernet connected (device had been set up as an AP). I am now stuck with the recurring message "Unable to add your AIMesh node". I have reset the nodes multiple...
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J- 3 Posts - JosuHello, i have issues with my Aimesh system One of my nodes which is far away from my router trying to connect to router, instead of other router which i use as a 2nd node Main router is AX88U, 2nd node is AX82U and problematic node is ZenWifi AC. I can't move main router to the middle of the...
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- 3 Posts - sm8000I have a T-Mobile Asus router that had the AC68P firmware flashed on it when I got it. I used it as my main router, with another T-Mo with AC68U firmware as a node in my AiMesh. I recently upgraded to an AC3100 as my main, and it adopted the AC68U into its AiMesh with no problem. The AC68P...
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F- 12 Posts - felixddAs title indicates -- how do I check the temperature of AC68U on stock firmware that's running as an AiMesh node? Main router is AC86U on Merlin 386.3 Node is on 3.0.0.4.386_43129 (I tried running Merlin on the node but then it won't pair with the main router as a node). I have the node inside...
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J- 2 Posts - jgrantoI have an RT-AC5300 triband router and an RT-AC68 node. This setup seemed to work fine. However, I added an RT-AC3100 (dual band) node to the mix and things got add. After adding the RT-AC3100, the AIMesh decided to use 5GHz-2 as the backhaul. I see the 5GHz-1 SSID throughout the house, it works...
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Q- 5 Posts - Q05039I have just set up an AImesh system using two RT-AC68U routers. I updated the firmware on both and successfully created the node. However I forgot to change the password on the node from the default upon creating the node. Can I change the password of the AImesh node now that it is setup and...
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- 1 Posts - mlarmaSo I have three Blue Caves setup in a mesh all wired backhauls. One was the router but I moved that function to a dedicated device. I disabled the WAN port on the Blue Cave changed internal IP, disabled DHCP etc. as those functions are handled by my firewall device now. Anyway it all works BUT... -
B- 5 Posts - BazzaGFirstly, please forgive what maybe very simple network type questions but I struggle to understand anything "network" beyond the basics. I have RT-AC86U as my main router. The router is running old'ish Merlin firmware and is currently in Wireless Router mode. About a week before Xmas 2017 a...
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- 3 Posts - JohnoI have an RT-AX86U router connected to two RT-AC68Us each as AiMesh nodes connected via ethernet backhaul. One of the mesh nodes is right beside me and when I switch off/on the WiFi on my iPhone, it doesn't connect to the physically nearest node, that is, the one next to me but it does connect...
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A- 9 Posts - AnonymousjokerHow do I setup my 2 routers in an AIMESH system? Newbie question. I've updated the software on both to the latest directly from the ASUS website. But my ROG AC5300 can't detect my AC-88U as the node. What should I do?
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B- 9 Posts - blexannI'm having a hell of a time trying to add RT-AC68U node to my existing RT-AC86U AiMesh router. My laptop is connected wirelessly to the 86U and the 68U is nearby in the same room, I log on to the 86u router and select add AiMesh node and it does see the 68u router, I select connect and get the...
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V- 2 Posts - vivex69I just recently purchased an Asus RT-AC86U and connected it behind my internet provider's modem then I had a lot of problems in connecting all of my devices. After repeatedly hard resetting the Asus router and reconfiguring it again, all my devices would connect successfully. But after a few...
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- 4 Posts - flyingwolfI am running 4 68U's, 1 master, and 3 mesh clients spread out around the house. All are running Merlin on 384.19 (and I know I need to update, need to wait for the kids to finish school tonight). 2 of the mesh clients are on a cable backhaul while 1 is wireless. Recently after a power cycle... -
C- 1 Posts - cookiecookie2019Hi, I have two RT-AX92U routers. Both have firmware 3.0.0.4.386_41712. I connected a USB drive to the primary router and set up Samba share. All devices that connect to the WIFI of the primary router can see the USB drive and the files on it. But devices that connect to the AiMesh Node do not...
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M- 23 Posts - Mark MHey Guys, I took a look at the dongknows AiMesh Router Combos that was updated on April 20th. Now I'm looking for input and opinions here. We got a new house in the poconos (ranch style) and I'm going to need two units based on how wide the house is. Key Points: -Internet connection is...
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- 13 Posts - MastiffI have two RT-AC88U in my cabin, one in each end. It works well, I get the speed I should. But my boat, which has a Pi 4 with an USB-AC68 in a waterproof box in the window, with direct line of sight to the corner where the closest RT-AC88U is placed, is not getting a good signal. Only one bar on...
