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DarthTom
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Nov 05, 2020

XR700 and Wifi Mesh

Hi there,

 

Wanted to know what the best mesh solution will be for my router? Can I use the Nighthawk Mesh Wifi 6 and, more importantly, is there any advantage of going down this route with the router that I currently have? Or do I go with the Orbi Mesh solution instead?

Thanks in advance.

3 Replies

  • Netduma-Fraser's avatar
    Netduma-Fraser
    NetDuma Partner
    Nov 06, 2020
    I don't believe mesh is supported currently. If you need to extra range then an extender may be the best route to go for now.
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 06, 2020

    You could use an extender. If you're needing more than 1, I'd go with a full mesh system like orbi. 

    If you go with a mesh system, you could put the mesh system in AP (access point) mode and use the XR700 as the controlling router. 

    then you get the best of both. You get the increased performance (lower ping/latency) from the XR700 and the increased coverage from a mesh system. 

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 08, 2020

    You could use either MESH system. However the XRs wifi will not be utilized and need to be turned OFF. I have don't with with my XR router and installed a Orbi AX MESH system in AP mode.