WiFi issues GT-AXE11000

[i5Js]

Hello all,

I have an GT-AXE16000 as main router using Merlin, 3004.388.7 and an GT-AX1000 as mesh node using the same version.

A friend has borrowed me an GT-AXE11000 meanwhile he is moving, and I have added it as mesh node, and I see all my devices can only connect to the GT-AXE11000 to 802.11n and 216Mbps. I have removed it from the mesh network, and setup it as a stand alone, and it works as expected, 802.11AX and up to 1300 MBps.

I have cleaned the settings, WPS reset method too, but nothing works, after adding it back to my mesh network, it happens again.

If I move my laptop close to the GT-AX11000, it connects fine, 802.11ax and top speed.

is there known issues about this router and mesh networks?

Thanks in advanced,

 

[Tech9]

When asking for help make sure you mention correct model numbers, speeds and connections. Your thread title is about AXE11000 (Asus GT-AXE11000?), your description of existing network is AX1000 node (Asus GT-AX11000?), 802.11n 2.4GHz at 216Mbps link speeds is possible only to rare 3-stream client and you are definitely not getting 1300MBps over any Wi-Fi standard.

So what exactly happens again when connected to what router and with what client on what band?

 

[i5Js]

Hello @Tech9 Thanks for jumping here. I have edit the post, you're right.

My exiting network was GT-AXE16000 as main router and a mesh node, GT-AX11000. Recently I have added a second node, GT-AXE11000.

So, basically, all the devices I have, when they are connected to the GT-AXE11000 only use the band 2.4Ghz. However, when I move them close the the GT-AXE16000 or GT-AX11000 they use all the bands, most of the time, 5Ghz 802.11ax at 1300Mbps.

Thanks again.

 

[Tech9]

Is your setup wired or wireless? This mix of hardware can't have dedicated wireless backhaul. Your GT-AX11000 doesn't have 6GHz band, your GT-AXE11000 has one only 5GHz band. This perhaps forces your main GT-AXE16000 router to use shared 5GHz backhaul to both of your nodes effectively eliminating the advantage of dedicated wireless backhaul. This is the first issue I see - device compatibility. Fix this and your system may start working properly. Why your main router currently serves clients on 2.4GHz only - I don't know. AiMesh configuration with 2x dedicated wireless backhaul bands is unlikely. You are testing unexplored AiMesh territory.

 

[i5Js]

Hey, thanks!

The backhaul is with ethernet. I'm going to disable 802.11ax / WiFi 6 mode in 2.4ghz setup.

 

[i5Js]

I have removed the GT-AX11000, but it didn't make any difference.