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Nighthawk wifi 6 Model MK63 questions for a beginner
Hello,
I am just getting started on researching a transition to a MESH network, and i have questions about the Nighthawk system.
From what i have read, there is only one SSID for the nighthawk MESH system. This is not acceptable for me . I need to be able to separate the traffic.
One: Does it allow multiple channels or SSID's so that i can separate my work computer ( and traffic ) from my home traffic ?
Two: I have verizon's 2 gig fiber. Is the system compatible with verizon , and can I remove their " router" and replace it with this system ?
. regards
Richard
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rhill2 wrote:
Hello,
I am just getting started on researching a transition to a MESH network, and i have questions about the Nighthawk system.
From what i have read, there is only one SSID for the nighthawk MESH system. This is not acceptable for me .-----thats the whole purpose of a mesh system. to have a single ssid and multiple access points to connect to. I need to be able to separate the traffic.
One: Does it allow multiple channels or SSID's so that i can separate my work computer ( and traffic ) from my home traffic ? ----If you're wanting mulitiple ssid's, then you'll want to check into the business grade orbi pro's. They support multiple ssid's. And separate vlans if you want to separate traffic
Two: I have verizon's 2 gig fiber. Is the system compatible with verizon , and can I remove their " router" and replace it with this system ?----Usually verizon gives you a gateway or ont. If its a gateway, it should have a passthrough mode. Or you can request a simple ONT from them so you can connect a router to. Keep in mind, the only Orbi pro with a 2.5gig port is the 80 series. And for the standard orbi series its the 8 and 9 series that have 2.5gig ports. The rest are all gig ports.
. regards
Richard
