Replace failing AX6600 with one of the NODES as Router - (HOW to do this)

[jp91306]

I think my AX6600 unit that is serving as the main unit/router is failing. I have an identical unit that is currently used as a node.

How can I remove the failing one and replace it with the identical one ?   Do I have to set the network up all over again, or can I transfer the settings to the other unit (and physically replace the failing one ?)

I am FAR from expert at this...and really need some guidance. 

Thanks for any help.

jp

[Alex52]

You may not have a failing router.

Please read: https://zentalk.asus.com/t5/networking/zenwifi-xt8-lan-ports-suddenly-stopped-working/td-p/483852

Not doing a WPS factory reset after the firmware update can cause a performance loss after a period of time. You would need to WPS factory reset both routers and can then re-apply your saved settings from the main router. If this doesn't work, you may need to WPS reset both again and apply your setting manually.

[Alex52]

If your main is hardware failing, you should set the node up as a new router and can use your same security and password to setup the same SSIDs. Your clients should re-connect within 30 minutes. Some may require a manual re-connect.

[jzchen]

Since it is the exact same model you could simply backup the configuration from the current router and restore the configuration to the node:

https://www.asus.com/us/support/faq/1001376/