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How do i Create a Mesh system with a Nighthawk X 10?

novermyhead
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How do i Create a Mesh system with a Nighthawk X 10?

I am currently using a Nighthawk X10 r9000 Router and while i am please with its performace,I am finding a few dead zones in my house. I have looked at the Orbi system but I dont really want to puirchase  whole new system. Can i add the nighthawk Mesh system to my current setup?

 

Thanks in advance

Model: R9000|Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart WiFi Router
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plemans
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Re: How do i Create a Mesh system with a Nighthawk X 10?

You can add a mesh extender to your network. They work amazing if you're only adding 1.   When/if you start needing more than 1 extender, thats when you should be looking into the true mesh setup instead of just a mesh extender.

How big is your home?

What are the interior walls made of? 

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novermyhead
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Re: How do i Create a Mesh system with a Nighthawk X 10?

My home is around 2500 Square feet. Most all place are covered exepct my bedroom. The wall are typical 2x4 with 3/4 in sheet rock. Would i need to purchase just one of the Orbi,or should i go with the Nigt Hawk Mesh system?

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plemans
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Re: How do i Create a Mesh system with a Nighthawk X 10?

Your home should probably be fine with single extender. But thats a "probably" because many things can influence wireless coverage. 

Quite a few stores have generous return policies so if you bought a mesh extender and tried it and it didn't provide the coverage you desire, you could return and switch to mesh.

The x10 is quite capable as a router. I'd probably start with adding the tri-band mesh extender and seeing how it performs. 

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novermyhead
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Re: How do i Create a Mesh system with a Nighthawk X 10?

Thank you so much for the help. I’ll start looking at the tru and mesh extenders. Any suggestions on model
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plemans
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Re: How do i Create a Mesh system with a Nighthawk X 10?

Depends on what the area you're trying to cover.

I'd take a look at the renewed/refurbs on amazon for orbi. The wireless AC versions can be bought pretty reasonable now that the new AX routers are being released. 

I've had 2 sets since the Orbi's first came out and they've been great. Everyone once in a while there is a bad firmware but the Orbi's have gotten more firmware updates than any other router product I've seen so it doesn't last long. 

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