Struggling with Asus ZenWiFi BE30000 aka 3 node BQ16 Pro bundle

[dh4]

I just purchased the 3 pack yesterday. I'm having issues with Sonos and Blink cameras (with OOTB settings). I did set up a separate IoT network as part of the setup instructions asked for. I have tried connected the Blink to both networks (main + IoT), and neither worked. Blink support says it's network congestion and packet loss, but I'm having a hard time believing that given 90% of my devices are working. Any suggestions? I had Eero before with 0 issues but hated the lack of flexibility. I have 60 day return so maybe these will be going back....

 

[garysteel]

I just purchased the 3 pack yesterday. I'm having issues with Sonos and Blink cameras (with OOTB settings). I did set up a separate IoT network as part of the setup instructions asked for. I have tried connected the Blink to both networks (main + IoT), and neither worked. Blink support says it's network congestion and packet loss, but I'm having a hard time believing that given 90% of my devices are working. Any suggestions? I had Eero before with 0 issues but hated the lack of flexibility. I have 60 day return so maybe these will be going back....

I had to disable the wifi7 and then sonos work, I think wifi 7 requires a higher standard than wpa2 and sonos can respond to it...my 2 Sonos moves were dead until I disabled the wifi7 (I didn't create a separate IOT channel as I'd have had to rename all my IOT devices to find the new ssid.

 

[dh4]

Disabling wifi7 did fix the Sonos. Now I'm troubleshooting blink and ring. Ring cameras are not refreshing or seeing the network to join. I wonder long term how we can handle this problem if we want to use WiFi 7? Create a separate network? But ideally your phone is on the same network so you can manage the Sonos system.

 

[garysteel]

YEah was thinking about that...it would still be on the same network just accessing via a different ssid, Its a thought I've not put into practice ...and while i'm still trying to tweak settings for reliability with iphone and ipad (consistent internet connectivity) I thought it I had to end up with another SSID I'd donate my core SSID as the legacy and create a new on for teh modern kit...I hates change and this Wifi 7 is a damn nuasance lol.

 

[Ripshod]

@dh4 do you have WPA2 enabled on your WiFi? I know Ring did have a warning about wpa3 on their site recently.

 

[dh4]

The main network is WPA2/WPA3-Personal and the "IoT" network is WPA2-Personal. I was finally able to get the Ring to connect to the "IoT" network. Interestingly enough, it couldn't even see the main network. I saw my neighbors SSIDs, but not the main. The blink cameras will connect to wifi but I can't connect to any of the cameras from the blink connect module. It's a nightmare.

 

[jzchen]

I have a single BQ16 Pro. Ended up with 3 separate SSIDs, (no IoT network, gave up on that). They are all the same SSID and password: 2.5 and 5 GHz SmartConnected WPA2/WPA3, 6 GHz-1 WPA3 (WiFi 7 toggled OFF), and 6 GHz-2 WPA3 (WiFi 7 toggled ON). So far so good.