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Choose the setting that matches an all-wired or mixed installation, and verify every node before applying it.
ASUS AiMesh offers Ethernet Backhaul Mode and a per-node Backhaul Connection Priority on supported firmware. These controls serve different installation plans. Choosing the system-wide wired option while some nodes remain wireless can disconnect those nodes.
Inventory the actual links
List each node and whether an Ethernet cable reaches its supported upstream port. Verify the cable at both ends. A room socket that has never been connected at the cabinet does not count as an available wired backhaul.
Understand the all-wired option
ASUS describes Ethernet Backhaul Mode for an installation where the nodes are connected by Ethernet. The vendor instructs users to establish those cables before enabling the mode. Confirm model and firmware support and read the on-screen consequences before applying it.
Understand per-node priority
For a mixed installation, ASUS documents a connection-priority setting that can prefer Ethernet while retaining wireless behavior when the wired path is unavailable. Available port labels depend on the hardware. Use the option matching the node’s actual connection.
Make a controlled change
- Record the current topology and settings.
- Confirm each intended wired link works.
- Apply the appropriate supported mode or priority.
- Check every node’s resulting upstream connection.
Schedule the work when a temporary interruption is acceptable. Keep access to the main router so a misplaced setting can be corrected without relying on the affected satellite.
Validate the intended benefit
Test the rooms served by each node, including any still-wireless unit. Review whether the system exposes additional client radio capacity under the chosen arrangement, but do not assume identical behavior across all AiMesh models.
Keep the final settings with the wiring diagram. If a cable is removed later, revisit the chosen mode before expecting automatic recovery. The useful distinction is between requiring a wired topology and merely preferring a wired link where one exists.
Sources and editorial notes
Sources checked 8–9 October 2026. Independent guidance and original illustrations; product comparisons use published specifications rather than hands-on benchmarks. Check the exact model, revision and regional documentation before changing settings.