nighthawk r9000 expanding network

[philipco]

I have 2 nightwawk x10 ad 7200 r9000 routers

I need to expand the coverage and improve a couple of blackspots.

A mesh solution seems the best current option.

Can I add new gear to my current routers to achieve that. Which in the current line up is compatible.

Is a mesh arrangement feasible with the r9000 routers

The 2 routers work well and have no problems. If possible I would like to keep using them.

Or do I have to ditch them and start again (not something I want to do if I can avoid it)

If I cannot have mesh I will probably go with just expanding the network. It will depend on cost.

Philip

[michaelkenward]

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@philipco wrote:

Is a mesh arrangement feasible with the r9000 routers

Not really. Mesh requires the router to manage connections in a way that is not compatible with how the R9000 works.

I assume that  one of your R9000s is in access point (AP) mode. You already have a slightly messy network, nothing wrong with that if it suits your needs. You can always add a mesh system also in AP mode, but they won't play nicely with the existing devices.

[NoNoBadDoggie]

I have an R9000 paired with an EX8000 tri-band range extender.  Works great.  Easy to set up.  Both use the same network name and credentials, and handoffs between them is seamless.