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Rjewkes
Oct 23, 2022Aspirant
Two r6700v3 routers, with the 2nd as Wi-Fi extender
I setup two routers, one as the main and one as an AP for Wi-Fi extender. I want them both on the same network, but in doing so, the 2nd router signal is weak. I can use the system as is but I have t...
- Oct 24, 2022
Problem is they aren't mesh devices.
You can set them with the same ssid but devices won't roam between the 2 devices as efficiently as a mesh system like orbi or MK nighthawk. Even netgears mesh extenders when hardwired in and setup in AP mode, get their smart roaming features disabled in AP mode.
plemans
Oct 24, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Problem is they aren't mesh devices.
You can set them with the same ssid but devices won't roam between the 2 devices as efficiently as a mesh system like orbi or MK nighthawk. Even netgears mesh extenders when hardwired in and setup in AP mode, get their smart roaming features disabled in AP mode.
Rjewkes
Oct 24, 2022Aspirant
Thanks for the info.