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Does Deco work with multiple APs?

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irlbri

2022-09-01 14:48:53 - last edited 2022-09-02 07:27:45

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Does Deco work with multiple APs?

2022-09-01 14:48:53 - last edited 2022-09-02 07:27:45

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I currently have a Zyxel device to create multiple APs in my home. My kids each have their own WIFI so I can better contril their access. I am upgrading to fibre optic and want to make sure the house has the best coverage (300m2 or 3000sqrft) I was told to use a mesh network. But I don't think that a mesh network such as the Deco will transmit the various APs. Is this correct?

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Philbert

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2022-09-01 20:02:46

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Re:Does Deco work with multiple APs?

2022-09-01 20:02:46

@irlbri

Hey

Yes and No is the unfortunate answer :) Really depends on how you want this to work

Start with NO. Mesh only works between the same vendor / range so Deco only works with Deco, eero with eero etc etc.. In short no your existing devices cannot be part of a deco mesh..

However.. YES... While your devices cannot be a mesh node, they could be a repeater for you. If you can switch the devices to bridge or repeater mode you could use them as un-supported nodes in a similiar setup to what you have a present. They would connect to the Deco wifi as a client, then repeat the signal as their own SSID.

David-TP

2022-09-02 07:26:40

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Re:Does Deco work with multiple APs?

2022-09-02 07:26:40

@irlbri

and Another situation would be you wish each Deco to broadcast its own Wi-Fi/SSID. For example. there are 3-pack Deco M5, one in the master bedroom, one in the son's room, the last in the daughters' room.

I have seen this feature request once before and It came to me the moment I saw your situcation. If it is, unforunately it has been supported on Deco yet.

Thank you very much.

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