MK83 Backwards compatibility

Question

I have the MK63 system and would like to switch to the MK83 system and use the two MS60 satellites from the MK63 system in my new configuration MK83. My question is if they are compatible with the MK83 system or not. Will I have a problem setting them up?

plemans · Answer

Not sure.&nbsp;Maybe&nbsp;Christian_R&nbsp;knows.&nbsp;

Christian_R · Answer

Hello djpaoli,

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We have an article for more info regarding this. I've linked it below.&nbsp;

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https://kb.netgear.com/000063029/Which-Nighthawk-Mesh-products-are-compatible-with-the-Nighthawk-Tri-band-Mesh-WiFi-6-products

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Christian&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

Do the stock satellites that came with the system work fine?&nbsp;
How far from the router are the MS60 satellites?&nbsp;
What materials is the home made from?

djpaoli · Answer

Thanks for reply.The satellites (MS80) that came with the system do not disconnect as often but they also lose connection from time to time. They are installed in exactly the same position as the previous system (MR60 + 2x MS60).The maximum distance between them is 60 feet and the house is made of masonry (brick and concrete).I've tried resetting all to factory mode and making a new configuration but the problem persists.What I also notice is that devices in a room with a satellite end up being connected to satellites in other rooms and not the room you are in.

plemans · Answer

djpaoli&nbsp;wrote:The maximum distance between them is 60 feet and the house is made of masonry (brick and concrete).
Ouch. Brick and concrete are 2 of the best blockers of wifi there is (besides metal). The benefit to the mesh systems (especially triband) is the dedicated wireless backhaul. But if the home is made from materials that block wifi, its going to be a sketchy backhaul and have issues.
Many people with home like yours have made it work. But they usually either have the devices closer together or resort to using a wired backhaul.&nbsp;
You could do a wired backhaul with ethernet, using powerline devices, or using moca adapters (ethernet over coax).&nbsp;
The masonry walls are going to make any mesh system struggle. Whether it be netgear/asus/tplink/etc.&nbsp;
I'd try to find a way to hardwire in your satellites.&nbsp;
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