How to Set Up Asus Aimesh

Do you have difficulties and wonder how to set up Asus AiMesh and what are the ways to do it? In that case, we wrote a complete guide to solving this problem. 

In the following sections, you will learn all you need to know about properly setting up Asus’ wireless extension technology. So, let’s get started and discover!

How to Set Up Asus AiMesh

Setting an Asus AiMesh WiFi network can be done in two ways: using a PC via the router’s web-based configuration utility or through your smartphone or tablet using the Asus router app. However, the first method is much better if you wish to configure the AiMesh network in detail.

Whichever way to set up an Asus AiMesh you choose is up to you, but we will go through both in detail so that you will understand them completely by the end of this article.

Before we start explaining both setup methods, there are a few things we like to point out. To set up an AiMesh network, you first need to consider the following:

• The two routers that you want to connect must be manufactured by Asus and support the AiMesh feature;
• The main router in the mesh network needs to be the more powerful device in terms of specifications;
• You should update all the routers (if you are considering connecting more than two) to the latest firmware version;
• The secondary routers must be factory reset before setting up the AiMesh network.

Complete Guide

Through a web browser

To start setting up AiMesh through your PC, ensure that the main Asus router is connected to it with an Ethernet cable. After that, do the following:

1. Open any web browser and type in http://router.asus.com to access the configuration page, and enter the username and password of the main router.
2. Place the second router/s that will act as an AiMesh node close to the main router (approximately 3-5 feet away), ensuring they have been factory reset.
3. From the Configuration utility, select the “AiMesh” tab on the left of the page, and click the “+Add AiMesh Node” button.
4. In the next window, the main Asus router will search for node router/s to add to the AiMesh network.
5. Select the router/s you wish to add and click the “Connect” button.
6. Once the process starts, the main router will transfer configuration data to the second one.
7. A new window will appear when the process is completed, informing you that the node router was added to the mesh network.
8. The last step is to position the routers according to your needs and click the “Optimization” button for them to calibrate and deliver the best signal and speed possible.

Through a smartphone or tablet

The Asus Router app is a convenient way to configure and control your Asus WiFi router and allows you to set up Asus AiMesh easily. If you want to use it to connect two or more routers via AiMesh, then do the following:

1. Open the Asus Router app and connect to the primary Asus router.
2. From the lower-right corner of the screen, select “Settings” and choose the “AiMesh” tab.
3. Press the “Get Started” button to start searching for node router/s.
4. Once the app starts searching for router nodes, it will start to list all the available devices.
5. Select the one you wish to add to the AiMesh network and choose its location.
6. Press the “Apply” button to start the pairing process.
7. It may take several minutes for configuration data from the main router to be sent to the node router/s, so be patient and don’t interrupt the process.
8. You will receive a notification saying the device was added to the network, and choose whether or not you want to add another.
9. Lastly, position the devices to where you think is best, and let them provide complete WiFi network coverage.

Advantages of Asus AiMesh

Asus is a reliable and reputable brand, and its AiMesh wireless technology offers several benefits:

Excellent WiFi range extension

Wide WiFi coverage without Ethernet cables is one of the biggest benefits of Asus AiMesh. It works similarly to a standard mesh, but instead of configuring each router individually, the setup process is done through one centralized unit: the main router. 

The network can support more than ten node routers to be connected simultaneously, offering great WiFi extension over large area homes or office buildings. 

All the devices are also self-adjustable, which means that each device will try to configure and connect to the router using the best possible channel and frequency available. So, if one node fails, the system reroutes the connection power to the nearest available node to boost the signal.

Strong WiFi connection

Asus AiMesh’s other strong suit is its excellent WiFi signal strength and fast transitioning between network signals.

This means that the entire system monitors the connected device (smartphone, tablet, laptop) location and automatically routes it to connect to the preferable node with the strongest signal. 

So, whenever you are moving around your house with your smartphone, for example, the network will always be at full capacity since the device will intelligently switch between the best possible signal

Easy to set up

As for the setup, we believe there’s not much to say because you already read how easy it is to set up an Asus AiMesh network. The entire configuration is done through a centralized device. 

The main router acts as a hub, transferring all necessary data to the nodes without the user needing to configure each individually.

Read more: How to Configure Router

Conclusion

The network system developed by Asus is unique. It uses a centralized configuration method, offering an easy approach for anyone to learn how to set up Asus AiMesh. 

It is also a rare network technology that enables configuration versatility across multiple operating systems and platforms.