01-09-2025 09:58 PM
Hello again,
how already mentioned i'am running a GT-BE98 as Master with 2 Zenwifi BT-8 as Mesh Nodes. Now i got a Strange Problem with WiFi Devices and their Connection.
All Devices are connecting to the BT-8 Nodes and none to the GT-BE98, even when the Devices is directly located at the GT-BE98 and the Nodes are far away.
Got anyone a Idea why this is so?
01-09-2025 11:43 PM - edited 01-09-2025 11:51 PM
Both BT-8 are connected over Ethernet and the Backhaul is set also to Ethernet to don't lose any Bandwith. While i'am writing this, i'am only 1 Meter away from the GT-BE98 and i'am still connected to BT-8 in the Living Room which is 1 floor below and my Galaxy S24 Ultra Shows also that the Connection ist not at full Signal.
It looks Like that the WiFi Network ist Not mapped to the GT-BE98, only to the both BT-8. Is there a Way to see to which Devices a WiFi is mapped?
01-10-2025 12:06 AM - edited 01-10-2025 12:09 AM
There's Ethernet Backhaul Mode and setting backhaul priority. I'm afraid I'm not sure which one? Definitely try Ethernet Backhaul Mode if you haven't. (It is a toggle switch).
I'm not clear but if I do understand correctly the ASUS router app shows which device is connected to which router.
01-10-2025 04:45 AM
Having your routers on different floors can present some obstacles. The BT 8 boxes have antenna oriented in several different directions, so it might be better able to pick up signals from some devices.
You can change the orientation of the antenna on the BE-98, just keep in mind the signal propagates in a direction perpendicular to the way the tips of the antennas are pointing.
It might be good if you were to temporarily place all the routers on the same floor during your testing.
01-10-2025 07:18 AM
I've disconnected the GT-BE98 for a Minute from Power and this did the Magic. After this Devices near the Router connecting again to the GT-BE98. Looks like this was a Bug, because after i've disconnected one BT-8 at the Ground Floor while i was in the 1st Floor, my Smartphone was connected to the Basemant BT-8 with a weak Signal