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Ex6200 vs Eax20- Do they actually work differently?
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Re: Ex6200 vs Eax20- Do they actually work differently?
The EAX20 doesnt control the roaming.
Newer devices all have their own roaming protocol built in to where they should roaming to the stronger AP based on the details the AP sends to it. .
Not always stronger based on certain criteria but thats the basics of it.
so the EAX20 uses the same ssid but has the smart roaming spec built into it. so when a device queries it, it can respond to let the phone/tablet know its details so the phone/tablet can choose which network to content to.
That's a very very broke down way of explaining it.
If you want to get more into details, feel free to read here:
https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-features/33195-wi-fi-roaming-secrets-revealed
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Re: Ex6200 vs Eax20- Do they actually work differently?
Didn't necessarily say the EAX20 would fix that.
The problem is both the router and the device you're using.
If the router doesn't have the proper roaming protocols, the device won't switch until the signal is quite obviously different/unusable.
If the device itself doesn't have the roaming protocols, then you're in the same situation.
Mesh networks are great but they aren't quite as efficient when its using pieced together setups like adding extenders.
If you're truly wanting to go mesh, look into the orbi or MK nighthawk setups where the whole system works together
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Re: Ex6200 vs Eax20- Do they actually work differently?
Not sure what you expect out of this.
Feel free to read the article I linked to that tested smart roaming across vendors or read through any of the testing/data on 802.11k/r/v
Those are the roaming protocols.
If you're device/router doesn't support it, then it isn't going to be as efficient if the router/devices do support it.
If you want the best in seamless roaming, then upgrade to a full mesh solution.
If you just want a basic mesh system, then use a mesh extender with a router that supports roaming.
If you want a sketchy system, use a mesh extender with a router/device that doesn't support the roaming protocols.
Not sure what else you expect from this
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Re: Ex6200 vs Eax20- Do they actually work differently?
Anyone else? By the way Netgear..... RAX50 is not listed as a model to select from when posting.
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