ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 AiMesh Performance Tests

(Refer to initial post HERE )

XT8 AiMesh Performance Tests at 2 of my house dead-zone as follows :

Testing scenario and setup as follows :

  • ASUS ZenWiFi XT8 HW ver: 1.0
  • All 2 units upgraded and performed Factory Restore with the current latest official stock firmware version 3.0.0.4.386.25790 (dated 20Sep2020)
  • Main unit setup as wireless router mode with TM-UniFi-Home profil, 2nd unit setup as AiMesh node (refer below), tested seperatedly at 2 location (dead-zone)
  • TM-UniFi home package with 800/200Mbps download/upload speed
  • All laptop/PC with current latest Win10-64bit (Pro/Enterprice) update, all with SSD

AiMesh Settings :

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I'm only interested in mesh device with proper dedicated backhaul, in this case the XT8's 5G-2 is solely used for backhaul traffic only not to mix with any other serving radio.

Note : The testing is solely based on my current environment/setup/configuration, it's for my own reference only and should not be used for any other comparison or benchmark purposes.

 

 XT8 AiMesh Performance Tests :

Setup ZenWiFi XT8 AiMesh : https://youtu.be/DRoO37N3mLc?t=5
AiMesh Backhaul 5G2 (WiFi6@160MHz) test : https://youtu.be/DRoO37N3mLc?t=65
AiMesh test -kitchen area (weak spots area) : https://youtu.be/DRoO37N3mLc?t=105
AiMesh test -upstair room/toilet (dead spots area) : https://youtu.be/DRoO37N3mLc?t=210

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