IS THERE ANYTHING OUT THERE BETTER THAN THE ASUS LYRA OR ANY OTHER MESH NETWORK...? Short of pulling LAN cables...?

I live in a triple storey link houses that’s below 2500sqft, but I have trouble getting wifi signal on top most floor. If the 3-node Asus Lyra can’t make the cut, I seriously don’t know what else can, since most mesh network out there are only 2 nodes...

And no, I don’t wanna pull cables...!

Suggestions please...!

This post has been edited by Eithanius: Sep 30 2020, 11:43 PM

TP-Link Deco M9 Plus
Asus ZenWiFi AX (XT8)
Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi 6 System AX6000

What is the signal strength from the 2nd node to the problematic 3rd node? Can check from the app

My experience when testing 2 units Deco M9 plus,
Same level (ground apartment), distance from master deco is about 15 meters, straight line. However have to pass 3 thick walls.
In the app, signal fluctuate between 1 and 2. The 2nd deco will lose connection intermittently. I repositioned the deco accordingly based on the signal strength from master deco, and the issue was fixed.

It's hardware issue and nothing to do with placement... Tech confirms via firmware logs that one of the nodes has problems and the entire bloody system ran out of RAM. Sending in for warranty have to send the entire damn router system back to factory. Working from home, cannot afford downtime...

That's why I'm looking for 3-node mesh alternatives...

Damnnn I guess in this case Asus firmware is not that superior after all
Did the problem occur since day 1 btw?

Can try The XT8
https://www.asus.com/my/Networking/ZenWiFi-AX-XT8/overview/

REVIEW

Cheapest I found for a 2 pack is RM1699.. a single pack is RM970 or so
No 3 packs, gonna have to buy the 3rd node separately
ZenWifi AX XT8

A cheaper alternative would be to get an aimesh router for the 3rd node

This post has been edited by cannavaro: Oct 1 2020, 12:33 PM

Noticed the weak signal on the affected node since day one, but as time progresses and more firmware updates it has gotten worse with intermittent drop signals. There was once all 3 nodes crashed I have to restore and setup again. And when Asus stopped selling the Lyra, they stopped issuing new firmware altogether. To me this is a very bad EOL support giving to customers.

And with another prior bad experience with one of their non-mesh Wireless-N routers having firmware issues as well, I'm a bit weary of getting another Asus router in the future...

If you have the budget, you can try Ubiquiti UAP Flex HD.

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/ubiquiti...1825908364.html

Can setup as Mesh or Wired backbone but this is function as AP only not Router...

tplink wdr7661...cheap top selling with millions of users in china so firmware issues will be ironed out quickly

asus is expensive which bring less users and less incentive for support

also most mesh is a 2x2 whereas the wdr7661 is a 3x3 which have much faster performance

im using one of the sibling model of wdr7661 which i find to have very good coverage so i know even if 3 node setup fail 2 node should already be enough to cover 3 storey as long as the placement location is correct

this mode is far superior then consumer grade routers above
https://store.amplifi.com/products/amplifi-alien-router-mesh

I'm looking at this as well, but it's only 2 nodes, worried it not cover all areas...

And does it support Unifi...?

Is that your own house? Or are you renting?

Own house...