Ethernet cable in WAN port of ASUS ZenWifi AX node is "unplugged"

[adambox]

Hey!

I recently purchased a pair of ASUS XT8s and I'm trying to connect them via ethernet, but my cat6 cable doesn't seem to be recognised in the WAN port of the secondary node (nor in the LAN1-3 ports of the main node).

The cable from the main node to the secondary node would be very painful to replace, as it runs externally out of the house from the living room, up the external wall into the loft, and then over to the other side of the house where the secondary node is located (a run of about 20-25m approximately).

I don't think the cable is the problem though. I've tested it with a network cable tool and both ends have been crimped correctly. Also when I plug it into my laptop I get ~960mbps download, which is what I'd expect. It's also recognised on the main router as a 1gbps cable when used that way, but when I plug it into the WAN port on the secondary node, nothing happens. The port just appears greyed out / "unplugged".

I've read many other threads and seen that some people have had luck with network switches, so I have a cheapish Netgear switch coming tomorrow that I'll try, but I'm hoping other people might have better suggestions in the mean time?

Both nodes are up to date with firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24684. Nothing is reported in the syslog when plugging or unplugging the cable in the WAN port.

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[OzarkEdge]

Hey!

I recently purchased a pair of ASUS XT8s and I'm trying to connect them via ethernet, but my cat6 cable doesn't seem to be recognised in the WAN port of the secondary node (nor in the LAN1-3 ports of the main node).

The cable from the main node to the secondary node would be very painful to replace, as it runs externally out of the house from the living room, up the external wall into the loft, and then over to the other side of the house where the secondary node is located (a run of about 20-25m approximately).

I don't think the cable is the problem though. I've tested it with a network cable tool and both ends have been crimped correctly. Also when I plug it into my laptop I get ~960mbps download, which is what I'd expect. It's also recognised on the main router as a 1gbps cable when used that way, but when I plug it into the WAN port on the secondary node, nothing happens. The port just appears greyed out / "unplugged".

I've read many other threads and seen that some people have had luck with network switches, so I have a cheapish Netgear switch coming tomorrow that I'll try, but I'm hoping other people might have better suggestions in the mean time?

Both nodes are up to date with firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24684. Nothing is reported in the syslog when plugging or unplugging the cable in the WAN port.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Have you tested same with a different/temporary/pre-built Ethernet patch cable?

OE

 

[Tech9]

but my cat6 cable doesn't seem to be recognised in the WAN port of the secondary node (nor in the LAN1-3 ports of the main node)

This is cable issue or you are very unlucky to have 2x defective routers. Pair of XT8 purchased new or used?

 

[bbunge]

Did you set up the second XT8 as a node over WIFI before you took it to the end of the Ethernet and plugged it in?