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Mesh w/R8000P and EX8000
Had the EX8000 working with a XR500 just the way I wanted it = only one wifi name anywhere in my house. Then the XR500 started having wifi problems so I replaced it with a R8000P. Speed is good. Most...
Have you tried factory resetting the extend and reinstalling?
What firmware is it on?
When you install, try using the installation assistant method and enable "onessid" function
Thanks. I was leaning towards that. With everyone home, the trick is taking the network down without an angry mob seeking me out. Maybe tomorrow morning. I post results.
should only need to take down the extender. The rest of the network should be able to be left alone.
Unless the R8000P isn't using the smart connect/single ssid function. That one you wouldnt need to take down either, just enable smart connect.
firmware on the R8000P?
The more I thought about the issues I was having, the more I believed SmartConnect was a likely cause. I factory reset both my router and my extender. I set the router up first, alone. All frequency bands have the same SSID but I did not select SmartConnect. I tested speeds and while I had connectivity in all parts of my house with just the router, it was very slow in spots far away. So, I set the extender back up too, again not using SmartConnect. This seems to have resolved all my issues. Best I can tell, some devices just could not connect when SmartConnect was in place. My Ring Doorbell 2, TCL Roku TV and a couple Vocolink smart plugs were a nightmare to set up before this change. I let each device connect where it was likely to be used. So far so good. I am getting good speeds and everything is working.