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mrwezzle
Sep 15, 2025Follower
Does the MR70 need to be wired to the RAX?
I'm trying to do the same with an existing RAX43v2. Will this same process work? If so, does the MR70 need to be wired to the RAX?
2 Replies
- plemansGuru - Experienced User
You don't need to disable the radio on the AX router. Just make sure it uses a different ssid and wifi channels from the MK system. I do it all the time with a standalone router and then a mesh system. It gives you a fall back from the mesh system and those devices closest to the RAX could be placed on it (if they're stationary) to offload some from the MK system.
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Yes has to be ethernet connected to the host router.
Disable the RAX radios and configure the MR for AP mode: