NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.

Forum Discussion

linercapr's avatar
linercapr
Follower
Apr 28, 2023

Question about the Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System

I am looking at the 2 pack Nighthawk mesh system and was curious how these work in conjunction with a router? Does one of these beacons act as a router? I am building a 4,000 sq ft home and I don't believe there are any routers that would cover that kind of space.

2 Replies

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 28, 2023
    linercapr wrote:

    I am looking at the 2 pack Nighthawk mesh system and was curious how these work in conjunction with a router? Does one of these beacons act as a router?

    Any particular Nighthawk mesh system? Something in the MK range?

     

    Depending on which you go for, they come with a router (MRXX) and satellites (MSXX).

     

    I am building a 4,000 sq ft home and I don't believe there are any routers that would cover that kind of space.

    So, router plus enough satellites to cover the area?

     

    Try plugging your needs into the filters on the product pages:

     

    NETGEAR'S Mesh WiFi Network Routers + Systems

     

    Then check back here for reports on the things you are considering, but remember that people turn up in this community with problems, not compliments. So look at reviews on Amazon, for example.

     

     

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 28, 2023

    I'd look at the MK83 system versus the MK63 system. 

    The 80 series has the dedicated backhaul for improved performance versus the 60 series is a dual band. 

    You'll see better performance from the tribands with the dedicated backhaul