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DJScotty9000
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EX7700

I have a question for you all my router is AC aka WiFi 5 my router doesn't support mesh 802.11 R or K. But If I get range extenders that do support Mesh would they work as a mesh system without the router. Or does the Router need to support mesh as well. Need to to know before I buy I don't want to waste my money.

 

 

 

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plemans
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Re: EX7700

What actual router do you have? 

If you're looking at more than 1 extender a better option might be to replace the router with a mesh system like Orbi or the MK nighthawk. 

then you have a system designed for roaming. 

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DJScotty9000
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RAX200 AX11000
Model: RAX200|Nighthawk Tri-band AX12 12-Stream Wi-Fi 6 Router
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DJScotty9000
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Re: EX7700

I forgot to mention the RAX200 replaces my tp link c5400
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plemans
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@DJScotty9000 wrote:
RAX200 AX11000

The RAX along with any of the tribands will roam fine. I've used that same router with an EX8000 and it worked great. 

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