Is it possible to combine Archer C6 and EAP230 as access points?

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Is it possible to combine Archer C6 and EAP230 as access points?

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Is it possible to combine Archer C6 and EAP230 as access points?
Is it possible to combine Archer C6 and EAP230 as access points?
2023-11-21 12:54:05
Model: Archer C6  
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I have a house with a cellar, two upper floors and an attic. I operate one Archer C6 in router mode in cellar and two Archer C6 for both upper floors configured in access point mode. That works just fine. I have seamless connection when I go up and down. It's always "roaming" seamlessly.

 

Now, I want to install the wall-mount EAP230 in the attic to operate it just as Archer C6's. But I can't get it work properly in access point mode. When I install it, I only get the option to configure a new Wifi network. I configure it with the same SSID and password but it doesn't "co-operate" with other C6s. I doesn't roam properly as it works with both C6s in the both upper floors. Either I can connect to the wifi network in both upper floors (which are working fine together) or to the EAP230 in the attic. When I go up and down, I lose the connection and need to reconnect.

 

What am I doing wrong? Is it possible at all that both product lines are working together as access points???

 

See the installation plan below:

 

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Re:Is it possible to combine Archer C6 and EAP230 as access points?
2023-11-21 23:16:22 - last edited 2023-11-22 02:13:52

  @Caniko 

 

What's your C6 HW version - this info is on the device bottom sticker.

Are you using your three C6 devices in Easymesh or not ?

Roaming smoothness between different APs depends on your client device (for example your mobile), when moving around the house.

If you use C6 is in Easymesh setup and your mobile supports 802.11k/v then you'll experience a seamless roaming.

EAP230 on the other hand is a part of the Omada mesh technology - see the different mesh technologies offered by TP-Link here.

Easymesh is not compatible with Omada mesh, but you can always use all these devices as a standalone (not in a mesh network) wireless access points.

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