[Maylyn - Networking] ASUS ZenWiFi XT8

[maylyn]

ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 has landed

Do note that it's not up for retail market as yet and please wait for ASUS SG to make the official announcement (availability and pricing) in due time.

Official ASUS SG landing page

@ ~> https://www.asus.com/sg/Networking/ZenWiFi-AX-XT8/

Do bear in mind, I will have to take some time to setup, bench and test so will take a while to update my findings.

So stay tuned.

 

[maylyn]

Some updates. - 18/01/2020

Sorry for the delay,

I have to reserve my experiences (in detail) and performance metrics for the time being due to NDA and some internal intensive firmware updates to resolve bugs, performance fixes, improve interoperability and compatibility etc etc.

One word is that I feel is that ease of better coverage and connectivity I supposed over ASUS Lyra and ASUS Lyra Trio?

Here are some of the GUI which I'm allow to reveal publicly, so continue to stay tuned

 

[maylyn]

Updates - 20/01/2010

I have revert to standalone setup the ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 citing some technical discoveries which i have already feedback to ASUS TW HQ Networking for their information and attention.

So far, I'm impressed with what it has to offer to date ..... Wi-Fi Agile Multiband and Time on Target features is available and 4 cores QCA CPU power to harness

@ ~> https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-agile-multiband

 

[maylyn]

Modes of operations available for ASUS ZenWiFi XT8

Wi-Fi Agile Multiband and Time on Target features is available

 

[maylyn]

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[maylyn]

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[maylyn]

Updated the second posting

 

[riscaliz]

I’m also waiting to have the same setup as shown by your pics.
One ax89x as the main router connected to the ONT.
A pair of XT8 spread around the house using AiMesh.
I’m quite confused by the ethernet hardwiring photo that illustrates the node and router setup for the xt8.
Can you provide a clearer hardwire illustration on the ports being used for both devices in order to achieve the optimal mesh network below?

ONT -> AX89X (Main Router) -> XT8 (Mesh) -> XT8 (Mesh)

Can’t wait to get my hands on these devices!

tomorrow 2 late HardwareZone Forums app

 

[charlesdygreat]

For me, it means ZenWiFi AC (CT8) will offer a faster performance than a dual-band mesh WiFi as the backhaul traffic is not shared with the fronthaul network. The fronthaul network support a maximum link speed up to 867Mbps on 5Ghz.

 

[Errz]

I'm using Asus AC88U (wifi disabled) at the moment with 3x Velop (inside DB , living room and MBR)

am thinking to replace all the velop with XT8. one in MBR, one in living room. and AC88U wifi will still be disabled. Both will be connected with LAN as backhaul.

 

[cstanhwz]

Does the AiMESH works with 2 units on ethernet backhaul while a 3rd unit further away uses wireless backhaul?

For SingTel Fibre VLan, since port 4 is for MIOTV, this will not support? All 3 Lan ports will be for internet?

Thanks.

 

[xonix]

Does the AiMESH works with 2 units on ethernet backhaul while a 3rd unit further away uses wireless backhaul?

For SingTel Fibre VLan, since port 4 is for MIOTV, this will not support? All 3 Lan ports will be for internet?

Thanks.

The 3rd unit will probably take it's wifi signal from either of the wired Aimesh units depending which is nearer.

 

[xonix]

Does the AiMESH works with 2 units on ethernet backhaul while a 3rd unit further away uses wireless backhaul?

For SingTel Fibre VLan, since port 4 is for MIOTV, this will not support? All 3 Lan ports will be for internet?

Thanks.

The 3rd unit will probably take it's wifi signal from whichever of the wired Aimesh units that is nearer.

 

[cstanhwz]

The 3rd unit will probably take it's wifi signal from whichever of the wired Aimesh units is nearer.

So it will work with both ethernet and wireless backhaul at the same time right?

That would be good news for me. Thanks.

 

[maylyn]

Updated with standalone ZenWiFi AX8 setup

 

[riscaliz]

Interesting to know what kind of issues were discovered while pairing the ax89x with the xt8.
Do update if using xt8 as a stand-alone offers better performance and stability in speed as compared to the mesh system above.

tomorrow 2 late HardwareZone Forums app

 

[derrickgoh]

OT a little since we’re talking about mesh. Tried googling but still dont get it.

If i have cat 6 port in all my rooms, what’s the difference (pros & cons) between using a router in my living room & setting up another router in my master bedroom as access point, VS using wifi mesh units that support ethernet backhaul?

 

[Errz]

OT a little since we’re talking about mesh. Tried googling but still dont get it.

If i have cat 6 port in all my rooms, what’s the difference (pros & cons) between using a router in my living room & setting up another router in my master bedroom as access point, VS using wifi mesh units that support ethernet backhaul?

Router is big and ugly with all the antenna sticking out.

 

[giraffey]

OT a little since we’re talking about mesh. Tried googling but still dont get it.

If i have cat 6 port in all my rooms, what’s the difference (pros & cons) between using a router in my living room & setting up another router in my master bedroom as access point, VS using wifi mesh units that support ethernet backhaul?

Mesh Pros
- nicer looking
- easier to setup

Wifi Routers and Access Points Pros
- Tends to have better speeds
- More configurable and flexible
- more importantly, more cost effective

 

[cstanhwz]

The ability of seamless roaming (if it actually works) would be the advantage.

Wherever you move about in your house, there should be no noticeable change of different SSID to different router. No interruption of internet access.

Since using Ethernet for both example, speed should be quite good.