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Aspirant

Feb 03, 2020

AX8 Mesh system

I read through some articles but could not find what I needed per say. If i currently have an AX8 router for the main area of my home but access to the garage and downstairs area is spotty is there ...

Aspirant

Feb 03, 2020

I understand the predicament unfortunately I think I may be between a rock and a hard place. Despite the fact I may lose some throughput and speed could I use a third party router like the TP LINK below and use the same ssid /pass /encryption and at least make it work or am I required to use a Netgear product to achieve the same thing? Again just trying to find a solution without literally selling my rifle just for internet capabilities 😬

https://www.walmart.com/ip/TP-Link-Archer-AX3000-4-Stream-Dual-Band-Wi-Fi-6-Wireless-Router-Up-to-3-Gbps-Speeds-Powered-by-Intel/100797162?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222228307206058&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=380412376035&wl4=pla-811150294542&wl5=9028454&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=100797162&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQiApt_xBRDxARIsAAMUMu8-bbSmzf1md551t46Kn5aibjFOJcf7AvEMsw6_sALEFo9JkibjOmMaAmQOEALw_wcB

Guru - Experienced User

Feb 04, 2020

You could make that work (make sure if its a router, its in AP mode).

But your client devices aren't going to be as seamless as a mesh system.