Can I connect another Router to my MR60?

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I have the Nighthawk Mesh 6 Wifi Mesh System.&nbsp; HOwever, I am still finding tons of dead spots in my house.&nbsp; I was wondering if you can connect another router through a ethernet port on the Mesh 6?&nbsp; If so, how do I go about it?

Christian_R · Answer

Hello lechatnoir27,&nbsp;

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We recommend that the MR60 is set into access point mode when connecting it to another router.&nbsp;

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Regards,

Christian&nbsp;

Boltyk · Answer

Christian_R&nbsp;why so?Setting mesh system as an access points going to transform your mesh into three separate access points, right?

schumaku · Answer

What's the point of adding a [NAT?] router to a network cable in another part of the location? You would use an access point for such a purpose instead, or e.g. another MR60/MS60 system in AP mode.

Boltyk wrote:
Setting mesh system as an access points going to transform your mesh into three separate access points, right?

What is the difference - leaving alone the MR60 does not longer act as a NAT router connecting to the Internet - in your opinion? All the Mesh capabilities (seamless roaming) as well as the wireless backhaul between the MR60 and the MS60 are retained.

Boltyk · Answer

If Mesh system remain Mesh in access point mode - you're right.You don't want to have a double NAT. So either set second router (mesh one) as AP (so it will be a mesh of access points then?), or first router as a bridge?&nbsp;btw, what if have mash as a primary NAT, and connect another router as AP to one of the satellites, and this another router has the same wifi name and pass?And is it a good idea at all if this second router AP is an old one used before the mesh came?&nbsp;

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Can I connect another Router to my MR60?

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