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MKFlyers2K · ‎12-12-2024

So where to start. Looks like this issue isnt just effecting this model but others as well. But in my case the ET8. Heres where I have done to try to resolve this issue. Its obviously a firmware issue. Router is sending out 6E the node IS NOT.

1. Firmware updated to latest on Router and Node.

2. Factory Reset Router and Node

3. Node is HARD WIRED to Router

4. Radio is ON on router and node for 6e.

5. Bind the device to node, but then my 6e device no longer connects to network.

6. Factory reset both router AND node and swapped their locations but same hardwired configuration. Meaning, router became node and node became router. Again only the router sent out the 6e signal not the node.

I honestly cant think of anything else. Support is NOT helpful and need to get this firmware issue escalated. Its apparent other models are having the same issue as well. ASUS needs to fix the firmware.

I smell a lawsuit happening since ASUS is playing blind on this widespread issue. At this point all I have is a overpriced 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz Mesh Setup when I should also have 6E as well.

MKFlyers2K · Saturday

Kudos to @SpaceAntelope for guiding me in the right direction. I also did some testing with some changes and found the following. ASUS' firmware is poop. Any deviation will make 6GHZ not work!

1. Download firmware 3.0.0.4.388_23759 for your version, install that firmware on ALL the ROUTERS!

2. On node unit, turn off via switch.

3. On MAIN Unit, Factory reset via WPS method. Turn off unit. Push and HOLD WPS button, one light will come on then another. Once that light goes off let your finger off the WPS button. Youll notice the light stays off. Thats OK! Turn the unit back on.

4. On NODE Unit(s), Factory reset via WPS method. Turn off unit. Push and HOLD WPS button, one light will come on then another. Once that light goes off let your finger off the WPS button. Youll notice the light stays off. Thats OK! (Dont turn on unit just yet)

5. Setup main router. Whatever you do, do NOT use/enable SMART CONNECT. Do NOT use anything else other then WPA2 for your 2.4 and 5ghz signals. I dont know why, but these settings have to be as I described. You can mess with pretty much any other setting, but I dont know if that will kill your 6ghz signal at your node. Trail and erro come into play. Also the firmware is VERY finicky. So if 6ghz stops working you may have to repeat the steps above. Again, I dont know why, but that was my experience. ONCE YOU DO ALL OF THAT DISABLE AUTO FIRMWARE UPDATE!

6. Ready for some fun now? Because ASUS' firmware is literal CRAP, do whatever you have to do to get your node to link up to the main router. Once you do the node will be in the spot where you want it or you can place it where you want it. Keep in mind, if you are using a WIRELESS backhaul the 6ghz might not work because it MIGHT be used has your backhaul. Other then that ENJOY your 6ghz on the node now!

UPDATE: After tweaking with it (again) now im regretting it. 6ghz isnt popping up on the node. I factory reset everything (again) and I couldnt quite get the 6ghz to work on the node, but i rebooted the entire network via system settings and it seems to work again. This is crazy. I just dont get it but whatever. Fix it ASUS!

I hope this works. I sent asus emails and gave them logs. Now its time to FIX IT!

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jzchen · ‎12-15-2024

Under General -> AiMesh -> System Settings (tab)

What is the status of "Ethernet Backhaul Mode"? Have you tried toggling it ON?

MKFlyers2K · ‎12-15-2024

Great call out! Yes it is. It's always been. I just forgot to mention it.

Valdo · 4 weeks ago

5) What kind of device it is?

MKFlyers2K · 4 weeks ago

ET8 version 1

ASUS - ZenTalk

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