If that's the case, 68u or 86u. Doesn't make sense to buy the higher end 88u / ac5300 to use as "node"
68U is the lowest end for aimesh?
If that's the case, 68u or 86u. Doesn't make sense to buy the higher end 88u / ac5300 to use as "node"
68U is the lowest end for aimesh?
Yup! Just recently swapped a bunch of my old routers (N15 + AC1200) connected as Wireless AP's to my main RT-AC68U, to the following setup:
RT-AC68U (Main)
RT-AC68U (Node)
RT-AC68U (Node)
Previously I had issues in different parts of the house when all routers were on the same SSID, because wireless devices would have trouble seamlessly switching from one router to the next, instead often times staying on the previous router because it still had 2-3 bars. Changing to separate SSIDs meant that I could select the router I wanted manually, but that was still a chore.
With this new setup I can walk to different parts of the house and it seems to switch far more seamlessly than previously based on my testing, and all without my intervention. I will test it for a few more days and report back, but so far it seems very very promising
P.S Do note that once the "Node" router is part of the network, it doesn't have its own separate admin panel anymore, all functionality is restricted, and administered purely from the main router. You can still manually allocate static IP's etc for the nodes however.
Wow you got so many AC68U routers?
New AC68U is costing about $200. I think it is not cost effective to use AC68U as a node.
Furthermore, other mesh routers are w/o antenna and more ergonomic in design.
It will be more cost effective if other Asus models can converted into Aimesh.
How are you assigning static ip for the node ? Please share, I couldn't find any option after it's added to the mesh network.
The handover parts work good Liao?
Wow you got so many AC68U routers?
New AC68U is costing about $200. I think it is not cost effective to use AC68U as a node.
Furthermore, other mesh routers are w/o antenna and more ergonomic in design.
It will be more cost effective if other Asus models can converted into Aimesh.
Compared to the more popular mesh on the market like velop, lyra, orbi, deco, Google Wi-Fi etc...the price is comparable. In some cases, the 68u specs are also better.
I bought a bunch second hand to supplement the one I already had. I think it cost me about $100 per router or thereabouts. Definitely cheaper than buying a brand new mesh networking kit. Also in terms of tweaking etc, the ASUS software will be a bit more robust than the mesh ones, because they're more geared towards ease of setup / simplicity.
Where did you get a 2nd hand AC68 router for $100?
I have been aiming for this model for some time. I think 2nd hand cheapest was at least $180.
In the end, I bought a new one for $200.
i do not have any ethernet point laid ard the house, if i connect via wireless, would upload and download be affected?
It's actually pretty easy if you shop around on carousell. These routers were standard issue for alot of ISP's over the last few years, so there are heaps of people selling them regularly. I managed to pick both mine up in a week without too much effort!
Of course it would not be the same performance as connected by Ethernet LAN. But if laying cables is out of the question, this is next best option already.
Would it be like using repeater, end up the speed got halved?
Would it be like using repeater, end up the speed got halved?
It will be nice if AC56U is supported. Because of the antenna-less design.
Is the mesh system auto setup? I put a new router inside my room linked up with wired cable(this new router internet indicator lighted up) but I use the ASUS app, can’t find the router for aimesh....