AiMesh compactible routers

[Dougj]

I am currently running a AiMesh network with an RT-AX88U as the primary router and a RT-AX58U as a node and it works great except that I can no longer update the firmware of either as the update fails.

I did however find a fix for that

[Troubleshooting] Firmware upgrade failed | Official Support | ASUS Global

and will run the fix.

What I am looking for is a list of routers compatible with my current router(s) so that I can add another node to my network. I know I have seen a loist but am unable to find it today.

TIA
Dj

 

[Tech9]

Why not another RT-AX58U if you know it works well with your main RT-AX88U?

 

[Dougj]

I am hoping to keep costs down and buy something used. Right now I cant find any used 58U's available. Perhaps I am missing the point. Are all ASUS routers that support AiMesh compatible with each other?

 

[Tech9]

Are all ASUS routers that support AiMesh compatible with each other?

According to Asus - yes. The reality is a bit different. If you start mixing hardware running different firmware - expect issues and incompatibilities. For example Asuswrt 5.0 main router features won't extend to Asuswrt 4.0 nodes, Broadcom main router may not work well with MediaTek nodes, etc.

 

[Dougj]

Thanks for the info. Looks like I am looking for a 58U or 88U

 

[Dougj]

Simply have not yet had time to work on it but I will report if that fix works.

Thanks
D.

 

[McKey]

Broadcom main router may not work well with MediaTek nodes, etc.

A bit help with the CPU platforms (As Tech9 mentioned, you should still have to check the available FW versions):

List of ASUS Devices - Wireless Routers - TechInfoDepot

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