Thank you very much...

I am currently using Time's TP-Link router and had some of my devices on static IP setup...Do I need to reconfigure them to 192.168.1.** instead?

Hi parpy,

The default gateway for the XT8 is 192.168.50.1. I would suggest you to change it at the LAN->LAN IP.

Thank you

Thank you very much

Do I need to set a range of IP's?
What is the maximum IP range?
Eg., Changing the gateway to 192.168.0.1 and the range of IPs 192.168.0.2-192.168.0.200

Will there be any issues?

This post has been edited by parpy: Jun 1 2022, 12:12 PM

Hi parpy,

The default range is the maximum IP you can get, you may set the range if you want to.

Thank you

any recommendation for 2 story semi d?

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I’m using TUF AX3000. Superb coverage

I'm using the same. Rubbish coverage. Also staying in a 2 storey semi-d. Poor signal coverage upstairs + constant DC. Asus CS said because signal strength not good enough for home, they checked and apparently my router logs got nothing wrong.

Now I'm considering XT8. Anyone got reviews about this?

If your house is a 2 storey semi-d, I better suggest you go get something better and save your 700 bucks on tuf ax3000.

I feel regret buying the tuf ax3000. If u insist, I can sell you mine.

But I have to add, it's quite weird, when I first bought it, maybe first few months, signal strength was ok, I can play LOL on mobile in my room upstairs with low ping. Now it's impossible, constant DC. Idk why. Sad case.


Anyway, if you're considering TUF AX3000, better look at TUF AX5400. Price not much difference anyway.



P/S if anyone wants to buy a used TUF AX3000 (I think only 8 months old thereabout, pm me)

This post has been edited by sinnlig: Jun 3 2022, 07:47 PM

I previously reported on installing a pair of Asus ZenWIFI XT8 using WIFI backhaul in a three-story, two-linked house next door. If one is placed on top of the other (main node above/below the other node at each level), it can cover up to two stories. To address the third, you can utilize the ASUS router and connect it using AiMesh, or you can purchase another XT8 and connect it as another node. In the case of my neighbor, he had one pair of Asus AC68u from the prior installation, so I linked them using AiMesh.

The primary node in this configuration has the fastest WIFI speed from his Unifi 500 Mbps, while the secondary node has half the WIFI speed but still has a good speed. The Asus AC68u with AiMesh connectivity performs similarly to the latter. However, it is entirely dependent on the position of connected devices from each node and whatever barrier the signal from each node needs to pass through.

The best position is still the center of each story area of the house.

This post has been edited by eclectice: Jun 7 2022, 09:57 AM

Hi.

I am using a RT-AC59U ver. 2 as one of my nodes and thinking of an upgrade. One of the features (or setbacks) of this router/node is that this node does not have wireless scheduling. As long as it is connected to the main router, it will broadcast wifi, even though the main router is not broadcasting any wifi.

I understand that RT-AX53U's firmware has been updated to include Aimesh. Would it have the features like ethernet backhaul and wireless scheduling?

Thanks

Hi peguin78,

May I know what is the AiMesh main router are you using?

And yes, the RT-AX53U are able to support Ethernet backhaul and wireless scheduling.

Thank you

Thank you for your response.

I am using RT-AX86U as the main router. The other node is AX-Mini XD4.

Actually I was hoping that RT-AX53U would not able to support wireless scheduling. I am running all my internet equipment on DC solar power and there are times that I just need the main router to stop broadcasting and another node to be on and provide the wireless services. If I use the AX53U as an access point, I would loose it as a node. However, thank you again for you reply.

Thanks for sharing! Btw, does the XT8 have odd issues? Buggy etc or DC issues? Since it's quite pricey

I was thinking to pair two XT8 with the main TUF AX3000. AX3000 is downstairs, 2 XT8 upstairs.

This post has been edited by sinnlig: Jun 7 2022, 03:48 PM

You should put each unit outside rather than inside a closed space like any other routers in the market. It needs proper ventilation. Keep checking the fans from time to time.

Make one of the XT8 devices your primary router, connecting to your ISP. Then, add AX3000 as an AiMesh node.

This post has been edited by eclectice: Jun 7 2022, 04:25 PM

Yup, thank you for the advice. Now gonna wait for 9.9 sales 🤣

I installed a pair of XT8 recently by using the phone app and it is currently working as it is ( i mean i did not do anything more than what the app required). Are there any special settings that i should be doing to make full use of the router/backhaul?

Thank you

Ong

Too lengthy to describe. You can find it here

General:
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1045754

Ethernet backhaul
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044151/
https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044184/

This post has been edited by eclectice: Jun 8 2022, 09:35 AM

hi i have bought a RT-AX86S and i am having problems with the 5G band. few of my devices can't connect to it. even the ps4 pro shows "The PS4 does not support the Wi-Fi network's security method."
I am using WPA2 personal setting which is the recommended and lowest security method. any ideas what i can do to fix this issue? thanks.

Hi deathninjax,

Make sure the router firmware is the latest.

And have you try to set the Authentication method to WPA/WPA2 Personal?

Thank you


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I am on firmware 3.0.0.4.386_45375-ge5f218b.
when i set to the wpa/wpa2-personal with tkip+aes, the 5G band doesnt even show. none of my devices can see it.

update: i fixed it on wpa2 personal with aes by changing the protected management frames to capable instead of required.

This post has been edited by deathninjax: Jun 10 2022, 12:55 PM

Hi, I m using Lyra apps to setup my Lyra mesh wifi. I m having problem with the Lyra apps keep crashing everytime I try to open the apps. Tried uninstall and re install but still got this problem. Tried using Asus apps. Can log in but not sure how to add nodes. Any idea?