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donxr
Aspirant
Nov 25, 2021

hardwire all components and use the same names on all devices

I am looking for a new router setup.  I want to have the main router connected to the cable modem and all additional devices hardwired to the main router.  I want the same network names and passwords...
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donxr
Aspirant
Nov 28, 2021

Well I see community may not be the place for help

 

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olympos1625
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Dec 01, 2021

Hi donxr, 

Welcome to NETGEAR Community!

 

Thank you for reaching out. We are sorry for not being able to get back to you immediately. With your setup, you may want to check our Mesh systems.

 

https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/

 

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you need further assistance. 

 

Regards,

 

Oliver

Community Team

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    donxr
    Aspirant
    Dec 02, 2021

    So does no one know the real answers to what I asked.  I can not get any help from Netgear.  Now I wonder about the community.

     

    I currently use an Apple router.  Unfortunately Apple does not make/sell their router product any longer.

     

    I would like to have a main router connected to the modem and a second one connected via ethernet to that main router.  I want both units to broadcast the same network names and passwords.

     

    I want something I can set up locally, not logging in to any server for serup.

     

    Everyone suggests mesh.  But,  I see so many issues with mesh including hardwired networks that I am very concerned.  Now I see major issues with the newest software update for orbi/mesh.  

     

    So how do I get to a tech person to get real details?