Have you checked for DFS events?Has there been any progress about the node dropping from 5ghz to 2.4ghz wireless backhaul when it comes to XT8? I've sent feedback about this several times through router...
Have you checked for DFS events?Has there been any progress about the node dropping from 5ghz to 2.4ghz wireless backhaul when it comes to XT8? I've sent feedback about this several times through router...
Whats that?Have you checked for DFS events?
If 5ghz detects a DFS event it has to block that channel for a set time. (31mins in the case of the XT8)Whats that?
Hi There,
Update 2020/09/11 386 rc2-5 (9.0.0.4_386_40018)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Sqzva4uK7DTrp7oV93__LR6FZoDOckrN?usp=sharing
Change logs:
1. Add important patches for AiMesh backhaul and there are two FAQs for ethernet backhaul
What is Ethernet Backhaul Mode/connection priority in AiMesh system and how to set up in different scenarios?
[Wireless] How to setup ASUS AiMesh or ZenWiFi Mesh Ethernet backhaul under different conditions (Advanced setup with network switch)?
2. Clients which connect to the guest network can be viewed in the network map -->view list --> interface
Most of the routers have three sets of guest network and each set has 2.4G and 5G-1 (triband model has 5G-2)
3. Support IPSec IKE v1 and IKE v2, and you can use Windows 10 native VPN client program to connect to the router's IPSec VPN server.
The Windows 10 new FAQ is in https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1033576
4. Fixed stack overflow, File Traversal, XSS vulnerabilities.
Support models:
GT-AX11000
GT-AC5300
GT-AC2900
RT-AX92U
RT-AX88U
RT-AC86U
RT-AC68U
RT-AC3100
ZenWiFi XT8(RT-AX95Q)
RT-AC5300 and RT-AC88U had some errors and we are going to fix it. The firmware will upload to the same link after fixed the problem
If 5ghz detects a DFS event it has to block that channel for a set time. (31mins in the case of the XT8)
It then drops back to 2.4ghz and waits 2 mins before connecting to a different channel.
Check review in my sig for more details.
SSID: "X"
RSSI: 0 dBm SNR: 0 dB noise: -79 dBm Channel: 2
BSSID: X Capability: ESS ShortSlot RRM
Supported Rates: [ 1(b) 2(b) 5.5(b) 6 9 11(b) 12 18 24 36 48 54 ]
VHT Capable:
Chanspec: 2.4GHz channel 2 20MHz (0x1002)
Primary channel: 2
HT Capabilities:
Supported HT MCS : 0-23
VHT Capabilities:
Supported VHT (tx) Rates:
NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9
NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9
NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9
Supported VHT (rx) Rates:
NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9
NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9
NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9
Interference Level: Acceptable
Mode : AP Only
Stations List
----------------------------------------
idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time
X Yes Yes -52dBm n No Yes Yes 72.2M 72.2M 26:29:29
X Yes Yes -69dBm n No Yes Yes 58.5M 13M 343:22:42
SSID: "X"
RSSI: 0 dBm SNR: 0 dB noise: -92 dBm Channel: 100/80
BSSID: X Capability: ESS RRM
Supported Rates: [ 6(b) 9 12(b) 18 24(b) 36 48 54 ]
VHT Capable:
Chanspec: 5GHz channel 106 80MHz (0xe06a)
Primary channel: 100
HT Capabilities:
Supported HT MCS : 0-23
VHT Capabilities:
Supported VHT (tx) Rates:
NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9
NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9
NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9
Supported VHT (rx) Rates:
NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9
NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9
NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9
Interference Level: Acceptable
Mode : AP Only
Stations List
----------------------------------------
idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time
X Yes Yes -46dBm ac Yes Yes No 866.7M 390M 01:58:22
X Yes Yes -51dBm ac Yes Yes No 866.7M 24M 07:59:26
I see that the RT-AX95Q is on the google drive but not listed in your supported models list.
And if the chip manufacturer doesn't update their SDK to keep up with needed changes (perhaps because of chip design) the router manufacturer has no choice but to offer maintenance only support at best.
Same here.just updated and this time used a clean install. guest is working fine on the main and the node with roaming working properly as well but still nothing is showing in the device list. i've got three devices connected to guest and nothing is showing.
View attachment 26150
will continue using it but the guest thing was the main feature i was waiting for.
Then I believe that means you are in a region that doesn't use DFS.I checked my ac68u, there is no `DFS status` at all.
Code:SSID: "X" RSSI: 0 dBm SNR: 0 dB noise: -79 dBm Channel: 2 BSSID: X Capability: ESS ShortSlot RRM Supported Rates: [ 1(b) 2(b) 5.5(b) 6 9 11(b) 12 18 24 36 48 54 ] VHT Capable: Chanspec: 2.4GHz channel 2 20MHz (0x1002) Primary channel: 2 HT Capabilities: Supported HT MCS : 0-23 VHT Capabilities: Supported VHT (tx) Rates: NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9 Supported VHT (rx) Rates: NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9 Interference Level: Acceptable Mode : AP Only Stations List ---------------------------------------- idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time X Yes Yes -52dBm n No Yes Yes 72.2M 72.2M 26:29:29 X Yes Yes -69dBm n No Yes Yes 58.5M 13M 343:22:42 SSID: "X" RSSI: 0 dBm SNR: 0 dB noise: -92 dBm Channel: 100/80 BSSID: X Capability: ESS RRM Supported Rates: [ 6(b) 9 12(b) 18 24(b) 36 48 54 ] VHT Capable: Chanspec: 5GHz channel 106 80MHz (0xe06a) Primary channel: 100 HT Capabilities: Supported HT MCS : 0-23 VHT Capabilities: Supported VHT (tx) Rates: NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9 Supported VHT (rx) Rates: NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9 Interference Level: Acceptable Mode : AP Only Stations List ---------------------------------------- idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time X Yes Yes -46dBm ac Yes Yes No 866.7M 390M 01:58:22 X Yes Yes -51dBm ac Yes Yes No 866.7M 24M 07:59:26
That's the internal name for ZenWifi XT8.
Hi Channer,Hi There,
Update 2020/09/11 386 rc2-5 (9.0.0.4_386_40018)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Sqzva4uK7DTrp7oV93__LR6FZoDOckrN?usp=sharing
Change logs:
1. Add important patches for AiMesh backhaul and there are two FAQs for ethernet backhaul
What is Ethernet Backhaul Mode/connection priority in AiMesh system and how to set up in different scenarios?
[Wireless] How to setup ASUS AiMesh or ZenWiFi Mesh Ethernet backhaul under different conditions (Advanced setup with network switch)?
2. Clients which connect to the guest network can be viewed in the network map -->view list --> interface
Most of the routers have three sets of guest network and each set has 2.4G and 5G-1 (triband model has 5G-2)
3. Support IPSec IKE v1 and IKE v2, and you can use Windows 10 native VPN client program to connect to the router's IPSec VPN server.
The Windows 10 new FAQ is in https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1033576
4. Fixed stack overflow, File Traversal, XSS vulnerabilities.
Support models:
GT-AX11000
GT-AC5300
GT-AC2900
RT-AX92U
RT-AX88U
RT-AC86U
RT-AC68U
RT-AC3100
ZenWiFi XT8(RT-AX95Q)
RT-AC5300 and RT-AC88U had some errors and we are going to fix it. The firmware will upload to the same link after fixed the problem
I checked my ac68u, there is no `DFS status` at all.
Code:SSID: "X" RSSI: 0 dBm SNR: 0 dB noise: -79 dBm Channel: 2 BSSID: X Capability: ESS ShortSlot RRM Supported Rates: [ 1(b) 2(b) 5.5(b) 6 9 11(b) 12 18 24 36 48 54 ] VHT Capable: Chanspec: 2.4GHz channel 2 20MHz (0x1002) Primary channel: 2 HT Capabilities: Supported HT MCS : 0-23 VHT Capabilities: Supported VHT (tx) Rates: NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9 Supported VHT (rx) Rates: NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9 Interference Level: Acceptable Mode : AP Only Stations List ---------------------------------------- idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time X Yes Yes -52dBm n No Yes Yes 72.2M 72.2M 26:29:29 X Yes Yes -69dBm n No Yes Yes 58.5M 13M 343:22:42 SSID: "X" RSSI: 0 dBm SNR: 0 dB noise: -92 dBm Channel: 100/80 BSSID: X Capability: ESS RRM Supported Rates: [ 6(b) 9 12(b) 18 24(b) 36 48 54 ] VHT Capable: Chanspec: 5GHz channel 106 80MHz (0xe06a) Primary channel: 100 HT Capabilities: Supported HT MCS : 0-23 VHT Capabilities: Supported VHT (tx) Rates: NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9 Supported VHT (rx) Rates: NSS: 1 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 2 MCS: 0-9 NSS: 3 MCS: 0-9 Interference Level: Acceptable Mode : AP Only Stations List ---------------------------------------- idx MAC Associated Authorized RSSI PHY PSM SGI STBC Tx rate Rx rate Connect Time X Yes Yes -46dBm ac Yes Yes No 866.7M 390M 01:58:22 X Yes Yes -51dBm ac Yes Yes No 866.7M 24M 07:59:26
Channer,Hi Channer,
Reporting on my RC2-5 Firmware Update exercise in my environment with my devices
My Configuration:
ISP: 1Gbps Fibre -> Huawei HG8240H5 ONT ->
Exercise (1) Dirty Flash RC2-5: 9.0.0.4_386_40018 over RC2-4: 9.0.0.4_386_39485
- AiMesh Router: RT-AX88U 9.0.0.4_386_40018
- Cat 7 Cables connecting AiMesh Router (LAN Port) -> Linksys LGS108 Gigabit Switch -> (WAN port) of both AiMesh Nodes
- 2 x AiMesh Nodes: RT-AC86U 9.0.0.4_386_40018
Exercise (2) Factory Reset of AiMesh Nodes followed by Factory Reset of AiMesh Router and reconfigure.
- Flash both AiMesh Nodes first
- Flash AiMesh Router
- Everything appeared to be working as it has been
I really like the new AiMesh 2.0 -> Topology GUI that gives me visibility of where each devices are attached to which AiMesh Router / Nodes. Thank You!
- I use Firmware's default NVRAM values, except for those that are specific to my environment such as SSID, etc. all seems good
- I have Wired connections, and I use default Backhaul Connection Priority -> Auto
- No more degrading of Wired Backhaul from 1Gbps to 10/100Mbps. Thank You.
- Stable Wifi; I left all Wifi related NVRAM to default, including Control Channels & bandwidths on “Auto”. No Guest WiFi. I observed the following:
- Bandwidth for 5.0GHz on AiMesh Nodes get stabilised very quickly to 80MHz for me; unlike in the previous RC2-4 where it was stuck at 20MHz until I reboot the offending AiMesh Nodes
- Feel that Steering / roaming appears to be smoother
- GUI Configuration:
- AiProtection - All enabled, No QOS
- WAN DDNS uses Asus DDNS services (with Let's Encrypt),
- OpenVPN Server (working with Tunnelblick 3.8.4beta03 (macOS Catalina 10.15.6) & OpenVPN Connect (iOS 13.6.1))
bitsbyte,just updated and this time used a clean install. guest is working fine on the main and the node with roaming working properly as well but still nothing is showing in the device list. i've got three devices connected to guest and nothing is showing.
View attachment 26150
will continue using it but the guest thing was the main feature i was waiting for.
bitsbyte,
I saw your post, and setup Guest WiFi for the fun of it. My observations
- I noticed my "Guest" appeared for a while then disappeared from the Network Map - View List. I waited for a while, it came back for a while and disappeared again. So confirm you observation
- Another bug I observed, I used as my iPhone as "guest" where the MAC address is defined in my DHCPlist. I observed that it uses the IP address I assigned in DHCPlist, despite I setup Guest not to use intranet. Something is not right, there is no isolation.
Have you tried disabling your roaming assistant feature for the 5Ghz backhaul band.Has there been any progress about the node dropping from 5ghz to 2.4ghz wireless backhaul when it comes to XT8? I've sent feedback about this several times through router...
Yes, i´ve disabled it on 2,4 5-1 and 5-2... it doesnt matterHave you tried disabling your roaming assistant feature for the 5Ghz backhaul band.
I do notice this particular weakess with AiMesh that once switched to 2.4Ghz, it will never switch back to 5Ghz.
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