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ORBI and Nighthawk R7900P working in mesh
Hi All, I am pretty sure I am not the first to ask, but couldn't find a solution just yet. I am connected to ATT with Pace Plc 5268AC which until now was my router and partially wifi. It is pretty ...
Thank you!
Are there real benefits to use the R7900P instead of the Pace 5268AC?
I guess you don't believe Netgear enabled the R7900P and the ORBI to participate in the same mesh.
Usually spec routers are better than ISP modem/routers. Have more features and better built.
The R7900P can't be included in the Orbi WiFi MESH system. IT's it's own kind of wifi system that uses smart connect and extenders to build the MESH system and add wifi coverage to a home. The R7900P uses non MESH wifi and is a stand alone wifi router. The router can connect to EX model extenders similar to Orbis satellites for extended wifi coverage.
Thank you again.
It seems the preferred configuration will be Pace as a modem (no wifi), R7900P as router (no wifi), ORBI as AP only.
I wish Netgear create firmware for the R7900P to play within the ORBI mesh, it would be a huge selling point for the ORBI with legacy users.
THe FW and R7900P are specific for it's product line. So is the Orbi. It it's own product line. Also technically they are different platforms, HW and support.
You'll be fine with that kind of configuration.
Good Luck.