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Mesh network WAX625 AP and AX6000 Extenders
I recently purchased a WAX625 to set up a VLAN. My current mesh uses an AX6000 WAP with AX6000 and AX1600 extenders. Is it possible to use the WAX625 as the access point with the AX6000 and AX16...
AX5400 (WAX625) new WAP added to network to set up VLAN
AX6000 (EAX80) currently used as WAP additional AX6000 used as extender
AX1600 (EAX12) additional extender to AX6000
Mixing business class and consumer class isn't really recommended.
Its also not recommneded to use more than 1 extender. when you're needing more than 1, its recommended to move over to a mesh system (not mesh extender). That way something is controlling the system (router/insight/etc). Or you'll get extenders connecting to each other and not to the primary device or in the proper order because nothing is controlling the system.
I figured it would have issues but was hoping to avoid replacement of existing hardware but that may be the best option.
louismccut wrote:
I figured it would have issues but was hoping to avoid replacement of existing hardware but that may be the best option.
Best option would be to stay far away from any kind of extenders, regardless if named "Mesh" or not. And scratch the idea of installing multiple wireless extenders in a sequence, that's a recipe for poor performance or a bad user experience.
Deploy one or multiple switches, install network cables from the switch(es) to each place you need good Wi-Fi coverage.
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