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CAX80 / EAX80 Mesh Operation
Hi! I have a CAX80 / EAX80 that I am trying to configure for mesh operation, however, I am not having much luck and am getting to a point of major frustration and was hoping someone might be able to...
Thanks for the reply. So I can't say that I even come close to understanding all of the nuances of a "mesh network", but based on "Netgear marketing", it seems like there should be a way to configure the CAX80 and EAX80 so that they will work together a bit more seamlessly?
phaney0530 wrote:
Thanks for the reply. So I can't say that I even come close to understanding all of the nuances of a "mesh network", but based on "Netgear marketing", it seems like there should be a way to configure the CAX80 and EAX80 so that they will work together a bit more seamlessly?
The router isn't a mesh router but the EAX is a mesh extender. What we consider a "true" mesh network has a dedicated backhaul between router---satellites (extender) and the router is controlling the extender. This system doesn't have that. I'm not saying it won't perform as well as a true mesh system, but it's a little more picky as the router isn't managing the satellite.
forgot to say when you set the "up to 2400mbps" speed on the router, select either a lower 36-45 or higher 149-165 channel. those aren't dfs channels.
Got it - thanks!
Thanks - that helps. If this continues, is there a system you could recommend?
phaney0530 wrote:
Thanks - that helps. If this continues, is there a system you could recommend?
Lets spend a little time troubleshooting. Thats literally the best AX combo device and extender netgear sells. they should be pretty solid in performance.
That's really good to know.