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XR450 Router (existing) adding MK63 to expand coverage
I believe I am overthinking things here, but stuck. I have an existing XR450 router and I was told I could add the mk63 to it to create the mesh wifi throughout our home. Last night I ran a line ou...
You can keep the XR router in router mode and install the MK series mesh in AP Mode for your better wifi system. Turn OFF the XRs wifi radios.
30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
Or you could add a EX7700 series extender or two, too the XR and keep the wifi radios going here. I have two of these and when I use my XR450, I put the EX7700s online for additional wifi coverage.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
Do the EX7700's cause speed loss? And are they just a plug-n-play type unit?
Not that iv'e seen however any Extender or MESH remote units will always have some dip in over all wifi performances. Distances, building materials and environmental noise can all be factors in how wifi works. Nature of the beast.
Mostly plug in play, walk thru there setup routine to connect them is all.
30 feet distance or more is recommended between a host router and extender.