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pinkstonms
Aug 21, 2023Tutor
upgrading from C7000 to mesh system
looking to move up to a mesh system form my home. I plugged in my needs on the filter options and got "Not currently available to purchase on NETGEAR.com" response.
My home is 3700 sq ft. I hav...
pinkstonms
Aug 21, 2023Tutor
My home is one level and I have easy access to attic to run a wired system any thoughts?
FURRYe38
Aug 21, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Wire can be used and deployed in the attic. Though attic not recommended for actual equipment. Gets hot up there.
https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System 📡
https://kb.netgear.com/000061710/What-is-an-Ethernet-backhaul-connection-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Nighthawk-Mesh-WiFi-6-products
Once can use the C7000 as a modem only and connect up any Orbi or Nighthawk MK MESH system to it.
One level then the router and one satellite should be a good start.