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Can AX6000 and AC3000 mesh coexists on same SSID but different channels?
Hello, I have a RBK50 kit (1 router + 2 satellites). I have been using the router (RBR50) as access point (wired to ASUS 86U as the main router) and two satellites (RBS50) connected to RBR50 in 6...
My feeling is "no". The two Orbi systems will not integrate. A device which originally connects to one of the Orbi systems may "roam" between units on that Orbi system, but will not switch to the other Orbi until the WiFi signal degrades to the point that the device says, "it's GONE. I need to look for another WiFi network to join."
Since both Orbi base units ("router") must be connected via ethernet, you are most likely going to have the two Orbi's in close proximity to each other near the Asus router. This is also has drawbacks as they will be competing with each other. The 2.4G channels may not overlap, but the 5G channel may.
People who participate in the community forum for the AX product may have experience to share if you post in that forum:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax