Speaker 1
Yes, I have a mesh network of MX 4200s, I have actually there's three, there's one that's bad, and it's very difficult to find a 4200. Is there another model that will seamlessly integrate with the 4200s that I can use within this mesh network?
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Speaker 2
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Speaker 1
Okay, so I would replace the parent node as the main router and then now would that mean I have to change the entire network around and re-establish it? Or Hm.
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Speaker 2
Actually, more advanced routers than the mx 4,200. because I believe after the MX 2000, it's the MX 4200. However, if you're going to get those newer models, it would need to be set as the main router instead of being a child node. Yes, you need to... you need to go on reconfiguration. So, uh you probably need to reset all the your, all your routers and set it up from scratch.
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Speaker 1
That's a pain. Okay. And what's the difference between uh the 4200s and and which model would you recommend that can that can integrate into uh uh mesh of 4200s? Okay. Okay.
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Speaker 2
I would recommend the MX 6,200. That's Velo Pro 6E. So aside from it support the Wi-Fi standard 6E, it does have a, I mean, it's integrated with the latest technology, which is Cognitive Mesh technology, which it optimizes itself every time it experience low speeds or intermittent signal. So it, you don't have to really deal with it, 'cause it optimizes its itself.
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Speaker 1
[silence] Well, I mean, I've got five nodes in a 6,000 square foot, 6,000 square foot space, and I still don't don't have great coverage. Okay, and but
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Speaker 2
And aside from that, it is more like fast... it is faster than the older model and it is using a more advanced technology so you can expect that it is... I mean, it can cover a large... a large area so it can help you eliminate those, uh, dark spots. I mean, uh... yeah. Yeah. And one node of the MX 6200 can already cover up to 3,000 square feet. So... yeah it it, um...
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Speaker 1
Uh Uh. Okay Okay, so the the 60 MX 60- 200. Okay. And I have those. Let's see. The parent node is hardwired to one of my child nodes. If that can stay the same, I'm assuming. Okay. Yes. Yeah. And so with the 6,200 I'm assuming I could do the same thing. Yeah. Uh just checking. I wouldn't think it would be anything other, but I don't want to be surprised. Okay.
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Speaker 2
And it is backward compatible so you can add the MX4200 as your child node. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. You mean like one of your one of your node is hard wired to the main router? Your parent node? Yeah. Yeah. Yes, sir. Of course. Mm. But if you want, we also have the latest...
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Speaker 1
And. Uh. no. No, I just need something that's that's reliable and and whatnot. Uh. and um. Uh, because the setting up the 4200 took uh. took some time. It was a very cumbersome process. Um. are you saying that if if if I have the 6200, does that change or is it still very cumbersome to to set up the uh. uh. the network.
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Speaker 2
So, it supports... [silence] But I don't think you really need to upgrade to 7,000 if you don't have those devices that can support the Wi-Fi 7. [silence] The [silence] Yeah. [silence] Actually, [silence] Well, it would be [silence] it would be the same though, but uh we do have actually um a way to [silence]
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Speaker 1
All right, because what what I have now is the, um, I need to be able to reboot, uh, remotely. And for whatever reason, uh, I'm not able to reboot. They said I had to redo the network, uh, to be able to reboot, uh, remotely. Cuz I'm gone for six months at six months at a time. And so, I need to be a login reboot and reboot the entire network. And right now I can't do that. Okay. Alright. Okay.
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Speaker 2
To easily add the nodes without using the Links app or the web interface, thank you that would be more convenient. Mm-hmm. Oh, I see. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Yeah, unfortunately Okay, no problem, sir. You can always reach out to us in case you need further assistance with regard to your system or network. But, uh, yeah, uh, that's that's the
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Speaker 1
as you go down like a 5500 or what, what's the differences between uh some of those other models? And, uh, uh, 4200 mesh. um okay. Okay, I appreciate it. Thank you very much.
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Speaker 2
Yes, yes. Uh, you can actually uh add the MX 5500 but then again, it should be set up as the parent node since it uh, it has, I mean it's more advanced than the MX 42. Alright, so, no problem. Alright. Bye for now. Have a great day.
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