ZenWifi BT8 + Asus 4G-N16 a viable combo?

[Swedishoyster]

So I have an Asus Mesh-network with an Asus BT8 as Router. My internet provider has some problems resulting in my modem losing connection about 2-3 times a day for around 5 minutes. All my neighbours experiences the same and the internet provider has been investigating the problems for 2 week now but haven't found the cause.

So I need some redundancy. Since I'm a happy amateur and not a network professional I thought I should ask for advice.

Should the combo BT8 and 4G-N16 work as a backup on secondary WAN that will kick in automatically when the internet goes down?
And will this configuration work?
BT8 web interface

[jzchen]

Can use a 1G port for secondary WAN.  For Network Monitoring you should probably choose one DNS Query or Ping.

[MarkWood21]

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@Swedishoyster 부산 부달 wrote:

So I have an Asus Mesh-network with an Asus BT8 as Router. My internet provider has some problems resulting in my modem losing connection about 2-3 times a day for around 5 minutes. All my neighbours experiences the same and the internet provider has been investigating the problems for 2 week now but haven't found the cause.

So I need some redundancy. Since I'm a happy amateur and not a network professional I thought I should ask for advice.

Should the combo BT8 and 4G-N16 work as a backup on secondary WAN that will kick in automatically when the internet goes down?
And will this configuration work?

 BT8 web interface

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Yes, using the Asus BT8 router and 4G-N16 as a secondary WAN connection should work as a reliable backup when your primary internet connection drops. You can configure Dual WAN in the BT8's web interface, setting your primary WAN to your regular modem and the 4G-N16 as the secondary connection. Enable the failover option so the router automatically switches to the 4G network when the primary connection goes down. After setup, test the failover to ensure seamless switching between the two connections, and monitor the status to ensure everything works as expected.

[Aureliannn_ASUS]

Hi @Swedishoyster ,

thank you for your patience, and we apologize for the delay in responding due to the recent holiday.

To meet your needs, we recommend that you set up a dual-WAN configuration with your ZenWiFi BT8 and ASUS 4G-N16.

Setup steps:

1. Main router settings: In the ZenWiFi BT8 settings page, find the "WAN" or "Network" related settings and enable the dual-WAN function.
2. Connect the 4G router: Connect the LAN port of the 4G-N16 to one of the LAN ports of the ZenWiFi BT8.
3. Set up failover or load balancing: In the dual-WAN settings, select the "failover" mode to ensure that the system automatically switches to the 4G network when the primary network connection is lost.

For detailed setup instructions, please refer to the following FAQ:

[Wireless Router] Dual WAN introduction and setup - Failover and Load Balance | Official Support | A...

Please note:

• 4G-N16 limitations: The LAN port of the 4G-N16 supports up to 100Mbps, so if you have higher speed requirements, we recommend choosing a 4G router with higher specifications.
• Failover recovery: If you want to automatically switch back to the primary WAN when the primary network recovers, please check the "Allow failback" option.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions during the setup process. Thank you.