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Big mistake re-networking with MK63
Just replaced a great working network with a MK63 and one additional satellite. I thought I was making life easier by gettting rid of the different network names, range extenders, access points in at...
I’m new to the mesh systems. But I think the problem is the dual band in the 63’s.
My place is nowhere near that big. And initially I bought those. Due to connection issues I exchanged it for the MK83’s and now everything gets full lines. With the 63’s about 1/4 of the devices on the 2g band specially, would only get the first dot that shows the wifi signal. Now everything that I can test the speed on. Is getting a constant 200 to 230 Mbps down. My service plan is up to 200 Mbps.
My place is nowhere near that big. And initially I bought those. Due to connection issues I exchanged it for the MK83’s and now everything gets full lines. With the 63’s about 1/4 of the devices on the 2g band specially, would only get the first dot that shows the wifi signal. Now everything that I can test the speed on. Is getting a constant 200 to 230 Mbps down. My service plan is up to 200 Mbps.
Thanks for the post, in2ndo. I can think of only one thing to ask: how were you able to "exchange" your MK63 system for the 83? Netgear never offered any such solution for me after hours of worthless troubleshooting, even when I asked about it. If I had the option, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
- Your welcome HFox. I hadn’t realized how long ago you posted your concern. I only kept them for about a week. With how customer service has gone down the drain and support it’s been there since 30 years ago. I play and test all new equipment as soon as I get it and put it through as much as I can.
But you can probably sell it on eBay and get most of your money back if your return window has pass. I got my 63’s from Costco. And my 83’s from BestBuy with the exchange warranty. It is a little extra expense. But now days is well worth it.