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Can the AX1750 Range extender be used in Bridge only mode?
I don't need range extension, but I do prefer to limit the number of wireless signals bouncing around my house so I like to use bridges whenever I have a cluster of devices in one location. I am in the process of moving from AC to AX (Wifi 6) and my current system has an AC router with 3 AC bridges which I need to replace with AX versions.
That's tough to say.
You could post in the Orbi AX forum about compatible extenders and how well they perfrom. I know FURRYe38 has the AX system and probably a few extenders sitting around that might have been tried.
If you're not needing anything fancy for the extra device a standard extender (or even one of your dlink bridges) might work for the time being. Again, I say *might* because I don't have the system and haven't tested anything with it.I've used several different gigabit switches with my orbi ac devices and haven't had any issues.
Same with my Arris W31 AX11000 that I have.
Although some have reported issues with the green switches. I've got a couple and it hasn't been a problem.
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You realize that your "bridges" have to send and recieve signals as well? And its not directed right at the router but in a omnidirectional pattern?
So whether they extend a signal or not, the signal is still broadcasting and covering your home.
If you're in the process of switching over, I'd actually check into the mesh systems like orbi.
Thanks but the Orbi is really expensive. Costco has the Orbi RBK843S for $850 and that is only the router and 2 satellites and I need 3. I can get the Nighthawk AX4300 plus 3 AX1750 for $450.
I usually advise people that if you're needing more than 1 extender, you're better off spending the money for the full mesh systems.
They're designed to operate together and as a whole. This allows them to roam better, switch between daisy chain/star configurations, allow both wired and wireless backhaul, and they expand better.
This allows them to be more stable, faster, and just much less headache.
You can try to piece together a system but if you have stability issues, you know what the cause is. And fixing them can mean disabling the mesh part of it.