Netgear Nighthawk AC 1900 R6900P. Is it compatible with both the EX 7000 and the EX8000 entenders?

[1SamB]

R6900P wondering compatiblity with the EX 7000 or EX 8000 extender?

[plemans · Accepted solution]

The R6900P will work with any of those. The whole purpose of the triband is it reserves one of its bands just for talking with the router. 

[plemans]

yes they're compatible. 

[1SamB]

Ended up getting the EX7300 Mesh Extender.
Any thoughts on that choice vs the EX7000 or EX8000?

[plemans]

I've used the EX7300 and the EX8000. You're comparing dual band to triband. 

I like the ex8000 because of the wireless backhaul that it uses. It tends to keep speeds more consistent with less latency. 

But the ex7300 works well too for being a dual band extender. 

[1SamB]

Ok I’m trying not to ask a dumb question but isn’t my Nighthawk model R6900p a dual band.? And you’re sure the EX 8000 triband will work with it? Also concerned with the ease of setup?

[plemans · Accepted solution]

The R6900P will work with any of those. The whole purpose of the triband is it reserves one of its bands just for talking with the router. 

[1SamB]

Thank you so much