How to Setup Wired Connection between AiMesh Routers? | ASUS SUPPORT

AiMesh system supports both wireless and wired connection between AiMesh routers and nodes to maximize throughput and stability.
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To learn more about this video visit the following article on ASUS support site:
[AiMesh] How to setup AiMesh system（Web GUI）？
www.asus.com/support/faq/1035087
[AiMesh] Can I set up wired connection between AiMesh routers (Ethernet backhaul)?
www.asus.com/support/faq/1035140
[AiMesh] What is Ethernet Backhaul Mode/Backhaul Connection Priority in AiMesh System and how to set up in different scenarios?
www.asus.com/support/faq/1044184
[AiMesh] How to set up ASUS AiMesh or ZenWiFi Mesh Ethernet backhaul under different conditions ? (Advanced setup with network switch)
www.asus.com/support/faq/1044151
How to update the firmware of your router to the latest version ?
www.asus.com/support/faq/1008000
How to reset the router to factory default setting?
www.asus.com/support/faq/1000925
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[@gerbendegraaf6199]

Concise and clear. Thanks.

[@johnlagreca6288]

Thanks support. Setting up AP Main meshed to two nodes (total of 3 RT-AX55's). Good clue here on the cable setup for wired/ethernet backhaul as most APs can just be wired to the LAN opposed to the WAN port. Image at 00:39 into video was the key for wiring this. Main router is static IP pulling from Actiontec upstream which is connected to FOIS ONT. The Actiontec gives out dynamic IPs for the FIOS cable boxes over MOCA. Then the Main AX55 router via its static IP is meshed with two other nodes (one on each side of facility with Main in the middle). Working well. Your web based setup application should have an option for AP Mesh which was confusing. It only had Router Mesh and AP, so I thought you couldnt do the Main router as an AP with Mesh, but alas you can. All of the port forwarding rules remained on the Actiontec that is connected to the FIOS so it was a real easy hand off to the new net. Thanks again.

[@satchfanboy]

Good to know multiple ASUS RT-AX55 can do AiMesh! Hows the router itself? Any issues?

[@johnlagreca6288]

One month in, still working fine and haven't had to touch it.

[@Shinnok789]

I've seen a few tutorials for this AIMesh, and none were able to explain it simply, right to the point... this one included. I have an Asus RT-AC86U, i've bought an Asus RT-AX86U - How do i setup AIMesh with RT-AX86U as Router and RT-AC86U as Node? What settings do i have to do in the RT-AX86U and the old RT-AC86U to get them to connect with one another? The manual doesn't help on either of them, not completely, and same goes for the handful of tutorials i've found. So in the end i had to piece it together myself from bits of info sprinkled here and there around the internet. Here's how to proceed: 1. RT-AX86U - connect to it, go to it's UI page - Administration - Operation Mode tab - Ensure "Wireless router mode" is ticked fot it to be the AIMesh Router. Then check that it is connected to the internet. 2. RT-AC86U - place it near the RT-AX86U. You don't have to do any kind of settings on this one, in fact you have to reset it, since, in the end, it will lose it's identity, be transformed into an extension of the RT-AX86U. This step is the most important, and the easiest to miss... and the one that is not properly explained. So : connect to RT-AC86U, go to it's UI page - Administration - Operation Mode - tick AIMesh Node option - this will reset it and prepare it to be a Node for AIMesh. 4. RT-AX86U - connect to it's UI again - start searching for AI Nodes - it will see the RT-AC86U - follow the steps from there, it will take about 2-3 minutes to automatically configure it as a Node. If you have an Ethernet cable instead of WiFi as a link between them (a LAN cable connected from RT-AX86U's LAN port to RT-AC86U's WAN port), this will free up WiFi bandwidth (it's not imperative, but it helps). If you can have it, then see step 5 also. 5. RT-AX86U - connect to it's UI again - AIMesh - click on RT-AC86U - Management (menu on the right) - Backhaul Connection Priority - set from Auto to 1G Wan First That's that!

[@asus_support]

Hi Shinnok789, Thank you for you sharing. For AiMesh setup, there is other tutorial below. www.asus.com/support/faq/1035087

[@markschade9436]

Very clear

[@Mr0001jack]

Be sure to go to node and specify 1G WAN for first choice backhaul if it is wired. Placing new node next to main router leaves preferred backhaul on Auto - even if wired for setup configuration.

[@fatehphc]

Hi Asus, good tutorial. May i know if the LAN port at Node router is able to use for other devices such as connected to TV or Network Printer?

[@asus_support]

Hi Fateh Phc, The use of IPTV and USB for LPR/LPD settings on AiMesh node are not supported. However if you mean normal PC device, it can connect to LAN port at AiMesh node.

[@fatehphc]

@@asus_support Noted. Thanks for the help. Looking forward to use your device.

[@droneforfun5384]

Hi, I have 2x Asus XT8 at home. I recently upgraded my NAS with a 10Gbe NIC. What is the best way to acchive highest throughput on the wifi (NAS to mobile devices), should I add a 10Gbe compatible router? If so, which one do you recommend for compatability (with XT8 devices) and high throughput? I assume the XT8 can be used as nodes with another Asus router? Thank you in advance!

[@asus_support]

Hi Drone for fun, If you want to setup AiMsh with new router, please select the model with AiMesh.

[@masterhokage1591]

Hi good day, If I apply the auto reboot schedule to the Main AiMesh, it will apply also to the nodes? thank you

[@asus_support]

Hi Master Hokage, May I have the model name and the firmware version of your AiMesh router and nodes?

[@RareFXChrisC]

I have an RT-AX88U and recently bought another RT-AX88U that I want to run in Aimesh via ethernet backhaul. How do I ensure the new RT-AX88U has the latest firmware? If I plug an ethernet cable from a LAN port of the main router into the new router's WAN port and login into the Web UI, can I update the firmware from there?

[@asus_support]

Hi Chris Chow, Please plug an ethernet cable from a LAN port of the new RT-AX88U to your pc to enter the router setting page and update the firmware manually. Please refer to the following link. www.asus.com/support/faq/1035087

[@RareFXChrisC]

@@asus_support Thank you! After I got the latest firmware and connect both routers in Aimesh mode, going forward, will the firmware be automatically updated on both routers?

[@asus_support]

Hi Chris Chow, Please refer to the following link to update firmware of the AiMesh main router and node. www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1035199/

[@RareFXChrisC]

@@asus_support Awesome! Thank you.

[@richniewiroski4483]

I just bought an RT-AX89X and have the latest firmware. All AIMesh nodes are RT-AX86U devices and are connected to the main router by hardwire. I see the "Topology" tab in the AIMesh section, but I do not see the "System Settings" tab. How am I suppose to turn on ethernet backhaul in this case?

[@asus_support]

Hi Rich Niewiroski, May I double confirm the firmware version of your RT-AX89X is 3.0.0.4.386.23012 and the RT-AX86Us are 3.0.0.4.386.44130? Are there the backhaul connection priority > 1G WAN first settings on all nodes and the uplink type are ethernet?(Please refer to 0:59 in this video)

[@roguegeek]

@@asus_support Firmware on the AX89X is 3.0.0.4.386_23012-ge09afa2. Firmware on the AX86U is 3.0.0.4.386_44130-g378adaa. Connection priority is Ethernet on all AX86U nodes.

[@asus_support]

Hi Rich Niewiroski, If the connection priority is ethernet on all nodes, that are ethernet backhaul.

[@doctorSpoc]

I have two asus rt ac68Us set up in aimesh with ethernet backhaul.. but the ethernet cable never recognized as Gigabit Eth phone or web client.. I have Cat5e throughout house.. but still doesn't work even if I cable a Cat6 cable directly to the main router

[@asus_support]

Hi doctorSpoc, Do you mean there is no 1G WAN first settings in router setting page or if you connect the laptop to the node with cable, the speed is less than connect to the main router? May I have the firmware version?

[@Pyriel_NZ]

Do I use this method to connect my Asus RT-AX3000 to my Netgear 8 port switch?

[@asus_support]

Hi ArchAngelPyriel, If you want to use it with the switch, please refer to the following link. www.asus.com/support/faq/1044151

[@hubgapaz]

Will the AiMesh system work if I connect all 3 routers/nodes to the gateway instead of directly with each other?

[@asus_support]

Hi DUCKY_23, Please connect the router directly or via switch to build the AiMesh system. For switch, please refer to the following link. www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044151

[@Targonis1]

The idea of a mesh is that you link all nodes together in a mesh configuration. So, from your ISP gateway to first/main Asus AIMesh router, then set up the mesh between that first/main router and the other nodes. Trying to have each node plugged into your ISP gateway actually goes against the idea of having a mesh network since you would then treat each NODE as its own access point rather than as a part of a contiguous mesh network.

[@richlorenzo]

@@Targonis1 ​ This is what I had thought too but I don't think that's correct anymore. Based on the link shared by Asus Support above, it looks like you still have a mesh network when setting up an Asus AIMesh device in "AP mode". This would be Scenarios 3 and 4 on the FAQ link that Asus Support provided above. As far as I can tell it looks like you can put a switch or even your ISP's provided router in front of the AIMesh router and as long as the AIMesh router is set to "AP mode" you can still build your mesh network with the nodes.

[@nghjafdjad9393]

Hi Asus, i want to do a wired backhaul connection for my home. The ONT will be connected to my router (GT-AX11000 pro), and i have data points for each if my 3 bedrooms. How do i setup the wired backhaul for my home, as a direct cable connection from router to each mesh node is not possible due to the long distance (50m-70m) between router to the nodes in each room? The data points in each room are wired to like a patch panel near the ont.

[@asus_support]

Regarding your question, I would recommend you visit the following forum post to get more assistance. zentalk.asus.com/t5/networking/bd-p/Networking Thank you.

[@rinnocent_]

Hello can I use WIRED connection for my 3 router? I have AX55U (will be main router), AX55U & AC66U (will be for aimesh). Right now they're in 3 different room with LAN CABLE connected to my MAIN INTERNET MODEM. So right now, they have 3 DIFFERENT WIFI NAME. So I still have to change wifi each time I change area. Can I connect them as AIMESH while they're all connected to LAN CABLE INTERNET MODEM? (Not cable to main router) Because they're all far away and I want to make them as ONE WIFI NAME (aimesh). Please note that the LAN CABLE cannot be changed as they're already in the building construction. or I must buy switch to do this?

[@asus_support]

Hi Clarissa Irene, Do you mean RT-AC66U or RT-AC66U+? RT-AC66U doesn't support aimesh. On the other hand, it is necessary to connect the nodes to the aimesh router for wire aimesh connection. If you cannot connect to aimesh router directly, please refer o the following link. www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044151/

[@jasoncampbell2808]

Can I use wired devices connected to an AiMesh Node that will connect to the main router? For instance, I can have 4 wired devices connected to Node in bedroom and they will all get their connection wirelessly from the main router in another room?

[@asus_support]

Hi Jason Campbell, Yes, It is possible to consider the AiMesh Node as an extension of the router.

[@CBKxSpeedy]

I have an ASUS mesh wifi with 3 Nodes. One of them is the main router and has a WAN port, but the other two do not have a WAN port. How am I able to set up wired backhaul then?

[@asus_support]

Hi, may I ask if your question is related to router? If so, we are delighted to provide you with a dedicated discussion forum to ensure you receive the best support and answers. On the forum, you can ask questions related to the products, share your experiences, and interact with other users. Our dedicated team will also be there to provide personalized assistance, ensuring you receive accurate and timely responses. zentalk.asus.com/t5/networking/bd-p/Networking Thank you.

[@mehariy1531]

if i reset my pc , and choose delete all files , and click on cloud install instead of local install, would my computer work properly with all the drivers download ?

[@asus_support]

Hi Mehariy, The drivers may recover to default version. Although the computer would work, please update drivers to the latest version.

[@xerxesdog]

Update: Feel bit stupid now. Traced down stuck set top box connected via one of my switches which caused all the mess on the network. As soon as I restarted switch and set top box, both routers connected flawlessly and ethernet backhaul seems to be stable since that. Moral of the story is when adding new component, start with most simple setup before bitching around. Original message: Unfortunately my setup of two rt-ax55 routers using ethernet cable as a backhaul is not working at all disconnecting after anywhere from few seconds to few minutes. Did everything possible and impossible to fix this including tampering with firmwares, factory resets, changing cables, things mentioned in this video etc etc nothing helps. Funny enough I bough second rt-ax55 as a replacement for old broken ac68u unit which worked as a “master” in setup with ax55 without any issues before. Sometimes I do not understand how Asus does qa/testing :/

[@OrvilleScott]

Hi ASUS! I know this video is old but how would one connect two nodes via an ethernet cable over a large distance? For example, if I have my main router connected to my modem in one section of my house, and then have a node/satellite all the way on the opposite side of my house, how do I connect the node to the router? Surely Ethernet cables aren't long enough to create a connection, are they? Or are there SUPER long Ethernet cables that I've never heard about?

[@asus_support]

Hi Orville Scott, If you use network switch for a large distance, please refer to the following link. www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044151/

[@vikineswaranariwaragan3818]

Will the AiMesh have same wifi ssid and passwords across all the nodes?

[@asus_support]

Hi, according to your question, AiMesh node can access the Internet through the same SSID and password. Thank you.

[@foreverfxs1345]

Hi there, I buy an ASUS ZenWiFi AX Mini AX1800, My network still shows not available after I set it up completely, my modem is NETGEAR Nighthawk Cable Modem CM1200. What's the problem.

[@asus_support]

Hi Forever fxs, Do you only use one ZenWiFi AX Mini or set two ZenWiFi AX Mini for aimesh? Do you connect ZenWiFi AX Mini with wire connection or wireless connection or both of them no internet? If you connect to the modem directly, are you able to surf the internet? May I have the firmware version of the router?

[@victorlin258]

請問Aimesh node 2的 Lan port可以用來插網路線給電腦上網用嗎？

[@asus_support]

Hi VICTOR LIN, 可以喔。

[@victorlin258]

@@asus_support 請問三台RT-AX56U可以像這樣串接在一起嗎？其中一台當main router

[@asus_support]

Hi VICTOR LIN, 可以的，RT-AX56U有支援AiMesh。

[@Ta3s11]

question, i get my AP connected when I'm doing the AImesh. When I move it, it doesn't connect. what am I doing wrong?

[@asus_support]

Hi, to ensure network switch compatibility, please set the Connection Priority to “Ethernet” in mesh node settings. Please confirm all version have updated to the latest version. You can refer to the following link. Thank you. www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044151/

[@educationalandtechnicalcha9425]

Which model of Asus supports Aimesh node at low price? Please let me know 🙏

[@asus_support]

Hi, since I'm not sure about your location, I would recommend contacting customer service in your region to inquire where you can purchase the product you're looking for. Thank you.

[@darrylneiltanyag2487]

AX53U for Wi-Fi 6

[@diamondpeakstudios2610]

everytime I select ethernet as preferred connection, AiMesh disconnects and I'm back to resetting the connecting router. Any tips?

[@asus_support]

Hi DiamondPeak Studios, Do you have to reset aimesh router or nodes? May I have the model name and the firmware version of your router and nodes?

[@bryans9957]

I have two asus routers, tuf gaming ax5400 and rt-ax55. Can I use my rt-ax55 as my 2nd router rather than aimesh using one account on the app? I need to put different password on it. Can i do that? Thanks

[@asus_support]

Hi BRYAN S, It is okay to build aimesh with uf gaming ax5400 and rt-ax55. After setup aimesh, it is impossible to enter the router settings page of node.

[@bryans9957]

@@asus_support i mean can i use my 2nd router to create another wifi router using only 1 account on the app?

[@asus_support]

Hi BRYAN S, Do you mean want to set up different wifi SSID with only one router account? I'm afraid we don't have such function.

[@bryans9957]

@@asus_support My tuf gaming ax5400 is one router already set. And i’d like to set my ax55 as my 2nd router. Which means im using only 1 account on the app to set both of them up.

[@asus_support]

Hi BRYAN S, It seems that you setup aimesh and set the ax55 as aimesh node. It is only 1 ASUS router account, so the password is only one and the wifi SSID and the wifi password would be only one for aimesh. I'm wandering which password you mentioned.

[@TheBalancedFan]

If I use WiFi Aimesh so the main router connects to a wireless router on a different floor through Wi-Fi. Can I use the ethernet ports from the router using Wi-Fi?

[@asus_support]

Hi TheBalancedFan, If you mean the lan ports on the node, you can connect lan port and device(pc or laptop) via cable.

[@TheBalancedFan]

@@asus_support even if the extra router is connecting to the main router wirelessly? So the wireless router is connecting to the internet via Wi-Fi connection to the main router. Can that wireless router then connect to a pc device via ethernet cable And connect to the internet?

[@asus_support]

Hi TheBalancedFan, Yes, but I suggest build AiMesh with wire connection that would more stable.

[@TheBalancedFan]

@@asus_support unfortunately the two routers will be on different floors that can't connect by wire

[@asus_support]

Hi TheBalancedFan, I'm afraid wireless signal might affected by the circumstance and other devices.

[@asheler1]

I have 2 RT-AC68U’s in AIMesh mode with 1gb wired back haul. It was working great. But, recently, anything plugged into the mesh node is only getting about 500mbit. I see this on file transfers and also internet speed tests since I have gigabit down from my ISP. A computer plugged into the main router is getting gig but the one at the node only gets right around 500mbit, max. I verified it’s not the PC by testing a laptop on the node as well. I got the same 500mbit with it. I believe it started after a recent firmware update. I verified that the connection between the routers is gig full duplex also, via the SSH terminal. I tried various QoS settings and sometimes it would cap my node computer even slower until I reset the router/node again. There has to be something capping the back haul speed that I can’t find. Is it a bug in the latest firmware?

[@asus_support]

Hi Anthony Sheler, May I double check the firmware version both are 3.0.0.4.386.43129? If you have enabled ethernet backhaul mode and 1G WAN first, have you changed the cable between routers or the lan ports on the main router?

[@asheler1]

@@asus_support, I do have ethernet back haul enabled and it shows it’s connected at 1gig. I have not tried replacing the cable because they are some distance apart. I do plan to try plugging the cable directly into the PC at the remote end to verify that I do get gig speed then. But, it was working before just fine and I don’t think anything happened to the cable. Both show they have the 43129 firmware.

[@asheler1]

I just checked and I get the same slow speed from my laptop from the cable direct from the primary router but I also plugged it in from a known good connection with the same result. One pc connected directly to the router on the same cable gets gig. Now it seems more like some kind of bandwidth limit or QoS issue on the primary router itself.

[@asus_support]

Hi Anthony Sheler, Did you also check the speed vis file transferring? Have you reset the routers after update version 3.0.0.4.386.43129? Please enable QoS and then disable QoS. Then, please restart the routers and check speed again.

[@asheler1]

@@asus_support, I have rebooted everything several times at this point, as well as disabling and enabling QoS.

[@SonofBear]

if i setup wired connection between AiMesh routers will they work the same as 1 network similar to wifi aimesh? if yes, will there be any slowness on internet speed? as my main and node on different floor and the wall too thick so the signal strength not that good if using wifi as AImesh the node will provide slower speed

[@asus_support]

Hi SonofBear, If you setup wired connection between AiMesh routers, it will analyzes the wireless signal strength for each frequency band available, and then determines automatically whether a wireless or wired connection is best to serve as the inter-router connection backbone. Therefore, it is more stable than only wireless connection.

[@SonofBear]

@@asus_support do you mean that if i further away from main router and closer to the node, i still able to get the max speed? normally when i use a repeater to boost the wifi signal, i will get lower speed when i further away from main router but closer to repeater because the main router 5ghz signal unable to travel that far and only 2.4ghz can and 2.4ghz can't support my max speed 300mbps

[@asus_support]

Hi SonofBear, The model and the cable may have impact on the speed. Moreover, if you connect the node via wifi, the speed would vary depending on the device itself. However, the wired connection between AiMesh routers would be better than wireless connection only.

[@scottyboy6269]

Why can't I have primary and a node plugged into my Internet Modem?

[@asus_support]

Hi, according to your question, do you mean you cannot connect both nodes to the primary router? Do you mean the cable cannot plugged into WAN and LAN port? Have you try other cable to connect? Could you provide the router model and firmware version? Thank you.

[@scottyboy6269]

@ASUS Support I have my Cable Modem an AC86U and an AX82U I have the 86U as my primary, WAN to LAN on Cable Modem I setup 82U as Node, plugged WAN to LAN on cable modem 82U works then doesnt work after some time, along with devices 10ft away dont connect to it(guessing due to no internet)

[@kingfisher_imperialist]

If routers are too far to see each other over wifi, can I use wired connection for mesh?

[@asus_support]

Hi Зимородок, Yes, wired connection may be more stable for AiMesh.

[@Targonis1]

A wired mesh setup will always be more reliable as long as your ethernet cables are good. That is why this video was made, to show how to set up the mesh using ethernet/wired. If you have a longer distance between nodes, then wired will also provide a better backhaul vs. using WiFi since your signal strength and speed will not be degraded due to distance. Remember, if you get 874Mbps WiFi when close, but at 700 feet you are at only 230Mbps, a wired backhaul will give you much better speed. This is also where having something like the AX11000 as your primary node will come in handy, because it will be better about handling the bandwidth between 3+ nodes, compared to an ax6100 or ax6600 unit(processing power matters).

[@OrvilleScott]

@@Targonis1 I know your comment is old but how would one connect two nodes via an ethernet cable over a large distance? For example, if I have my main router connected to my modem in one section of my house, and then have a node all the way on the opposite side of my house, how do I connect the node to the router? Surely Ethernet cables aren't long enough to create a connection, are they? Or are there SUPER long Ethernet cables that I've never heard about?

[@Targonis1]

@@OrvilleScott Higabit ethernet goes up to 100 meters. If that isn't long enough, you can use an ethernet switch as a way to extend the distance.

[@rinki8532]

My touch pad is not working properly frequently like scrolling , gestures not working even when I just touch the touch pad courser starts dancing automatically without moving fingers on touch pad

[@asus_support]

Hi Ꭺꜱʜɪꜱʜ Kumar, May I have the model name? Did it occur after any update or software changed? Please refer to the recommendations as below. www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1042539/

[@rinki8532]

@@asus_support Now I'm stucked at the lock screen since yesterday morning 🥲 and services center is closed

[@asus_support]

Hi Ꭺꜱʜɪꜱʜ Kumar, Can you enter WinRE? www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1044563/ I am sorry I am not sure the specific information of our local service center for the Covid-19 Pandemic. If you need local service, please visit our official website for contact info of our local service(call, chat and mail service).

[@KamiDRyu]

ASUS support please help🙏🏾 i have one rog rapture gt-ac5300 in wireless router mode. (+1 in aimesh + 2 rt-ac67u as nodes) and in the last few weeks I’ve lost Connection to all AImesh nodes. I tried to reconnect them, didn’t work, tried to reset them did not work. And my suspission is that it went wrong with the two last updates. I can’t even connect to the router using the app or web-GUI. How do I fix my home network?

[@asus_support]

Hi@@KamiDRyu May I have the firmware version of your gt-ac5300 and rt-ac67u? How did you reset the three routers? Is there any error message while wireless connecting and reset? Do them still lost connection with wired connection(Ethernet backhaul)? www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1035140/

[@trandoduyquang]

i can't setup aimesh wire with AX53U

[@asus_support]

Hi, according to your question, may I ask whether you want to set up wired or wireless connection? Do you mean after you set up but there's no WIFI connection? Which steps you don't understand? Have you follow the steps according to the video or the FAQ at the description box? Can you connect nodes to the primary router? Or connect one after one to the nodes? Also, could you provide your firmware version? Thank you.

[@Ricardo2.0]

I never had those plugged in wired and it worked fine till now now i cant connect to internet, only bluetooth and i have it off

[@moociferzhang]

What is the point of this system if you cannot connect all nodes wirelessly to either the ISP Modem or Zen Router ?? My setup, no matter how close the Router / Node are together, constantly flicks between white & blue flashing lights. Also, you change a setting on the App, and then 30 seconds later it's back to what it was previously .. Total waste of time & money.

[@asus_support]

Hi, according to your question, may I ask have you make sure that both router and node firmware are at the latest version? Could you provide the product model and firmware version? Thank you.

[@theunkownmr.562]

This is too old. This does not apply to the ET12 system.

[@asus_support]

Hi, may I ask what kind of problem you're currently facing? Could you provide your product model? Zen WIFI ET12 support AI mesh too, For more Zen WIFI ET12 problem, you can refer to the following user manual. Thank you. www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/whole-home-mesh-wifi-system/zenwifi-wifi-systems/asus-zenwifi-pro-et12/helpdesk_manual/

[@theunkownmr.562]

@@asus_support I'm using a pair of ET12's. The router is connected via the WAN port to the AT&T router. I then have the Node connected with a Cat6 cable to the 2.5Gbit port on the Router and the WAN port on the Node for wired backhaul. That being said, I should have access to WiFi 6E via the Node because I've confirmed that the Node backhauls through the cat6 to the router. I'm thinking there's some kind of firmware issue preventing the Node from broadcasting a WiFi 6e signal. It's very frustrating considering I paid 900 for such a high end piece of tech just to be let down by the Node not giving me access to WiFi 6e and limiting me to just WiFi 6.