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nstuckey88
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Jan 03, 2022

R6220 Router Mesh Compatible

I haven't been able to find anything stating this one way or another but wondering if the R6220 router is compatible with a mesh network?

 

Having some connection issues in my house and looking into setting up a mesh network. Trying to find out if i need to replace my router or if i would just need to purchase the nodes?

 

Thanks for any info/help that you can provide.

3 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 04, 2022

    Not compatible, though you can add a MESH system to this router in AP mode and disable the R series wifi radios. 

     

    Netgear has set up a community forum specifically for General Router products:
    https://community.netgear.com/t5/General-WiFi-Routers-Non/bd-p/home-wifi-routers-general


    Please use this link to the main forum product list to review and choose where to make your posts. 
    https://community.netgear.com/t5/NETGEAR-Forum/ct-p/en-netgear


    Thank you

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 04, 2022
    nstuckey88 wrote:

    I haven't been able to find anything stating this one way or another but wondering if the R6220 router is compatible with a mesh network?

     

    Are you sure that you need Mesh?

     

    Mesh is expensive technology and might not be necessary for many users. Simply adding a wifi extender can do the job at a lower cost.

     

     

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 04, 2022

    Are you wanting a full mesh system or just wanting a little more coverage? 

    If you're looking at just adding some coverage, you can add a mesh extender.

    If you're needing more than 1 extender, I'd recommend moving to a full mesh system but if you're only needing the one, it is a decent option?