Blue Cave AiMesh add RT-AC68U fails every time.

[KnowsMuch]

Hello,

I have tried everything I can think of to get my Blue Cave to add a node including Latest Firmware, Factory Reset both, downgrade the 68u, move devices from 1' - 20'. Blue Cave sees node and sometimes it will count to 100% and fail and other times about 50% then speed up count and fail.

Are there any tricks to make the initial pairing a success?
- Thanks
KnowsMuch (But apparently not enough)

 

[Grisu]

did you try special blue cave beta firmware for 68U?
there is a special thread for it from @arthurlien: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/b...r-rt-ac68u-and-first-beta-for-bluecave.46802/

 

[KnowsMuch]

did you try special blue cave beta firmware for 68U?
there is a special thread for it from @arthurlien: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/b...r-rt-ac68u-and-first-beta-for-bluecave.46802/

Thanks for the suggestion. I have seen this but the links are dead. Is this pre-release firmware that has now been released officially ? Maybe that's why dead links?

 

[Grisu]

no, dont think it is implemented in 21140, cant mail you this file as I have no use for it so deleted it some time ago.

 

[follower]

Thank god! I was about to buy a Blue cave for a decorative node a couple of weeks ago. I won't buy it.

 

[arthurlien]

Hello,

I have tried everything I can think of to get my Blue Cave to add a node including Latest Firmware, Factory Reset both, downgrade the 68u, move devices from 1' - 20'. Blue Cave sees node and sometimes it will count to 100% and fail and other times about 50% then speed up count and fail.

Are there any tricks to make the initial pairing a success?
- Thanks
KnowsMuch (But apparently not enough)

Could you send feedback with system log, wifi log by Administrator -> Feedback function ?

 

[Grisu]

new official firmware for 68U-types with Blue Cave support: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/ac66u-b1-firmware-version-3-0-0-4-384_32738.48329/
Update: They start to release it for 66U_B1 but its same for all 68U (has been same with 21140)!

 

[Flying Dutchman]

new official firmware for 68U-types with Blue Cave support: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/ac66u-b1-firmware-version-3-0-0-4-384_32738.48329/

NO, is for AC66U, not 68
You need glasses .....

 

[Grisu]

NO, is for AC66U, not 68
You need glasses .....

Sorry, but these glasses will be needed for your eyes!
It is NOT for 66U but for 66U_B1 and so identically to all 68U-types!

Running on mine very well, device list seems to be more stable now.

 

[KnowsMuch]

new official firmware for 68U-types with Blue Cave support: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/ac66u-b1-firmware-version-3-0-0-4-384_32738.48329/

I will try and report back when I get home from work. Thank you for this @Grisu

 

[KnowsMuch]

I will try and report back when I get home from work. Thank you for this @Grisu

FINALLY!!! Success!

• Reset Blue Cave to Factory -
• Setup SSID and Admin Password only - on Blue Cave
• Updated RT-AC68U with official firmware from ASUS site. https://www.asus.com/ca-en/Networking/RTAC68U/HelpDesk_BIOS/
• Reset RT-AC68U to factory
• Put RT-AC68U in node mode.
• Success!

RT-AC68U Firmware used: Version 3.0.0.4.384.32738
Blue Cave Firmware used: 3.0.0.4.384.32546

Now to ALL the other configuration - VPN - WAN - LAN - STATIC IPS - DDNS - DNS ...etc..
Thanks to everyone who offered their help on this.

PS: Does anyone know what happens if I disable WPS now that I am set with AiMesh?

 

[Grisu]

PS: Does anyone know what happens if I disable WPS now that I am set with AiMesh?

Just do it and tell us!

Before you could safe config to easily go back if something doesnt work like supposed to.

 

[KnowsMuch]

Just do it and tell us!

I turned OFF WPS and it seems to be functioning properly - Hooray !
I have a feeling it will be required during the AiMesh pairing process but not once established.

 

[Grisu]

There is no need for AiMesh to have WPS enabled, neither for pairing nor for operation ... just tested without!

Why do you believe it would be useful?

UPDATE: just wrong it has automatically been enabled on parent router WITHOUT any notice!

 

[KnowsMuch]

Why do you believe it would be useful?

After a successful node pairing I noticed WPS was enabled. I tried to disable it but a warning message popped up that said something like:

If you disable WPS it may negatively effect AiMesh communication...

...or something similar to that.

 

[Grisu]

When I tried to disable it after I noticed it was on a warning message popped up that said something like: "If you disable WPS it may negatively effect AiMesh communication..." Or something similar to that.

YES you are correct, was disabled before and didnt see it as it has been enabled without any notice, THATS BAD if they change settings without any warning!!!

It is changeing the moment you click on search for Aimesh devices.

@arthurlien: could you please report this back to be changed that in future the user will get a notification that WPS will be enabled in the background if you use Aimesh and search for nodes!

 

[arthurlien]

YES you are correct, was disabled before and didnt see it as it has been enabled without any notice, THATS BAD if they change settings without any warning!!!

It is changeing the moment you click on search for Aimesh devices.

@arthurlien: could you please report this back to be changed that in future the user will get a notification that WPS will be enabled in the background if you use Aimesh and search for nodes!

When WPS disabled and you press "search", the WebUI will popup a message as " WPS will be enabled when searching for an AiMesh Node". Have you seen these message?

 

[Grisu]

@arthurlien: No I have NOT seen this message poping up on my 86U (used it as parent router). Maybe I have been blind on this eye.
But after it was done I checked WPS and magically it was turn on.

Could someone else test it please if he sees this warning when first time start using Aimesh with disabled WPS.

 

[arthurlien]

@arthurlien: No I have NOT seen this message poping up on my 86U (used it as parent router). Maybe I have been blind on this eye.
But after it was done I checked WPS and magically it was turn on.

Could someone else test it please if he sees this warning when first time start using Aimesh with disabled WPS.

I tested and I saw this message as a popup window in 384.21140.

 

[arthurlien]

the popup window as