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XT8 unexpected upload traffic from the router

Da22a1
Star II

After noticing poor network reliability I've found that my router appears to be uploading massive amounts of data at about 50MB/s for periods of about 1min, stops for just under 1min, then starts uploading again.  When this happens there is no evidence of any device on the wireless or wired network uploading any data, which suggests it's the router doing this.  I have 3 XT8 devices in the mesh, but when this upload happens, it continues even if I switch off the other 2 nodes, so it's definitely the router doing it not one of the nodes.

Rebooting cures it for a while, but sometime later it starts again.

All devices are on the same FW and upto date with version 3.0.0.4.388_24668-gb5d7304.

It's like the router is launching a DoS attack on itself!

Any help or clues as to what might be wrong would be helpful. I haven't yet factory reset the device, that's my last resort.

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@Aureliannn_ASUS Any news on this?

Hi @Alexw ,

Thank you for your support. 

To provide you with a better network experience, we have released firmware version 3.0.0.4.388_24688 on 11/28. 

We recommend that you perform the following operations:

  1. Firmware update: Please refer to the manual or visit our website to update your router firmware to the latest version. Updating the firmware can help fix known issues and improve system stability.
  2. Factory reset: After updating the firmware, we recommend that you restore your router to its factory settings. This will clear all custom settings and restore the router to its initial state. For detailed instructions, please refer to: [Wireless Router] When Standard Reset Isn’t Working: Hard Factory Reset - Models list | Official Sup...
  3. Manual configuration: After the factory reset, please manually reconfigure your router. We recommend that you:

Change password: Set a strong password, such as a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, to enhance security.

Choose the right channel: Choose a wireless channel with less interference.
Close unnecessary functions: Close infrequently used functions, such as remote access, FTP, VPN, etc., to reduce potential security risks.

Thank you.