NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
Mesh possibilities with the AC1200
Hey all, I now find myself in the need of a mesh network as I hate switching between traditional extenders. My current config CM500 Model hard wired to a Nighthawk AC1200 smart wifi route...
Drew_K wrote:So in my research and thanks to you I am now drawn to 3 systems.
The Nighthawk Mesh MK62(3)
The RBK43 (seen the 3 node only for around $220)
And windering if it is really worth it to go bog and go with the RBK23 Triband for around $360.
The RBK43 is a triband and is more capable than the rbk23.
Its just a renewed version. The MK62 is fairly close prices to the rbk43 and the rbk43 will have better speeds/stability. Plus the additional satellite.
How big is the home? Just under 2800 sf
How many levels? Basement and 2 levels
What router do you have? AC1200 is a speed not a model. (Sorry there) Nighthawk R6230
How many satellites are you looking at? I'm thinking 1 or 2 would do the job.
If you're looking at upgrading to mesh, I'd strongly encourage the triband mesh. its much faster, stable, and more adaptable than the dual band mesh.
--If my internet speed coming in is pretty slow(we don't have a ton of need over work and school) is the cost increase to tri band really worth? I was looking a little at the Nighthawk Mesh devices.
For a base system, I'd look at the RBK43 system. They've been renewed lately on amazon for pretty cheap. Much cheaper than new or the newer AX systems.
--Thanks will look at them
And depending on what AC1200 router you have, its probably much more capable.
1 or 2 satellites should cover that size home.
When you say nighthawk mesh device. Are you talking the line of mesh extenders or the mesh system (mk60)? Model numbers help
I was thinking the price point on the MK62 was pretty good if I only go with the router and 1 sattelite.
My two problem areas are the 2nd floor front of the house (not a big deal) and the basement can be spotty at times and my wife was asking if I could build a stand up desk over the treadmill in the basement. So the thought of getting a more consistent signal down there is really my goal.
So in my research and thanks to you I am now drawn to 3 systems.
The Nighthawk Mesh MK62(3)
The RBK43 (seen the 3 node only for around $220)
And windering if it is really worth it to go bog and go with the RBK23 Triband for around $360.
Drew_K wrote:So in my research and thanks to you I am now drawn to 3 systems.
The Nighthawk Mesh MK62(3)
The RBK43 (seen the 3 node only for around $220)
And windering if it is really worth it to go bog and go with the RBK23 Triband for around $360.
The RBK43 is a triband and is more capable than the rbk23.
Its just a renewed version. The MK62 is fairly close prices to the rbk43 and the rbk43 will have better speeds/stability. Plus the additional satellite.