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jakecarroll
Aspirant
Apr 17, 2020

MESH D7800 and R8000

Hi, I just purchased a D7800 modem router and have now just purchased a X6 AC3200 R8000 modem. I am wanting to set up the R8000 as a wireless access point running like a mesh system so I can get on...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 17, 2020

That's because neither device is a mesh. You can't expect to buy non-mesh devices and just "be able to run them mesh". 

You can set the same ssid for their wireless signals but it isn't going to roam the same as an actual mesh network. And it can create issues as both have smart connection/band steering. 

I'd recommend running them with band steering on and using 2 different ssid'. 1 ssid for each. 

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    jakecarroll
    Aspirant
    Apr 17, 2020
    Will connecting a AX6000 to my D7800 allow me to mesh & roam seamlessly?
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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 17, 2020

      AX6000 is a speed. Not a device.

      Which device are you refering to? 

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        jakecarroll
        Aspirant
        Apr 17, 2020
        Netgear Nighthawk AX6000 8-Stream WiFi 6 Mesh Extender (EAX80-100AUS)