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Aspirant

Nov 15, 2020

Channels selection for Extender EX7700 working as Access Point

Hi, I am having the next configuration: - front entrance R7800 X4S. Not possible to move it centrally as I am having Cat5E cables between the entrance (via a niche in the wall) and each room. - Ca...

plemans

Guru - Experienced User

Nov 15, 2020

devices can roam between router/ap but for truly seamless roaming you need 802.11k/r/v or they tend to be sticky.

I haven't seen any offical statements from netgear if the mesh extenders are able to use these roaming standards in AP mode.

And I've asked a mod or 2 but haven't seen any responses back.

@DexterJB

it'd be nice if they did because then you could basically skip a full orbi setup and use the mesh extenders in AP mode.

schilea

Aspirant

Nov 17, 2020

Hi,

I raised a support ticket to Netgear and below is the answer, not sure it is correct at all so I have asked them to confirm me once again.

I highly suggest that you choose option two.
Same SSID, same channels both on X4S R7800 and EX7700.
Also, how about setting up extender as mesh extender rather than access point?

Silviu

plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 17, 2020
I did hear back this time from a mod and in AP mode, they don't function as a mesh and roam seamlessly.
If you're wanting it as a mesh, use it in extender mode