Very disappointed with the V2 RT-AX1800S. I was replacing a 1800S V1 that had performed well but got glitch. I restored the V1 config to the V2 and it booted ok with some aimesh nodes needing to be rebooted. That seemed to work until aiprotection seemed to cause nodes to not be visible in the GUI.. Clients all active just the GUI was sluggish. I let it sit overnight thinking it just needed to process thru getting the nodes worked out. Nothing was better after overnight. Aimesh in gui shows nodes but 0 clients although it is clear the clients are all working thru their nodes. Basically the V2 can't seem to handle mapping 5 nodes and 33 clients. It will be returned.
Response from https://www.asus.comBy CLM, July 9, 2025
Dear Oldwizard,
Thank you for your comment.
We do understand your disappointment with this router and the inconvenience this may have caused if your nodes are not visible once AiProtection was enabled. To resolve this, check if your network configurations on your nodes matches the router's settings, and the router's security credentials matches your ISP's modem information. Once network settings were verified correctly, try to power cycle the router and your nodes. Additionally, we recommend updating the router's firmware if it is running with an older version. Firmware is available for download at: https://www.asus.com/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax1800s/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=RT-AX1800S. Should you need further assistance with the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.
The APP CAN'T find the router. This should happen automatically, but it is not happening.Support is a joke.
Response from https://www.asus.comBy CLM, May 20, 2025
Dear Swamp thing 7680,
Thank you for your feedback.
We do understand your disappointment with the quality of your recent customer service experience and the inconvenience this may have caused if the ASUS application will not find the router automatically. To resolve this issue, ensure your phone is connected to your home Wi-Fi network, try doing a power cycle by unplugging the router, wait for about a minute, then plug it back in. If the problem persists, try pressing the reset button on the back of the router for 5-10 seconds, then release, and update the router's firmware if outdated. The most current firmware is posted at: https://www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-ax1800s/helpdesk_bios?model2Name=RT-AX1800S. Lastly, reinstall the application. Additionally, check if this router's security credentials matches with your ISP's modem/gateway security information. Should you need further assistance with the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.