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TJ_B's avatar
TJ_B
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May 22, 2020

R7900P in a mesh configuration with FiOS router

I currently have a FiOS G1100 router running its own wireless network.   It feeds separately 2 other routers using wires, 1) a R7900P Nighthawk which run its own wireless network, and 2) a Unifi AC Pro also running its own wireless network.  Of course, one has to manually change networks on wireless devices while roaming to get the best signal.  I'd like to mesh them into one network that seamlessly provides the best service.  Suggestions?  If not possible to work in the Unifi, I'd sell it and get the EX8000.  I'd appreciate any help and guidance folks have.  Thank you!!

Nighthawk Mesh

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 22, 2020

    You can't take different device manufaturer's devices and just expect them to mesh. Even within Netgear, there's a full mesh system and a mesh extenders. And they don't work that great together. 

    And the mesh extenders work great if you only want 1. If you're wanting more than 1, its better to get an actual mesh system and not an "extender mesh" setup. 

    If you're wanting to truly go mesh, buy an actual mesh system like orbi and run it directly off a modem or a gateway in passthrough/gateway only mode. 

    Otherwise you'll end up cobbling things together and they won't actually be "mesh", they'll just have the same ssid with poor roaming performance and it'll be a headache/frustration.