Using EAX80 as a satellite for MR80 Mesh system with Daisy chain.

Question

I have just upgraded my wifi system to the MK83 Mesh from the EAX80. But I don't want to get rid of the good EAX80 because the solid signal it brings to my devices. However, my issue is about Homekits devices, whenever I set up the EAX80 as an Access Point router with the same SSID to the MK83 Mesh, my Homekits stops working.

Please advise!

plemans · Answer

You're running it in access point mode?&nbsp;
Does it work fine if you leave it in extender mode (not hardwired in)?
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nkdat63 · Answer

Yes i ran it with wired as an access point using the same SSIDs and password with my Mesh system and it stops my Homekit devices. I wired it directly because I wanted a good speed in every room. I'll definitely try the extender mode today when I got home from work. My question is that could the extender mode work when it is wired?

plemans · Answer

No. If its in extender mode, it shouldn't be hardwired back to the main router. That's only in access point mode.&nbsp;
If you left it in access point mode, does it work with a different ssid?&nbsp;Also, what modem/gateway is the MK system connected to?&nbsp;
Firmware on the MK system and the EAX80?

nkdat63 · Answer

If I left in in access point mode, it works perfectly under different SSID. But I want to use the same SSID because I want my mobile devices have the seamless connection without manually switching to get the strongest signals.&nbsp;My current set ups:AT&amp;T Gateway (BGW210-700)&nbsp;MK83 System wired to the Gateway with 2 backhaul wired satellitesEAX80 wired to the MK83's satellite&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm not sure what is the firmware of the EAX80 and MK83 but it is up-to-date last night with no update available.

plemans · Answer

Is the gateway still in router mode?&nbsp;
Or is the MK system in access point mode?
Because those are both routers and cascading routers puts you in a double nat.&nbsp;
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Also, the EAX80 is a mesh extender, but the mesh aspect only works in extender mode. In AP mode, the roaming protocols aren't active so devices will be sticky. It won't be an efficient part of your mesh and could make it worse.&nbsp;
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Using EAX80 as a satellite for MR80 Mesh system with Daisy chain.

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