New BE-98 Pro

[Lotta Cox]

I just setup a BE98 Pro. Stock updated firmware. The only issue was some, not all of iOT devices did not connect to 2.4.
I used guest network pro and created an iOT network called Idiots under the original SSID for 2.4. As soon as I did that all of the 2.4 iOT devices that did not connect previously connect, connected instantly. Is this the correct method? It's 100% stable now.

The only thing that did not connect is a RT AC 68U that is in Media Bridge mode. I don't see it in the Asus Discovery app anymore. Not in the client list either. Rebooted it, didn't help.
How can I get that 68U reconnected again?

 

[Lotta Cox]

I got the 68U to show up again.
Bit of a learning curve for the 98Pro.

 

[RMerlin]

The primary point in the IoT guest network is not for isolation, it's for compatibility. The default wireless settings for the IoT network are designed to be as widely compatible with cheap IoT wireless modules as possible.

 

[Lotta Cox]

The primary point in the IoT guest network is not for isolation, it's for compatibility. The default wireless settings for the IoT network are designed to be as widely compatible with cheap IoT wireless modules as possible.

Thanks Merlin! This router is amazing!

 

[Brookie55]

The primary point in the IoT guest network is not for isolation, it's for compatibility. The default wireless settings for the IoT network are designed to be as widely compatible with cheap IoT wireless modules as possible.

 

[Brookie55]

I get what you're saying, but doesn't it achieve the result of isolating those devices from your main network? That's the main reason I'm using the IoT Network on my BT10 's. I see a lot of complaints about the Asus Zen Wi-Fi routers, but this mesh unit has been solid.

 

[RMerlin]

I get what you're saying, but doesn't it achieve the result of isolating those devices from your main network? That's the main reason I'm using the IoT Network on my BT10 's. I see a lot of complaints about the Asus Zen Wi-Fi routers, but this mesh unit has been solid.

No. The default IoT network is on the same VLAN as the main network. The reason being, quite a few IoT devices need to be able to talk with you over wifi, with your smartphone for example. So the default is having things on the same VLAN.

If you need isolation, you need to configure a separate network on a different VLAN.

 

[Lotta Cox]

I can't access 2 separate USB hard drives in windows with this 98 pro. Both are listed in the Samba place and network map.
But in windows explorer, I can only ever access the first drive that is plugged in. I can't find anyway to access the 2nd plugged in drive.
Works in every other router I've had.
What is wrong?

 

[Brookie55]

No. The default IoT network is on the same VLAN as the main network. The reason being, quite a few IoT devices need to be able to talk with you over wifi, with your smartphone for example. So the default is having things on the same VLAN.

If you need isolation, you need to configure a separate network on a different VLAN.

I see, something else i will research on how to do. Thanks

 

[Lotta Cox]

Samba seems so different on the 98 pro. I can't copy files to the attached hard drive. IDK how to change permissions. Just seems bugged or something.
Would installing Merlin's FW on this make USB server work like previous routers?
I had to plug my drives into my 68U. So easy to use there. Just like my ax86U.
Would rather have them attached to the 98pro.

 

[ColinTaylor]

@Lotta Cox Can you not expand the USB drive's directory tree by clicking on the little box next to the drive name?

 

[Lotta Cox]

@ColinTaylor Yes i can but I can not copy files or folder to the root of that drive where all the files and folder are now. I can copy a file or folder from that root to a PC.
I can go into any folder and write to it.
This is not how it worked before. Plus, I can't access a second HD attached at all.

 

[ColinTaylor]

@ColinTaylor Yes i can but I can not copy files or folder to the root of that drive where all the files and folder are now. I can copy a file or folder from that root to a PC.
I can go into any folder and write to it.

That's always how it's worked in my experience. You have to create folders (shares) in the root of the drive by clicking on the + icon (on the top right) and then assign user permissions to each share. You cannot write to the root unless you turn on "Allow guest login", in which case there are no individual shared folders as the whole drive (including the root) is writable by everyone.

 

[Lotta Cox]

That's always how it's worked in my experience. You have to create folders (shares) in the root of the drive by clicking on the + icon (on the top right) and then assign user permissions to each share. You cannot write to the root unless you turn on "Allow guest login", in which case there are no individual shared folders as the whole drive (including the root) is writable by everyone.

@ColinTaylor Good call! I can access both drive with guest enabled too THX!
I always used guest previously.
But .. some of my other PC's can't access the drives with guest mode enabled. Windows say can't access this drive. Is there some network settings in windows that might make it work? Like public or private network thingy or something? IDK

 

[ColinTaylor]

But .. some of my other PC's can't access the drives with guest mode enabled. Windows say can't access this drive. Is there some network settings in windows that might make it work? Like public or private network thingy or something? IDK

Guest access has long (25+ years) been depreciated by Microsoft and each successive Windows update seems to make it more difficult to reenable it (using registry hacks). Google to see if/what the current workarounds are for your particular PCs.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/filecab/accessing-a-third-party-nas-with-smb-in-windows-11-24h2-may-fail/4154300

 

[Lotta Cox]

Guest access has long (25+ years) been depreciated by Microsoft and each successive Windows update seems to make it more difficult to reenable it (using registry hacks). Google to see if/what the current workarounds are for your particular PCs.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/filecab/accessing-a-third-party-nas-with-smb-in-windows-11-24h2-may-fail/4154300

U ROCK!
I followed this part in that guide:

TY so much man!
Happy VD


6. Disable the SMB client signing requirement:

a. On the Start Menu search, type gpedit and start the Edit Group Policy app (i.e. Local Group Policy Editor). If you are using Home edition, skip to step 8.

b. In the console tree, select Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings> Local Policies > Security Options.

c. Double-click Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always).

d. Select Disabled > OK.



7. Disable the guest fallback protection:

a. On the Start Menu search, type gpedit and start the Edit Group Policy app (i.e. Local Group Policy Editor). If you are using Home edition, skip to step e.

b. In the console tree, select Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates> Network > Lanman Workstation.

c. Double-click Enable insecure guest logons

d. Select Enabled > OK.

 

[ualdrivr]

This was my experience with it....

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/new-rog-gt-be98-pro.93339/

Best of luck with it.

 

[Lotta Cox]

Mine is working great! 77 clients. No mesh needed. Just put Merlin FW on it

 

[Tech9]

Merlin firmware doesn't improve nothing on for . If most or your clients are IoTs on the single 2.4GHz radio - we may see you again soon. This is the major complaint around Wi-Fi 7 products and not limited to Asus models. You also need to know AiMesh compatibility between 3006.102, 3004.388 and 3004.386 devices is still gray area and what Asus advertises for AiMesh is not exactly true in many cases. Keep your old routers around for some time. Good luck!

 

[Lotta Cox]

Merlin firmware doesn't improve nothing on for . If most or your clients are IoTs on the single 2.4GHz radio - we may see you again soon. This is the major complaint around Wi-Fi 7 products and not limited to Asus models. You also need to know AiMesh compatibility between 3006.102, 3004.388 and 3004.386 devices is still gray area and what Asus advertises for AiMesh is not exactly true in many cases. Keep your old routers around for some time. Good luck!

I know it does not improve signal. Never said it did.