My question is how can I turn my EX7000 into a mesh network. At first this was not possible, but in the latest driver update that came out 5 days ago, 802.11k smart-switching and the mesh network feature were added. I updated the extender and made sure that it had the latest update, but afterwards, I could not find a feature for the mesh network. How can I utilize this new feature for my extender? (Also, I am using my node as an access point, so when I figure out how to enable the mesh network, will it work while being an access point, as in connected by ethernet? I am mostly using this so the SSID is the same, and my non techsavy people living in my house can easily switch access points without knowing) Thanks!
Well using the one SSID method works on all routers. One SSID and a mesh network are comlpetely different things, and according to Netgear, mesh network capabilities were added to my extender/access point. I would like to know how to use that feature, I have no other questions/programs, just that.
and according to Netgear, mesh network capabilities were added to my extender/access point. I would like to know how to use that feature, I have no other questions/programs, just that.
Well, there's nothing to configure.
When Netgear uses the term "mesh extender" they mean that the 802.11k is enabled and that the extender can daisy-chain if that is needed to reach the router. The triband mesh extenders also automatically dedicate a 5G radio for backhaul, but the EX7000 is dual-band.
