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sesty7
Jan 21, 2022Guide
C6900 Bridge Mode w Velop Mesh
I have a c6900 which replaced the gateway provided by Xfinity. Looking at options for mesh wifi and saw a sale on the Velop system. As part of the set up, I would have to put the C6900 into brid...
plemans
Jan 21, 2022Guru - Experienced User
In bridge mode, it'd function as a modem only device. You'd only be able to connect the velop to it.
But you can leave it in router mode and put the velop in access point mode.
Just make sure to have the netgear and the velop on different wifi channels to prevent interference. (and different ssid's)
sesty7
Jan 24, 2022Guide
thanks for the repsonse!
Seeing as I would need to have a second wifi w separate SSID I am assuming it would be cheaper just to buy a singular WAP and just run the secondary wifi from that? That would give me similar features to having a Velop or Orbi system in AP only mode?