Starting with SRM 1.3.1, you can mix routers of different models and Wi-Fi standards in a mesh setup. Pictured here are the RT6600ax, WRX560, and RT2600ac. Steps to build a Synology mesh

Synology mesh vs Asus AiMesh: The web interface of AiMesh has slightly more options. Among other things, you can control the satellite’s USB port.The net comes into my study on the 2nd floor and I am also running LAN cables to two pc’s there. Overall coverage is decent but at times I have buffering issues with the tv (cut the cable several years ago). The other issue I have is with the Nighthawk as it seems to lose settings whenever the power goes out. This then also causes my wireless printer to need to be reset (Canon Pixma Pro 100) Updated the valid period of default certificate to 398 days in response to the policy change of Apple. When this is done, I expect to have 5-6 MR2200ac or equivalent devices, mostly as a star configuration from the building 2 sources. Fixed an issue where the Wi-Fi 5G connection to DFS channels might fail on RT1900ac when the option of auto-switching to DFS channel is enabled.

If you have more than one wireless satellite node, place them around the main router and not in a straight line to get the best performance. The update will be available for selected regions within the following weeks, although the release time in each region may vary slightly. Fixed the issue where SRM might fail to retain the previous Wi-Fi settings after updating the RT2600ac or the MR2200ac from SRM 1.2.5 to 1.3.Gig+, or Gig Plus, conveys a speed grade faster than 1Gbps but slower than 2Gbps. So, it's 1.5Gbps, give or take, and it's not fast enough to be qualified as Multi-Gig or multi-Gigabit. Fixed an issue where SRM might not be able to work properly when the network is connected via certain LTE dongles. So, Synology routers are much less flexible than Asus AiMesh routers in their hardware combos. But that can be a good thing to work out the potential bugs.

Almost all routers have a web-based management portal – but not all such portals are created equal. The MR2200ac’s rich, mouse-driven SRM interface is probably the best we’ve seen. it’s very similar to the DSM firmware found on Synology’s NAS appliances, and frankly it feels more like using a Linux desktop than configuring a router, with all features accessible via intuitive icons and menus. This makes it a positive joy to explore what the router has to offer, and for those who prefer to control things from the palm of their hand, there’s also an app for Android and iOS. Next, head over to your Synology RT6600ax Router and head into the WiFi Access Tab to start adding WiFi points/Nodes Fixed an issue where the Wi-Fi connection may not be stable when an RT2600ac was added to the mesh Wi-Fi system.

Fixed an issue where the Wi-Fi system might not properly respond to requests from Windows Network Discovery. Fixed an issue where the 5GHz-1 band might fail to work when the Wi-Fi system is setup to appoint Ethernet as uplink and tri-band auto selection is enabled. The MR2200ac satellite node's score of 380Mbps on the close-proximity test was identical to that of the Linksys MR8300 node and just a tad slower than the TP-Link Deco M9 Plus and the D-Link Covr 2202 nodes. At 30 feet, the MR2200ac node garnered 280Mbps, outlasting the Linksys MR8300, but trailing the TP-Link Deco M9 Plus by just 17Mbps. The D-Link Covr 2202 led with a score of 340Mbps.

Also, while an MR2200ac can work either as the primary router or a satellite mesh point (extender), the RT2600ac can only work as the primary router and not as a satellite. Synology MR2200ac: Detail photos The Synology MR2200ac's front.Enhanced the processing time when changing an uplink network from wireless to Ethernet in the Wi-Fi system. Fixed an issue where the connection speed might decrease when LG V30 Plus is used as the USB tethering device. The update is expected to be available for all regions within the next few days, although the time of release in each region may vary slightly.