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LaserCat007
Nov 14, 2020Follower
Want to add a wired Access Point to existing system. What should I get??
I already own a CM600 Modem and a R6700v3 router. I want to run a wire to the other end of my house and put an extender/access point there. I do not want to have to switch between the two routers whe...
plemans
Nov 14, 2020Guru - Experienced User
best options? Switch to a mesh system like orbi. its designed for wired backhaul.
The extenders don't work as a mesh when ran in ap mode.
You can run them with the same ssid but they'll be "sticky" in that devices won't roam. They'll tend to stick to the same ssid until the signal drops/gets unusable.