Hello @GebbiaX ,

Welcome to our community.

Based on the device models you provided (main router VX230v, extenders RE715X) and the technical specifications of EasyMesh, here is the analysis and advice:

1. Analysis of Topology 1: Pure Wireless Multi-Hop (VX230v ← RE715X#1 ← RE715X#2)

• Actual Connection Outcome: The situation you encountered—where the second RE715X connects directly to the main router VX230v—is the normal, expected behavior of the EasyMesh protocol. The system is designed for all nodes to prioritize establishing a connection with the optimal upstream signal (typically the main router) for best performance. There is currently no configuration option to force the second extender to use the first extender as its “host network”.

• Technical Feasibility: A star topology (all nodes connecting directly to the main router) is more common and recommended.
• Performance Reminder: Even if multi-hop is supported, network throughput and stability generally degrade with each additional wireless relay hop. The physical placement and distance of devices are critical factors affecting wireless Mesh performance.

2. Analysis of Topology 2: Hybrid Backhaul (PLC + Wireless)

• PLC Connection Aspect: Theoretically, the RE715X can obtain a network connection via PLC adapters. However, treating this as a standard “Ethernet backhaul” is uncertain. The performance of the PLC link (affected by wiring quality and interference) may not meet the low-latency, high-stability communication requirements between Mesh nodes, potentially causing the coordination functions (like seamless roaming) of the entire EasyMesh network to become unstable or fail.

• Wireless Daisy Chain Aspect: If the first RE715X is connected via PLC, whether the second RE715X will wirelessly connect to the first again depends on the system’s automatic optimization logic and cannot be guaranteed to form your designed chain topology.
• Core Conclusion: This topology is complex and high-risk. PLC may provide network access for the first node, but it likely cannot form a truly unified, efficiently coordinated EasyMesh network.

Since the VX230v is an operator-customized product, its firmware capabilities, depth of support for the EasyMesh protocol, and officially sanctioned networking solutions are ultimately defined by your service provider. The most direct and effective course of action is to contact your ISP’s technical support to inquire about their official recommendations and configuration methods for using multiple RE715X units for extension.

Hello @MrSimon ,

The RE715X is capable of operating only as EasyMesh Satellites, not as EasyMesh Controllers. This is an important distinction: in a standard EasyMesh network, all satellite nodes connect back to the EasyMesh Controller (typically your main router). A true daisy-chain setup — where one satellite relays the connection to a second satellite — is not a supported configuration for the RE715X, as neither unit can act as a Controller or relay hub for another satellite node.