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Introducing the Nighthawk WiFi 6 Mesh System
In case you missed it, NETGEAR introduced its newest product line at CES 2020, the Nighthawk Mesh WiFi system with WiFi 6. NETGEAR’s Nighthawk line of routers has become synonymous w...
What is the difference between this and an Orbi Ax6000 other than the case?
Read fine print and specs.
While the MK62 is a WiFi 6 device, it's AC1800 class "only" - from the tech specs:
AX1800 WiFi 6
In the part, I was always fighting the "useless" ACnnnn or AXyyyy numbering summing up all radio interface theoretical maximum link rates - here I see that this indication can add some clarity on the product capabilities.
schumaku wrote:
FWIW, I called support today, and they stated that the MK62 does include Ethernet backhaul. Can anyone confirm that this is the case?That is correct no ethernet backhaul only wireless to the satellite.
DarrenM
Darren- which is correct. That there is not Ethernet Backhaul or there is?
Just wanting to clarify since you stated I was correct and then posted the exact opposite of what support confirmed to me.
No wired backhaul are you sure?
Dhgordon wrote:No wired backhaul are you sure?
Wired backhaul is supported now - imited to one satellite -> What is an Ethernet backhaul connection and how do I set it up on my Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System?
Unclear in what kind of alternate set-up (e.g. a star or daisy chain via switch(es)) can be made workable.
- Confirmed backhaul works with MR60 -> unmanaged switch -> unmanaged switch -> MS60. However this is with only one satellite, I don’t believe a second MS60 can be Ethernet backhauled.
