ASUS AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router XT8 User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- Asus
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ZenWiFi
AX6600 Tri Band WiFi Router
Model: XT8
Quick Start Guide
Hardware Explanations
- Plug the adapter into the DC-IN port, and press the power button.
- The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready.
Button and Port Explanations
2.5G / 1G WAN port
Connect your optical modem to this port with a network cable.
LAN ports 1-3
Connect your PC to a LAN port with a network cable.
Specifications:
| DC Power adapter | DC Output: +19V with max 1. 75A current |
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| Operating Temperature | 0-40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 50-900/0 |
Before Setup
Preparing to set up an AiMesh Wi-Fi system
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Find two ZenWiFi XT8, and power both on.
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Use a network cable to connect your optical modem to the WAN port of either ZenWiFi XT8.
This ZenWiFi XT8 will be the AiMesh router, and the other ZenWiFi XT8 will be the AiMesh node. -
The LED turns solid blue to indicate that ZenWiFi XT8 is ready for setup.
AiMesh Setup Steps
ASUS ROUTER APP
Download the free ASUS Router APP to set up and manage your router(s).
ASUS Router
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.aihome&hl=en|
http://itunes.apple.com/app/asus-router/id1033794044
AiMesh Setup Steps
Prepare
Place your AiMesh router and node within 1-3 meters of each other during the
setup process.
AiMesh node
Keep your AiMesh node powered on and standby for AiMesh system settings.
Enabling Bluetooth
Enable Bluetooth on your phone.
Launching ASUS Router APP
Launch ASUS Router APP, and then follow the on-screen instructions to
finish the AiMesh setup.
NOTE : When you’re using a wireless backhaul to connect your router and AiMesh node, the WAN port on your AiMesh node can be used as a LAN port providing up to 2.5G transmission speed.
Troubleshooting
If your AiMesh router cannot find any AiMesh node nearby or synchronization
fails, please check the following and try again.
a. Move your AiMesh node closer to the AiMesh router ideally. Ensure that it
is within 1-3 meters.
b .Your AiMesh node is powered on.
Relocation
THE BEST PERFORMANCE
Locate the AiMesh router and node at the best place.
NOTES : To minimize interference, keep the routers away from devices like
cordless phones,
Bluetooth devices and microwave ovens.
We recommend that you place the routers in an open or spacious location.
ZenWiFi XT8 LED indications
• Solid white: Good signal
• Solid yellow: Weak signal
• Solid red: No signal
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1 : Does the AiMesh router support Access Point mode?
A: Yes. You can choose to set the AiMesh router as router mode or access
point mode. Please go to web GUI (http://router.asus.com), and go to the
page Administration > Operation Mode.
Q2 : Could I setup a wired connection between AiMesh routers (Ethernet
backhaul)?
A: Yes. AiMesh system supports both wireless and wired connections between
AiMesh router and node to maximize throughput and stability.
AiMesh analyzes the wireless signal strength for each frequency band available
and then determines automatically whether a wireless or wired connection is
best to serve as the inter-router connection backbone.
- Follow the setup steps to establish a connection between the AiMesh router and node via Wi-Fi first.
- Place the node in the ideal locations for best coverage. Run an Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the AiMesh router to the WAN port of AiMesh node.
- AiMesh system will auto-select the best path for data transmission, whether wired or wireless.
References
- ASUS Global
- All series｜WiFi 6｜ASUS Canada
- All series｜WiFi 6｜ASUS Canada
- Radio equipment list (REL)
- ASUS Global
- ASUS Canada
- ASUS WiFi Routers｜WiFi Routers｜ASUS Canada
- All series｜WiFi 6｜ASUS Canada
- Official Support | ASUS Global
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