Problem with routerAI Mesh activation.
Problem with routerAI Mesh activation.
I recently purchased a few AX56U_V2 units and connected them to some AC68Ws in AiMesh mode. The initial setup went smoothly without any issues. However, after a short while, I unexpectedly disconnected from my Apex Legend match (lol). It turned out only one AC68W remained in "AiMesh" while the others were listed as "Client List." The routers in the Client List didn’t support WiFi and their wired connections would drop occasionally. When checking the management page for each AiMesh Node, it indicated an inability to connect to the Parent AP. This issue hasn’t occurred before with just three AC68Ws. All devices run the latest firmware (3.0.0.4.386_42844-g63620cd for AX56U_V2 and 3.0.0.4.386_43129-g60defb2 for AC68W). By the way, the AX56U_V2 models are from China, while the AC68Ws seem to be US versions. Could you assist?
It's possible they're too distant from the primary router and lack sufficient signal.
I don’t have personal experience with Asus’s product, but other “mesh” solutions from consumer brands I tested always required a direct wireless link between all devices, without using cables. For multiple roaming APs via cabling, a dedicated system such as those from Ubiquiti would be necessary.
Not always. The same idea applies when using APs with a direct link to a central router or switch, which mimics how mesh networks and more complex systems operate. One SSID is sufficient. Choosing non-overlapping channels is key. Lowering the transmission power so each device's range just barely touches helps avoid clients becoming locked onto one AP while switching zones. Without a central controller, seamless roaming isn't guaranteed, but you can approximate it with current equipment. Ultimately, the wireless client still decides which AP to join.
It's ideal to. Because I can easily connect an Ethernet cable straight to my PC if I just need the wired setup, as there are already Ethernet ports available for my AIMesh nodes.
I discovered two of my AC56U_V2s had outdated firmware because I mistakenly upgraded them using an AC56U without V2, which didn’t work. After updating the V2 models to the latest firmware, it functioned properly for a week. I assumed the issue was the problem, but now my internet dropped and all AiMesh nodes vanished, affecting the clients. Bruh.