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Two X10s One in AP mode 802.11s supported?
I currently have my X10 as my router and two R6250R2 APs in AP mode (wired backhaul). Unfortunately, I have the world's worst handoff. I could replace two of the APs with one X10 (R9000) (flamethrower...
In AP mode, the R9000 doesn't use smart roaming. Even netgears extenders only support smart roaming while running in extender mode. Switch them to access point mode, and it doesn't roam properly.
I'd probably stick with the orbi setup if you're wanting seamless roaming.
The OrbiPro AX6000 is garbage. I stood it up last night, and put it back in the box within 2 hours. It doesn't support wired backhaul without totally trashing everything. No intervlan routing works, and the port aggregation features are totally unreliable- when connected to a Netgear switch! Dropped one of the trunks several times requiring reboot.
So if I have an R9000/X10, what do I need to do to have other wired APs, that support seamless handoff. I can't figure out a way to keep connections from dropped while switching from one to the other (as I indicated before). I can't understand why I can do it at work with my Cisco APs, and Meraki APs, but can't get a Netgear product that can do the same thing. Is it the wireless controller that controls the handoff in that situation? If so, how could that signal the mobile device? If that is 802.11s, and the X10 supports 802.11s, I can't understand why that won't work. Is the option really gone when you switch the X10 into AP mode?
Lot's of questions, I know, but I am going to go crazy if I don't get this solved.
captclam1 wrote:The OrbiPro AX6000 is garbage. I stood it up last night, and put it back in the box within 2 hours. It doesn't support wired backhaul without totally trashing everything. No intervlan routing works, and the port aggregation features are totally unreliable- when connected to a Netgear switch! Dropped one of the trunks several times requiring reboot.
----I'd actually give the orbi a chance and post in the orbi AX forum. I haven't used it but know of several who have. A couple settings changes/firmware changes might improve it for you. 2 hours isn't always enough for complicated setups.
So if I have an R9000/X10, what do I need to do to have other wired APs, that support seamless handoff. I can't figure out a way to keep connections from dropped while switching from one to the other (as I indicated before). I can't understand why I can do it at work with my Cisco APs, and Meraki APs,----you're comparing business class solutions to consumer grade solutions. If you want business grade, netgear has those. but can't get a Netgear product that can do the same thing. Is it the wireless controller that controls the handoff in that situation?----its not. Its the devices own roaming protocol but it requires the router/extender to be supporting it. Most extenders/router don't support it in access point mode as they're their own individual node. If so, how could that signal the mobile device? If that is 802.11s, and the X10 supports 802.11s, I can't understand why that won't work. Is the option really gone when you switch the X10 into AP mode?----I've double checked with a moderator and in both extenders and routers, it doesn't function for ap mode. Again, I'd try the orbi again but go through the orbi AX forum for assistance with configuration with your switches/setup. Be specific to your setup, firmwares, and how you're setting everthing for the best help.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax
Lot's of questions, I know, but I am going to go crazy if I don't get this solved.