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Scottie01
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Feb 05, 2021
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Are Nighthawk X6s AC2200 Mesh Extenders truly Mesh Extenders?

I am using a Nighthawk X6 AC4000 (R8000P) router together with 2 Nighthawk X6S AC2200 Extenders (EX7700) in my home.  The router is situated on the 1st Floor on a desk and the Extenders downstairs, 1...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Feb 05, 2021

    I've never tried it with using the wps button. I usually use the installation assistant. 

    The people who tend to have issues with daisy chain usually have the extenders to close to each other/the router. 

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Scottie01
Guide
Feb 05, 2021

Thanks for your answer, which I understand.  I think I have them in the star pattern rather than the daisy chain.

If I wanted to try the daisy chain, how would I set that up?  Could I do it by pressing the WPS button on each of the Extenders?

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 05, 2021

I've never tried it with using the wps button. I usually use the installation assistant. 

The people who tend to have issues with daisy chain usually have the extenders to close to each other/the router. 

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    Scottie01
    Guide
    Feb 05, 2021

    Thanks.  I'll try and keep mine as far apart as possible.