Enable Wifi6E in mixed mesh network

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Enable Wifi6E in mixed mesh network
Enable Wifi6E in mixed mesh network
2024-04-15 14:44:37
Model: Deco X75  
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Hello,


I have a mixed setup where the main Deco is an X50 POE and then 2 X75. They are all connected via ethernet.

 

I have noticed that with such configuration I am unable to set the Wifi Network 6E to be for network instead of just backhaul, and I suspect the reason is because the X50 does NOT support 6E. How can I still enable such feature for the other 2 decos?

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Re:Enable Wifi6E in mixed mesh network
2024-04-16 03:30:29

  @vncz 

 

Go through this FAQ to see why when mixing different Deco units in one network.

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Re:Enable Wifi6E in mixed mesh network
2024-04-16 11:34:40

  @terziyski 

 

Is it possible to set any Deco as Main unit, even though it is not the one connected directly to the modem?

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Re:Enable Wifi6E in mixed mesh network
2024-04-16 15:23:44

  @vncz 

 

When in router mode main Deco should be connected directly to the modem - details.

When using ethernet backhaul you can refer this FAQ and read through this thread.

If Deco is about to be used in AP mode you can refer this FAQ

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Re:Enable Wifi6E in mixed mesh network
2024-04-16 16:18:46
Is it really the only way? Unfortunately the cable layout does not allow to have the X75 to be connected directly to the modem. Would a switch in the middle be allowable?
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Re:Enable Wifi6E in mixed mesh network
2024-04-16 16:44:13

  @vncz 

 

If the Deco is in router mode this could work but you should not connect to this switch anything else since that may cause a network loops.

One more thing - don't use a D-Link switch for that since they are know to cause issues if used with Deco.

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