Extend coverage of my RT-AC86U

[Tech9]

it will never be as good as placing a wired AiMesh node in this room

Correct.

approximately this value in the setting "Roaming assistant"

This roaming assistant has to be disabled for single AP. Clients have nowhere to roam anyway.

 

[OzarkEdge]

This roaming assistant has to be disabled for single AP

Does it? Never seemed to matter here with one AP.

OE

 

[Tech9]

In case it's actually working as described on the specific hardware and firmware - may cause disconnections for clients below the threshold.

 

[MakeItEasy]

Thanks for your feedback, I have disabled the setting for both bands.

We will see if my daughters continue to complain about disconnections in the coming weeks.

However, I do not remember having set this setting, is it set this way by default ?

Bonus question: Should I expect any limitations if I use an RT-AX86U Pro as main router with my current RT-AC86U reinstalled as an AP in Aimesh ?

 

[OzarkEdge]

Thanks for your feedback, I have disabled the setting for both bands.

We will see if my daughters continue to complain about disconnections in the coming weeks.

However, I do not remember having set this setting, is it set this way by default ?

Yes, ASUS ships standalone routers with Roaming Assistant enabled... another reason I don't think it matters with only one AP in play.

Bonus question: Should I expect any limitations if I use an RT-AX86U Pro as main router with my current RT-AC86U reinstalled as an AP in Aimesh ?

Yes, of course... with two different generations of hardware and firmware functionality, you can expect limitations.

OE