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Twin SXR80's in a setup
I have an ORBI SXR80/SXS80 bundle and was able to get a second bundle for less than the cost of two satellites. I was hoping to use the router as a wired backhaul AP extending the primary network. ...
If you have a 2nd SXR, it would need to be used in AP mode. It will not integrate in to the 1st systems MESH as a satellite.
Reveiw these and should point you to how to get the 2nd SXR configured as an AP.
https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
https://kb.netgear.com/000061277/Which-features-are-disabled-on-my-Orbi-router-when-it-is-set-to-AP-Mode
I recommend setting a static IP address ON the 2nd SXR in AP mode so that you can always access this address to connect to it's web page. This Address needs to reside out side of the primary SXR DHCP IP address Pool so you may need to adjust the size on the 1st SXR to something smaller in pool size. 192.168.1.100 to .200 would be a suggestion.
Thanks. I already have my primary SXR80 in AP mode as well with a dedicated DHCP server. With the multiple AP setup built around the SXR80, I won't get the 802.11 k/r/v handoffs from the isolated SXR80 #2 to the SXR80 #1 led mesh network, right? In that case, I'd be dependent on the device to decide to jump to a different Orbi if it has a good but not perfect connection to the isolated SXR80 #2?
It also turns out that the 2nd SXR80 is a bit buggy (it was an Amazon Warehouse Deal), so I am going to return the pair. I realize now that even at list price, Netgear is set up such that you have a razor handle/razor blade model. The satellites upgrade is a big profit generator.
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