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  1. M

    DOCSIS + Wifi6 MESH solution?

    I am seeking an upgrade for my old Netgear C6300 router, it is pretty outdated in technology (DOCSIS 3.0 instead of 3.1) and on top of that it does not cover all my rooms, so I decided to go into Mesh. I have a pretty petty 3000 sq ft house. I have read several threads here, and I see there are...
  2. S

    Help me with my Decade long battle with coverage

    Hello, Im wondering if anyone can help me with my decade long battle with internet coverage. My biggest limitation is that cables are not allowed to be used across the house (It would make it look "shapeless", otherwise Id buy Access point). I uploaded two images one of my current step up...
    • snuser_001
    • Thread
    • cable connectivity coverage extender help house mesh modem router wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Other Discussions
  3. Dodge DeBoulet

    Dumping my NetGear RBKE963 6E Mesh -- AP Alternatives with Wireless Backhaul?

    After struggling with connectivity issues requiring weekly reboots of my RBK963, I've given up. This 6/6E solution is hot garbage, and the only way I've been able to get any semblance of stability is to replace its routing/DNS/DHCP functionality with an OPNSense-based firewall and a Pihole and...
  4. S

    Kernel UDB message within Syslog

    My apology if someone has the asked same or similar, but I was unable to locate the subject. Someone who is SME, can you explain what these messages mean within Asus rt syslog and how should it be addressed, if at all? Router in question is RT-AX86U running AsusWrt-Merlin version 386.7_2 and...
    • sipankh
    • Thread
    • asus kernel error mesh mesh netowrk udb
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: ASUS Wi-Fi
  5. C

    ai-mesh nodes always go offline eventually

    The nodes are hardwired ethernet backhaul. The ethernet devices connected to the nodes are still online. It just shows the nodes as offline in the web gui. Cant say exactly when or how often they go down. I usually check every week in the web gui if they're still online. This has been an issue...
    • CRAKZOR
    • Thread
    • ai-mesh aimesh backhaul disconnect disconnecting ethernet mesh nodes offline
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
  6. SandboxHaze

    Release ASUS CT8 - New Firmware: 3.0.0.4.386.47399

    Security: 1. Fixed Stored XSS. 2. Fixed CVE-2022-26376. Features: 1. Fixed AiMesh issues. 2. Fixed download master related issues. 3. Fixed VPN unable to access internet while enabling QoS. Download link: https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/ZenWiFi_CT8/FW_ZENWIFI_CT8_300438647399.zip
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    Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 WiFi 6E looking for best mesh router to pair

    I am looking for Asus the best choice of a Mesh wireless router to pair with my ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 WiFi 6E. This will be hard wired to the GT-AXE - Suggestions please CC
  8. V

    XT8 mesh and preferred uplink node

    I have a mesh network with 6 XT8 nodes , mainly due to thick walls with metal net in them. I.e. i need to do some radio planning to get a nice thruput on some nodes. Like this example where 4 had great signal from 3 as well as 6 sees 5 with great signal. 2,3,5 sees 1 with a nice signal. 1 (...
  9. S

    Asus Mesh Daisy Chain Speed?

    I have my AX11000 set up as the main router and 2 x XT12 connected to it as nodes, + XT8 on another floor. After my printer - one of the few 2.4 devices - would not connect to any of the nodes but rather to the main router only, I checked the available wireless networks and can see that neither...
  10. S

    Setup AiMesh - 2 x AC86U

    Hi 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...
  11. discussion_war

    Second router for duplex apartment

    Hi, I have an Asus GT-AX11000 running Merlin firmware that I love, but the signal strength is too weak on the opposite side of the downstairs of my duplex apartment. I've looked carefully into changing the router's position in the apartment and/or running ethernet cable between floors, but for...
  12. G

    Solved AiMesh, what am I doing wrong?

    Hi 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...
  13. G

    Mesh network setup with and without VPN

    Hi! I have a setup of two Asus AX-GT11000 routers in a mesh network with ethernet backhaul. I run OpenVPN on this. Some sites like Disney + and HBO Max does not work with VPN. What I would like is the ability to choose between VPN or not VPN by changing which WiFi network I am connected to...
  14. Spikemixture

    change SSID on MESH nodes

    Hi . I have 4 Asus Routers connect via AImesh. 1 is hardwired and 2 are wireless to the main Router. That part works OK. My SSID on the main router is MYOFFICE When setting up e.g. a Camera 'outback' I get 3 or 4 MYOFFICE SSIDs and therefore do not know which router is closest to the camera ...
  15. S

    Trying to understand modern Mesh routers and decide if I should buy one

    Hey all, I live in a home that is one floor approximately 2,000 sqft in size (high ceiling) with an approximately 2,000 sqft screened-in pool outside, perpendicular to and on the corner of the house. At the moment, I use an Arris TG1682 modem+router combo to deliver internet, however, it only...
  16. automaton

    Randomly unable to access hard-wired device on Mesh router

    I have 2 RT-AC68U units running latest Merlin software (386.3_2). One is the main router, and the other is a Mesh unit with WiFi backhaul. Connected to the Mesh router I have a Raspberry Pi 4 hard-wired into the ethernet port so it can gain internet access over WiFi. This device has a DHCP...
  17. A

    WiFi upgrade to work with RT-AC68U?

    Hello all. Looking for advice for boosting my existing wifi. I have fibre to my home, currently on 360mbps down and 75mbps up. My modem is a fibre modem that runs direct to my Asus RT-AC68U. Most of the data hungry devices are wired throughout the house such as PCs, voip phone, PS5, satellite...
  18. D

    How to FORCE ZenWiFi AX (XT8) to use dedicated 5ghz-2 band vs normal 5ghz one?

    Hello all, I have the ASUS ZenWifi AX - XT8 as a replacement for an Orbi RBK50 system. I have a 2900 SQFT 2-story home, and usually have both routers upstairs, and a receiver downstairs in my home theater area. I would have the Master router in my upstairs office, and the slave device 15...
  19. O

    Wired Mesh or Small Business for new house + QoS

    Hi everyone! I've been lurking for several months but I still have a few concerns regarding the network setup for my new house, I would appreciate a lot if I could get some advice. Some house details: - New house, 2300 sq ft split into 2 floors. - Concrete walls and floors - 200/15 Mbps...
  20. R

    Benefits of MerlinWRT on Aimesh nodes?

    Hi. I have a setup of: Mainrouter: AX88U (latest MerlinWRT) Aimesh Node 1: AC88U Aimesh Node 2: AC68U My AiMesh nodes run mostly the latest Asus firmware available. I love MerlinWRT but with what firmware should I flash my Aimesh nodes? What are the benefits for running AsusWRT vs...
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