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RAX35 and WiFi 6 setup
I sure this is a simple question, but I'm rather unclear as to how to take advantage of this router's WiFi 6 capabilities. First off, is this router considered a WiFi 6 mesh ROUTER. Meaning I only...
Lou1952 wrote:
First off, is this router considered a WiFi 6 mesh ROUTER.
No.
Netgear sells a range of Mesh Extenders. Perhaps these would meet your needs, but it isn't likely to have the same features as the Orbi or MK Mesh router/satellite combinations.
thanks for the info. Very helpful.
Here's what I trying to figure out. I need two (possibly 3) satellites to ensure adequate coverage.
1. Is my current router Nighthawk RAX35. Is that the only router I need?? Product claims to be Wi-Fi 6 capable router.
2. Is my assumption correct, that one of the satellites, needs to be connect to router via ethernet??
3. Then the other satellite(s) are sync'd via some configuration process (manual or automatic)
I apologize for what may appear to be very basic questions, but I want to make sure I don't waste my money on hardware I don't need.
Lou1952 wrote:thanks for the info. Very helpful.
Here's what I trying to figure out. I need two (possibly 3) satellites to ensure adequate coverage.
1. Is my current router Nighthawk RAX35. Is that the only router I need?? Product claims to be Wi-Fi 6 capable router.
2. Is my assumption correct, that one of the satellites, needs to be connect to router via ethernet??
3. Then the other satellite(s) are sync'd via some configuration process (manual or automatic)
I apologize for what may appear to be very basic questions, but I want to make sure I don't waste my money on hardware I don't need.
I can tell you the RAX35 is not a mesh router. It an be used as the primary router and attach via Ethernet an access point or two.
Any setup that avoids a Wi-Fi hop and uses an Ethernet connection works better.
You will get better responses in the Orlbi mesh community here: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WIFI-6-AX-AND-Wi-Fi-6E-AXE/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax
A new post would be in order with your questions.