topic Re: Configuring mash ay AP automatically in Networking

Configuring mash ay AP automatically

Gorskizen — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:07:31 GMT

Hi all dear members,

can I automatically set mash as AP because i have modem/router combo provided by my ISP, it doesnt have bridge mode so I cant configure main as router like we used to do it. I didn't make my choice about model so question is general.

Big thanks for your time and advices

Re: Configuring mash ay AP automatically

jzchen — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:46:11 GMT

Yes check the specifications of the router you are considering. It should say it can run as an Access Point. This actually means Access Point with AiMesh, and you should be able to add mesh nodes to it.

Re: Configuring mash ay AP automatically

Gorskizen — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:54:31 GMT

Thanks Im looking for zenwifi xt8/9 maybe Iknow its bit old but not planning to buy new devices with wi fi 7 so its fine in my case

Re: Configuring mash ay AP automatically

jzchen — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:56:48 GMT

With ASUS having presented a prototype WiFi 8 router earlier this year, and saying it should be released towards the end of this year, that sounds like a good choice. At least, considering all the issues WiFi 7 seems to have in its specification, which WiFi 8 sets to solve...

Re: Configuring mash ay AP automatically

Gorskizen — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:10:22 GMT

Good to know