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mrkang2u
Feb 24, 2022Aspirant
MK84 (AX1800) Mesh Network
I'm concerning adding a MK84 to create a mesh network in my home. I currently have a AX6000 (RAX80). My house is roughly 4000 sq ft/2 story. My router is located in my downstairs master bedroom. Any...
- Feb 24, 2022
Here's what I'd do.
Leave the RAX80 in router mode with the wifi on.
connect the MK84 to it with the MK84 in access point mode.
Just make sure the rax and the mk are using different wifi channels to prevent interference. (and different ssid's).
that allows you to connect devices that are close to the RAX to it. It has a higher throughput than the MK's. plus it allows you to use it as a backup. Or even to offload the IoT devices if you want. Plenty of opportunities with it.
mrkang2u
Feb 25, 2022Aspirant
Do I connect the mesh router to ISP router or directly to AX6000?
plemans
Feb 25, 2022Guru - Experienced User
What ISP router do you have?
You should be connecting it to the RAX but if your isp device is a modem/router combo device, you'll probably want the ISP device in passthrough/modem only mode.
- mrkang2uFeb 25, 2022Aspirant
Zyxel
I did disable the wifi on the ISP router when i got the RAX