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ceddes
Aspirant
Aug 15, 2024

Best way to extend Nighthawk AX6600 coverage? Mesh?

I have a Nighthawk AX6600 Wifi 6 router in my home. It is located in my upstairs office because that's where the internet connection comes in. It works OK, but there are some areas where the coverage...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 16, 2024

AX6600 is a speed, not a model. 

What actual one do you have? 
I'm a fan of mesh systems. They might not have the same peak performance as flagship routers but they have much better coverage and average speeds throughout. 

How big is your home? 

What speeds do you pay for?

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avalanchis
Aspirant
Aug 16, 2024

I'm the OP of this question on the Reddit Netgear community.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/NETGEAR/comments/1esy2y8/best_way_to_extend_nighthawk_ax6600_coverage_mesh/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

 

The existing router is a RAX70.

 

The home is 2,431 sq. ft.

 

I have 1 GB internet service from Spectrum.  Google's speed test report 564/39 Mbps.  Our community is getting fiber installed so I may have access to faster speeds in the near future.