Enabling Link Aggregation via NVRAM?

[JDB]

Hi,

So I have a new NAS coming which will be connected to an AiMesh Node (RT-AC5300). Also directly connected to the same node are the devices most commonly using the NAS.

As such, it would be nice to enable the Link Aggregation between the NAS and AiMesh Node.

Problem is the AiMesh Node allows no Web GUI interaction so I can't enable it. I do have SSH access to the Node though so was hoping to be able to set an NVRAM value (on the basis that the Web GUI must do similar?) to enable it.

Anyone know if this is indeed possible?!

Otherwise, I have this option https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin/wiki/Link-Aggregation - which I could drive from my @RMerlin AC88U which would have to SSH to the Node periodically, check if the bond exists, and if not remotely execute the scripts etc... Though this approach is obviously not favoured!

Many Thanks in advance

 

[JDB]

So I managed to work this out;

nvram set lacp=1
nvram set lacp_enabled=1
nvram set lacpdebug=0
nvram set lacpdev=vlan1
nvram set lacpmode=1
nvram set lacpports="1 2"
nvram commit
reboot


It should work the same on the RT-AC88U, just change this one line due to the different internal port mapping;
nvram set lacpports="2 3"

 

[Maloon]

For the record...

Enabling Link Aggregation on a RT-AX88U:

nvram set lacp=1
nvram set lacp_enabled=1
nvram set lacpdebug=0
nvram set lacpdev=bond0
nvram set lacpmode=1
nvram set lacpports="3 4"
nvram commit
reboot

 

[gafeta]

Hi,

So I have a new NAS coming which will be connected to an AiMesh Node (RT-AC5300). Also directly connected to the same node are the devices most commonly using the NAS.

As such, it would be nice to enable the Link Aggregation between the NAS and AiMesh Node.

Problem is the AiMesh Node allows no Web GUI interaction so I can't enable it. I do have SSH access to the Node though so was hoping to be able to set an NVRAM value (on the basis that the Web GUI must do similar?) to enable it.

Anyone know if this is indeed possible?!

Otherwise, I have this option https://github.com/RMerl/asuswrt-merlin/wiki/Link-Aggregation - which I could drive from my @RMerlin AC88U which would have to SSH to the Node periodically, check if the bond exists, and if not remotely execute the scripts etc... Though this approach is obviously not favoured!

Many Thanks in advance

JDB, How did you manage to connect directly to the AiMesh node via SSH?

 

[JDB]

JDB, How did you manage to connect directly to the AiMesh node via SSH?

If you enable SSH on the main router it also enables it on the nodes. Then you just SSH to the node using the same login credentials as you do on the main router.

 

[gafeta]

If you enable SSH on the main router it also enables it on the nodes. Then you just SSH to the node using the same login credentials as you do on the main router.

Thanks. I'll try out.

 

[haymansyd]

Hi All,

Thanks for sharing this info

Can anyone confirm what ports to set on a RT-AX86U or where to find the internal port mapping numbering for this router?

nvram set lacpports="x x" ?

 

[MattM]

Hi All,

Thanks for sharing this info

Can anyone confirm what ports to set on a RT-AX86U or where to find the internal port mapping numbering for this router?

nvram set lacpports="x x" ?

You probably figured this out already but if not, the ethX number mapping vs. LANx-enclosure print is as per diagram of the AX86U attached

 

[haymansyd]

You probably figured this out already but if not, the ethX number mapping vs. LANx-enclosure print is as per diagram of the AX86U attached

Thank you mate, no I never got it sorted and just finding time to get back to it now..
Actually doing this to connect to a Synology too

appreciate the input on an old post!