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Vlad777777
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Jun 03, 2021

R8300 extend with MK83 mesh

I have Nighthawk R8300 router and it does not reach all areas. I just ordered MK83 three unit mesh but would like to use it with R8300 by connecting the mesh units via harwired LAN. What is the best w...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 04, 2021

I've done it several times. 

Just go:

modem---->r8300 (router mode)----->MR80 (access point mode)-----> MS80 satellites

 

Make sure the mr80 is in access point mode to prevent a double nat. then just set the mr80 with the same ssid you had on the r8300.

You wouldn't need to disable wifi on the R8300 but use a different ssid and make sure its using different wireless channels from the mk system to prevent interference. then you'd have a backup wireless or even a wireless you can offload devices to like IoT devices or fixed position devices that are close. 

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    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 05, 2021
    plemans wrote:

    I've done it several times. 

     

     

    I have a similar setup with an R7800 and a string of Orbi router (AP mode) and satellites.

     

    Works just fine. I even use Powerline to link the R7800 to the Orbi.