i moved to japan cause of my work. having found your videos, it has helped me choose my new routers/modems. thank you for the great content. keep it up man. you rock
Good comparison between two technologies. I've always rely on Asus router because of active firmware updates and features they provide to their routers. Other mesh manufacturers doesn't have the same path as Asus does which is unfortunate for enthusiastic network engineers.
Very informative, thanks for the information man. I have an AX11000 and RT-AC5300 setup in an AiMesh network, and they work great. Checked out the video cause I didn't really know much about one mesh. I appreciate all your effort!
Funny thing is, all the arguments you've used with One mesh you can set up AI mesh the exact same way. I've got an inexpensive repeater in my Asus Aimesh home network added as a node, but with the added benefit of being connected by ethernet.
I have an Asus AC 3200 so no mesh for me. I am so happy I was forced to use a wired connection to use a second access point. Not joking! Since I wasn't able to be lazy and just use the radios to make the connection now I have awesome coverage EVERYWHERE!!!... Plus one of the 3200's 5G radios is reserved for adult use only so no clogged radio ever.
Hmm i have to think about my future setup again. I am a TP Link fan. Just because i had a C7 router many years ago. The newer model (ver5) are still cheap on the second hand market (€25). I have a barn at 10 meters distance. A OneMesh repeater is out of the good wifi zone. I tried it. So now i was hoping to buy more C7 routers and set it up as a oneMesh Access Point. There is an lan cable in the barn. But that is not possible i see in your video. Well i think i will say goodby to Tp Link and say hello to Asus. I am not a heavy internet user, but just want good coverage in my house and garden.
@@Behfor It really did! I am set on Aimesh now. I have a TP link VDSL 2+ router and an ASUS Wifi router neither of which support onemesh or aimesh so I was considering either. I am going to buy two new ASUS wifi routers but which ones? Leaning towards the ASUS RT-AC68U however i know it's quite old. Do you know if there is a better option currently one that is more future proofed with a similar bang for buck?
Great video! I would love to test AIMesh but ASUS is very expensive in my country and I already have an AC86U running WRT-Merlin on it, wich makes it a beast. Looking forward on a sale to buy an AIMesh node(would love to add a AC86U but I aso got to eat hahahahahaha).
Pls update this for the current situation since it seems that all the brands are similar to the AiMesh where all same branded devices can be added to the mesh.
I repurposed my old AC68U to be a node in a mesh network, the connection would drop every night. I'm just using my AX88U now, AIMesh was a pretty miserable experience.
I had a similar experience as you a couple of years ago, but now it's much better, I'm using Asuswrt-Merlin on the main router and ASUSWRT on the node though. Thanks.
I’m having same experience as you. I gave up Aimesh and bought ASUS Lyra trio. However It is very unstable if connected more than 20 devices. Reboot router is my everyday routine. I’m losing all faith to ASUS until I using Nest WiFi router and live happily ever after.
One thing not really covered in this comparison but probably really important to many viewers: TP link products are really easy and intuitive to use. The UI for the app or website is very easy to understand and clean. Asus is still usable, but a nightmare compared to TP Link. Asus does have the best hardware all around, but quite often at a high premium to its competitors and more difficult to use. TP link trails behind Asus slightly, but offers better value for money. Would only recommend Asus for those who absolutely need the best speed and are willing to navigate its more challenging UI
ASUS performance seems overkill. Very few people actually need what's offered. It's like putting 64gb of ram into your computer just to play minecraft.
How does it compare to the Linksys intelligent Mesh? I was able to get a great deal on the Velop AC 4600 system but would have loved if i could match it up with a gaming router as well. Do they work the same way?
My router is in the garage (NBN!). My home has 3 other split levels. I'd like an ASUS aimesh router that connects via LAN to 2 nodes and wirelessly to the 3rd all 4 of them offering the same wireless SSID. Any advice much appreciated. TIA
Hi gang, ill be moving to my new place soon and i am unable to use LAN cable as it will make the place look ugly as ill have to route a long LAN cable to my room. Im currently on a plan which is 500mbps and is using a 2in1 modem huawei modem router. What solution that you guys would recommend for me to achieve a full 500mbps via my computer's wifi 6 antenna? my apartment is only less than 800+ sqft and the modem will be located in the hall. My room is just 1 wall away so it isnt that far away. So far currently tested with the room door close , i get up to 200mbps+ on my mobile phone. I wanted to go the mesh route but i heard that the 2nd node will only provide me half the speed which probably might be 250mbps, and i wanna achieve full speed. Would you recommend the mesh route, or 1 router that is strong enough to cover the whole 800+ sqft and ill still be able to get stable 500mbps , or is there any other way?
Do you mind sharing your setup on the main asus router? I’m having a hard time to make it work seamlessly between asus ax 88u as the main router and using asus tuf 3000 and asus AC86u as a node.
Hi, as I have explained in this video :ruclips.net/video/qusVMXQC9zU/видео.html I made sure the node is not too close/ too far from the router and I also used the roaming assistant option to make it better
I have AC68u router at kitchen and is connect with AP RE450 via lan at 3rd bedroom which has 20cm concrete walls, also other lan from router to hub switch in 2nd bedroom. The ssid is different of 2 devices. As AP don't have mesh mode. So wondering which router to buy AX86u or AX88u?? As have 3 smart tv, 4 pc, console & network printer. Even mobile phones to wifi.. On router says 18 devices connected..
Hi, I have one question.... I have laptop with Wi-Fi 5 card. If I would put two wifi-6 routers aimesh with Wi-Fi backhaul and then connect to the node the laptop over rj45 cable will it improve the speed?
I currently have an Ubiquity Amplifi HD as my main router connected to fibre and managing my wired connections. I plan on connecting a Onemesh router (Archer AX5400) to the HD's LAN port to set up a secondary WIFI mesh system with RE500x extenders connected to the Archer. I know you can't have two Onemesh routers in the mesh system, which is fine, but will my idea still work since I absolutely love the HD and still require it to manage some of the impossible to change smart devices (such as my solar inverter which required the installer to delete and rebuild the back end to change the access point - yes I know what you're thinking)?
I'm currently trying to decide between using the deco M5 AC1300 mesh system OR one or two Asus AC68u routers for my wifi. I was hoping you would mention the deco mesh system in this video. Thanks. Very helpful videos.
I am looking for a wired backhaul mesh. What u recommend? I think orbi, Linksys velox, and ASUS zenwifi look good. My current Setup is a netgear xr300 and a netgear ex7700 in AP mode.
Thanks for the video. I'm thinking of buying an Archer A6, but can you confirm that I can't use the A6 as an OneMesh Node? It can only be used as an OneMesh Router?
Just the information that I really wanted to know! thank you for the video! And please someone help me even though I know this could be a stupid question that if I have tplink ax1500 router and Deco mesh ax3000, the maximum feature I would get is ax1500? or ax3000?
Great video and channel! Is it possible to review Zyxel multi X mesh system? As I understand it's an only mesh system that could connected not like star but like a chain with "daisy chain" technology. Would be very appreciated if you could
My AImesh node (AC86u) always go offllinr even with latest firmware. ROG AC2900 vs. RT-AC86U. Both similar hardware. On my 2000 sqf home, using ROG alone was better experience. Any advice? Thx.
I used to have the same problem but now it's much better, maybe (if possible and if you are willing to take the risk of installing a 3rd party firmware) try the Asuswrt-Merlin Firmware on the main router only and see what happens.
Good day, just want to ask how does the onemesh network work when paired with powerlines? do the powerline adapter be in the wireless range of main router or not and can rely on powerline data transfer?
I just got a wpa8631p powerline one mesh adapter. From personal experience, the one mesh is even stronger as its supported from the powerline directly instead of through a wireless repeater that most meshes often operate on, so you dont have to put the devices in overlapping coverage areas to built the wifi network
Bro , onemesh better then access point ?i need to extend my network for gaming .. im using tplink c6 . so please suggest me should i replace my access point router to mesh extender re200?
Right now my main router is tplink c6 and access point router is asus rt-n12+ router . So now should i replace my asus and buy tplink mesh re200 repeater ?
I found that there are issues with AiMesh system. I have the latest firmware installed, but the mesh is still unstable. I have had to reset the entire mesh 6 times in the last 5 months and the Mesh is not resilient to changes in the configuration e.g. Addition of new hardware. It takes some time (sometime 1/2 a day) for the system to reconfigure itself e.g. moving from wireless to wired backhaul and adding a NAS. It doesn't lend itself well to a mix of older and newer yet fully compatible AiMesh router as nodes. It has already kicked out one of my older AiMesh router. It doesn't automatically connect a mobile device to the nearest and most powerful router even it is bound. You have to prod it to reconnect Agreed it far easier to set up compared to other mesh.
@@allenperera6158 As a main router, I had an Asus GT-AC5300 which was later changed to RT-AC88U with RT-AX3000 and 2x RT-AX55 as satellites all connected using Cat 8. Still has instability issues and should the ISP connection drop, the main router needs to be reset in order reconnect. Both the AX3000 and AX55 needed to be factory reset and setup up again for them to work. All firmware are the latest. I have 3 floors and a large home. I don't expect this from Asus. Initially I thot it was due to a non WiFi6 main and WiFi6 satellite mix. Now with all WiFi-6, I'm still having instability and reconnection issues. I certainly do not suspect the machines. I setup an Asus AiMesh when it was first released. I had the GT-AC53000 main and an AC59U with the older Mesh and don't have such issues
@@DrSec56 sorry to hear about your predicament. It's good to share about our wifi problems and I hope you have helped others by sharing. My friend has 3 units of Deco M4 mesh, it only lost connection to the satellites once so far in about one year. Speed is good though. I hope someone makes a website on comparison for mesh systems for homes and enterprise.
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i moved to japan cause of my work. having found your videos, it has helped me choose my new routers/modems. thank you for the great content. keep it up man. you rock
Great explanations !! I bought 4 units of TP-link to connect them into mess... and did not manage to connect!!!! You explained why!!! Thanks 🙏
I'm very glad this video was useful for you, thanks 👍
Good comparison between two technologies. I've always rely on Asus router because of active firmware updates and features they provide to their routers. Other mesh manufacturers doesn't have the same path as Asus does which is unfortunate for enthusiastic network engineers.
Thanks. I agree with you, I really like the Asus and it's features 😀👍
Another great video!
Keep up the good work. Your videos are interesting for both audiences: newbies and seniors.
Greetings from Brazil!
Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked the video! Stay safe and take care in the beautiful Brazil :-)
Very informative, thanks for the information man. I have an AX11000 and RT-AC5300 setup in an AiMesh network, and they work great. Checked out the video cause I didn't really know much about one mesh. I appreciate all your effort!
I'm glad this video was helpful, thanks so much 😀👍
good video for explain the difference between ai-mesh and one-mesh, thanks.
Thanks 👍
Another great video and explanation of these two systems.
Thanks so much 👍
Funny thing is, all the arguments you've used with One mesh you can set up AI mesh the exact same way. I've got an inexpensive repeater in my Asus Aimesh home network added as a node, but with the added benefit of being connected by ethernet.
Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for the video. Like you’ve said, I am hoping to make 2 Archer Ax11000 into a mesh or at least a mesh extender that can extend my AX11000...
You're very welcome, thanks for watching! I hope TP-Link will hear us and make it possible to use multiple wireless routers in a mesh network :-)
I have an Asus AC 3200 so no mesh for me. I am so happy I was forced to use a wired connection to use a second access point. Not joking! Since I wasn't able to be lazy and just use the radios to make the connection now I have awesome coverage EVERYWHERE!!!... Plus one of the 3200's 5G radios is reserved for adult use only so no clogged radio ever.
Totally agree with you, using the secondary router as an AP is the best, thanks 👍👍
Hmm i have to think about my future setup again.
I am a TP Link fan. Just because i had a C7 router many years ago. The newer model (ver5) are still cheap on the second hand market (€25).
I have a barn at 10 meters distance. A OneMesh repeater is out of the good wifi zone. I tried it. So now i was hoping to buy more C7 routers and set it up as a oneMesh Access Point. There is an lan cable in the barn. But that is not possible i see in your video.
Well i think i will say goodby to Tp Link and say hello to Asus. I am not a heavy internet user, but just want good coverage in my house and garden.
PERFECT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKYOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Utter perfection. Answered ALL my questions!
Glad it helped! Thanks!
@@Behfor It really did! I am set on Aimesh now. I have a TP link VDSL 2+ router and an ASUS Wifi router neither of which support onemesh or aimesh so I was considering either. I am going to buy two new ASUS wifi routers but which ones? Leaning towards the ASUS RT-AC68U however i know it's quite old. Do you know if there is a better option currently one that is more future proofed with a similar bang for buck?
thx this is a great video, helped me a lot deciding between a tp link or an asus.
Glad I could help!
Where was I?
Your video is so detail, I like it
Thanks, glad you liked it
Great video! I would love to test AIMesh but ASUS is very expensive in my country and I already have an AC86U running WRT-Merlin on it, wich makes it a beast. Looking forward on a sale to buy an AIMesh node(would love to add a AC86U but I aso got to eat hahahahahaha).
Hahaha thanks, you are the best 👍👍
You can buy AImesh compatible repeaters as nodes. I've got one going in my home
On the onemesh repeater. You could just simply install an inexpensive switch on the lan port.
Very informative video! Thanks!
Glad you liked it, thanks 👍
Great video, answer lots of questions. Going with AiMesh
Thanks, glad it was helpful :-)
FYI, you ca use both asus routers AND repeaters as part of your AIMesh.
Pls update this for the current situation since it seems that all the brands are similar to the AiMesh where all same branded devices can be added to the mesh.
I really like ur videos man u simply Rock keep it up bro 👏
Happy to know that you enjoyed the videos, thanks so much 👍👏
Legend
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
I repurposed my old AC68U to be a node in a mesh network, the connection would drop every night. I'm just using my AX88U now, AIMesh was a pretty miserable experience.
I had a similar experience as you a couple of years ago, but now it's much better, I'm using Asuswrt-Merlin on the main router and ASUSWRT on the node though. Thanks.
I’m having same experience as you. I gave up Aimesh and bought ASUS Lyra trio. However It is very unstable if connected more than 20 devices. Reboot router is my everyday routine. I’m losing all faith to ASUS until I using Nest WiFi router and live happily ever after.
One thing not really covered in this comparison but probably really important to many viewers: TP link products are really easy and intuitive to use. The UI for the app or website is very easy to understand and clean. Asus is still usable, but a nightmare compared to TP Link. Asus does have the best hardware all around, but quite often at a high premium to its competitors and more difficult to use. TP link trails behind Asus slightly, but offers better value for money. Would only recommend Asus for those who absolutely need the best speed and are willing to navigate its more challenging UI
ASUS performance seems overkill. Very few people actually need what's offered. It's like putting 64gb of ram into your computer just to play minecraft.
I think TP Link mesh in China is different to what you said. In China it is not called One Mesh, they have some features similar to AiMesh.
Wow, I didn't know that, thanks!
How does it compare to the Linksys intelligent Mesh? I was able to get a great deal on the Velop AC 4600 system but would have loved if i could match it up with a gaming router as well. Do they work the same way?
My router is in the garage (NBN!). My home has 3 other split levels. I'd like an ASUS aimesh router that connects via LAN to 2 nodes and wirelessly to the 3rd all 4 of them offering the same wireless SSID. Any advice much appreciated. TIA
Hi gang, ill be moving to my new place soon and i am unable to use LAN cable as it will make the place look ugly as ill have to route a long LAN cable to my room. Im currently on a plan which is 500mbps and is using a 2in1 modem huawei modem router. What solution that you guys would recommend for me to achieve a full 500mbps via my computer's wifi 6 antenna? my apartment is only less than 800+ sqft and the modem will be located in the hall. My room is just 1 wall away so it isnt that far away. So far currently tested with the room door close , i get up to 200mbps+ on my mobile phone. I wanted to go the mesh route but i heard that the 2nd node will only provide me half the speed which probably might be 250mbps, and i wanna achieve full speed. Would you recommend the mesh route, or 1 router that is strong enough to cover the whole 800+ sqft and ill still be able to get stable 500mbps , or is there any other way?
Didn't know you were twins, guys 😂
You sir are a legend
Do you mind sharing your setup on the main asus router? I’m having a hard time to make it work seamlessly between asus ax 88u as the main router and using asus tuf 3000 and asus AC86u as a node.
Hi, as I have explained in this video :ruclips.net/video/qusVMXQC9zU/видео.html
I made sure the node is not too close/ too far from the router and I also used the roaming assistant option to make it better
great video thanks.
Glad you liked it!
I have AC68u router at kitchen and is connect with AP RE450 via lan at 3rd bedroom which has 20cm concrete walls, also other lan from router to hub switch in 2nd bedroom. The ssid is different of 2 devices. As AP don't have mesh mode. So wondering which router to buy AX86u or AX88u?? As have 3 smart tv, 4 pc, console & network printer. Even mobile phones to wifi..
On router says 18 devices connected..
Hi, I have one question.... I have laptop with Wi-Fi 5 card. If I would put two wifi-6 routers aimesh with Wi-Fi backhaul and then connect to the node the laptop over rj45 cable will it improve the speed?
Behfor, do you know if it's something bad with a principal routar an AX and a mesh router AC?? should I go for 2 AX? for example two AX56U ?
I currently have an Ubiquity Amplifi HD as my main router connected to fibre and managing my wired connections. I plan on connecting a Onemesh router (Archer AX5400) to the HD's LAN port to set up a secondary WIFI mesh system with RE500x extenders connected to the Archer. I know you can't have two Onemesh routers in the mesh system, which is fine, but will my idea still work since I absolutely love the HD and still require it to manage some of the impossible to change smart devices (such as my solar inverter which required the installer to delete and rebuild the back end to change the access point - yes I know what you're thinking)?
I'm currently trying to decide between using the deco M5 AC1300 mesh system OR one or two Asus AC68u routers for my wifi. I was hoping you would mention the deco mesh system in this video. Thanks. Very helpful videos.
I am looking for a wired backhaul mesh. What u recommend? I think orbi, Linksys velox, and ASUS zenwifi look good. My current Setup is a netgear xr300 and a netgear ex7700 in AP mode.
Just bought some tplink powerline extenders and have an Asus rtac68u router. Is there any way to have those work together?
You can use them as powerline extenders but not as mesh nodes!
I have CT8 and 4G-ac68u but they can’t aimesh together. Between two ct8, their backhaul drop twice a month.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Mine drops maybe once a month or so!
Thanks for the video. I'm thinking of buying an Archer A6, but can you confirm that I can't use the A6 as an OneMesh Node? It can only be used as an OneMesh Router?
great video!
Thanks 😊👍
Just the information that I really wanted to know! thank you for the video! And please someone help me even though I know this could be a stupid question that if I have tplink ax1500 router and Deco mesh ax3000, the maximum feature I would get is ax1500? or ax3000?
Great video and channel! Is it possible to review Zyxel multi X mesh system? As I understand it's an only mesh system that could connected not like star but like a chain with "daisy chain" technology. Would be very appreciated if you could
did you tweak the settings in your aimesh setup?
I'm curious what configuration changes you made.
I used the roaming assistant option. Talked about it in this video:
ruclips.net/video/qusVMXQC9zU/видео.html
im confused, like i wanna buy deco x20 or asus ax55
On the Asus router security assessment should WPS Disabled and UPnP Service disabled say Yes?
Good comparison. Can I mix both, say add tp-link deco S4 to Asus AiMesh?
My AImesh node (AC86u) always go offllinr even with latest firmware. ROG AC2900 vs. RT-AC86U. Both similar hardware. On my 2000 sqf home, using ROG alone was better experience. Any advice? Thx.
I used to have the same problem but now it's much better, maybe (if possible and if you are willing to take the risk of installing a 3rd party firmware) try the Asuswrt-Merlin Firmware on the main router only and see what happens.
Will give it a try on the Merlin. Now i use only the ROG unit. Thx.
This video deserves 100K views🤗🤗
Thanks 👍♥️
So the winner is Aimeson performance... how about openwrt vs aimesh? Is it comparable in one class 802.11s 802.11r ?
could you do an ai mesh speed test similar to the one mesh video you did? great work!
Good day, just want to ask how does the onemesh network work when paired with powerlines?
do the powerline adapter be in the wireless range of main router or not and can rely on powerline data transfer?
I just got a wpa8631p powerline one mesh adapter. From personal experience, the one mesh is even stronger as its supported from the powerline directly instead of through a wireless repeater that most meshes often operate on, so you dont have to put the devices in overlapping coverage areas to built the wifi network
Can I use TP-Link RE300 AC1200 with nokia g-140w-c to keep single ssid
Thank you very much for your videos. Is it possible to mix 2 different manufacturers of routers for a mesh network. For example Asus and TPlink?
no.
Bro , onemesh better then access point ?i need to extend my network for gaming .. im using tplink c6 . so please suggest me should i replace my access point router to mesh extender re200?
Right now my main router is tplink c6 and access point router is asus rt-n12+ router .
So now should i replace my asus and buy tplink mesh re200 repeater ?
The TP Link one mesh I have seen able to use power line Ethernet as a way of connecting still not as good as a straight ethernet cable
Nothing can beat a good direct Ethernet connection! :-)
hi
please make a video for onemesh , aimesh and linksys velop mesh also
Wonderfull, please make an updated version of this, TP-Link extenders already support ethernet backhaul and there is a new extender more powerfull.
wait.. really? they finally done it? i could have extenders with wired backhaul?
Does it work with all extender with "WAN" labeled port? ie. RE305 w/ ethernet port version.
I found that there are issues with AiMesh system. I have the latest firmware installed, but the mesh is still unstable. I have had to reset the entire mesh 6 times in the last 5 months and the Mesh is not resilient to changes in the configuration e.g. Addition of new hardware. It takes some time (sometime 1/2 a day) for the system to reconfigure itself e.g. moving from wireless to wired backhaul and adding a NAS. It doesn't lend itself well to a mix of older and newer yet fully compatible AiMesh router as nodes. It has already kicked out one of my older AiMesh router. It doesn't automatically connect a mobile device to the nearest and most powerful router even it is bound. You have to prod it to reconnect Agreed it far easier to set up compared to other mesh.
what model?
@@allenperera6158 As a main router, I had an Asus GT-AC5300 which was later changed to RT-AC88U with RT-AX3000 and 2x RT-AX55 as satellites all connected using Cat 8. Still has instability issues and should the ISP connection drop, the main router needs to be reset in order reconnect. Both the AX3000 and AX55 needed to be factory reset and setup up again for them to work. All firmware are the latest. I have 3 floors and a large home. I don't expect this from Asus. Initially I thot it was due to a non WiFi6 main and WiFi6 satellite mix. Now with all WiFi-6, I'm still having instability and reconnection issues. I certainly do not suspect the machines. I setup an Asus AiMesh when it was first released. I had the GT-AC53000 main and an AC59U with the older Mesh and don't have such issues
@@DrSec56 sorry to hear about your predicament. It's good to share about our wifi problems and I hope you have helped others by sharing. My friend has 3 units of Deco M4 mesh, it only lost connection to the satellites once so far in about one year. Speed is good though.
I hope someone makes a website on comparison for mesh systems for homes and enterprise.
😂😂👍 that was awesome
Thanks ;-)
He forgot Amesh
He did not!
@@Behfor you don’t get the joke?