Nighthawk wifi 6 Model MK63 questions for a beginner

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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 

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