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C6900 Bridge Mode w Velop Mesh
I have a c6900 which replaced the gateway provided by Xfinity. Looking at options for mesh wifi and saw a sale on the Velop system. As part of the set up, I would have to put the C6900 into brid...
In bridge mode, it'd function as a modem only device. You'd only be able to connect the velop to it.
But you can leave it in router mode and put the velop in access point mode.
Just make sure to have the netgear and the velop on different wifi channels to prevent interference. (and different ssid's)
thanks for the repsonse!
Seeing as I would need to have a second wifi w separate SSID I am assuming it would be cheaper just to buy a singular WAP and just run the secondary wifi from that? That would give me similar features to having a Velop or Orbi system in AP only mode?
The C6900 isn't a mesh system. You could use a mesh extender if you'd like.
Or you could use an access point. An access point wouldn't roam with the same efficiency as a full mesh system but most devices have their own roaming protocol built in and roam pretty decent.
Got you. So the Velop even in WAP mode is still mesh between the 2-3 nodes - just a separate network
My existing xfinity rounter/modem would still be active and service the hardwired accessories plus the main Velop Node?
They would be within like 2-3ft of each other, would that cause interferance?
thanks
sesty7 wrote:
Got you. So the Velop even in WAP mode is still mesh between the 2-3 nodes - just a separate network ---correct.
My existing xfinity rounter/modem would still be active and service the hardwired accessories plus the main Velop Node?---if you left the C6900 in router mode, yes.
They would be within like 2-3ft of each other, would that cause interferance?---only if you put the wireless channels on the same ones. Seperate them out and they should be fine. I use it all the time.
thanks