MLO connecting BE98 with BE88U

[Chonkie]

I’m trying to connect these two routers with the fastest speed possible. My guess is the the best way to do this is with MLO. I’ve setup MLO on the BE98, no problem and activated and setup a AP. However when I put the BE88U into media bridge mode and try to setup and activate MLO….

1) I first enable smart connect to merge 2.4 and 5 streams.

2) then I activate MLO

3) It then suggests to separate the two frequency again…? 2.4 and 5. I click ok and wait.

4) After landing back to the MLO page, I see the MLO never activated and the two frequencies are once again split?

has anyone had this issue before, what am I doing wrong to connect the two routers?

thanks

[Chonkie]

 only one wall between, not even 5 meters, I still have my AXE11000, might check if that’s faster?

[jzchen]

If you have time/patience to try then yes please do so.  Since the AXE11000 is rated 11 Gbps vs 7.2 Gbps I suspect in Bridge mode you should definitely see an improvement.  From your explanation I think you do want bridge mode, but I don't know how that affects/weakens WiFi in your office where you have the BE88...

@Saltgrass You're definitely ASUS loyal.  TP-Link advertises MLO backhaul for their BE Deco products.  I'm going to have to check the ZenWiFi BE products if they show the same.

[Chonkie]

I think until Asus really sorts out wifi 7 connection between routers the fastest speed I can get on this specific wifi 7 router is through a single 5ghz channel. Returning the RT-BE88U, I dont believe the hype of this router.