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GregNYR
Aspirant
Sep 13, 2020

How to connect R8000p to EX8000 using wired ethernet connection?

Hi guys,   I want to connect my Nighthawk router X6S (R8000P) to my Nighthawk X6S Extender (EX8000P) using wired ethernet connection.   I believe that a wired connection would have the best speed...
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GregNYR
Aspirant
Sep 13, 2020

I believe i found the answer by setting up the extender as an access point.

 

My question now is: Could I use the same name for the access point as the router?

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 14, 2020

    You can use the same name but it won't function as a "mesh" device. The mesh function only works in extender mode. 

    What that means is it won't roam the same. devices will tend to be "sticky" and stay connected to 1 device until they loose signal or you disconnect/reconnect.