Hello. I was wondering if I could get some help. Current setup -Internet provided by AT&T through a Netgear Nighthawk MR1100 with a Netgear 3200 in AP mode. I have the WiFi disabled on the MR1100 and run the 2.4 and 5GHz off of the 3200. I need to expand my WiFi coverage and run more devices - mostly nest cams. This is a vacation place, with 8 or so cams, lots of automation and many guests on the weekends. What will be the best way to expand the WiFi coverage and stay on a single SSID? I was consider dumping the 3200 and going with Orbi and a few satellites. However wasn’t sure if somehow I could add a satellite of some sort to the 3200? I’ve tried some range extenders and don’t really care for having to setup another SSID. Thanks!

Please post about this here in this forum for the MR model router: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Mobile-Routers-Hotspots-Modems/bd-p/aircard

I posted it over there as suggested. However, I’m not really interested in using the MR for my wifi configuration which is why I posted in the Orbi section

Whats the model# of the NG 3200? R####? What is the size of your home? Sq Ft? 30 feet is recommended in between base router and extenders or satellites to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. Seen users with 6 satellites connected to the base Orbi.

AC3200House is 1500 sq ft, but the property is 2 acres. I probably need about 200 ft in distance to reach my camera locations. I’ll need elevation of about 20 ft both up and down from the router location.

Ya, Orbi would not be a good system for your needs. I would look into something more out doors supporting if these cameras are out doors. Use users have been working with some up to about 100 feet. Not sure of there full configurations and placement. You may need some dedicated wired APs for this kind of configuration...

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 23, 2019
Please post about this here in this forum for the MR model router:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Mobile-Routers-Hotspots-Modems/bd-p/aircard
- Brownb01
  Aspirant
  Apr 23, 2019
  I posted it over there as suggested. However, I’m not really interested in using the MR for my wifi configuration which is why I posted in the Orbi section
FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 23, 2019
Whats the model# of the NG 3200? R####?

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
30 feet is recommended in between base router and extenders or satellites to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.

Seen users with 6 satellites connected to the base Orbi.
- Brownb01
  Aspirant
  Apr 23, 2019
  AC3200
  
  House is 1500 sq ft, but the property is 2 acres. I probably need about 200 ft in distance to reach my camera locations. I’ll need elevation of about 20 ft both up and down from the router location.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 23, 2019
    Ya, Orbi would not be a good system for your needs.
    
    I would look into something more out doors supporting if these cameras are out doors. Use users have been working with some up to about 100 feet. Not sure of there full configurations and placement.
    
    You may need some dedicated wired APs for this kind of configuration...

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