I would like to use my Surfboard G36 modem/router as my main router and add two nodes for Mesh. I see that Arris makes a couple of different models.
SURFboard mAX Pro W133 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System , AX11000 Wi-Fi Speed up to 11 Gbps , Coverage 6,000 sq ft , 4.8 Gbps Backhaul , Four 1 Gbps Ports per Node , Alexa Support
ARRIS Surfboard mAX 6E W161 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6E System | AXE6600 Wi-Fi Speeds up to 6.6 Gbps| 6 GHz Band | Coverage up to 5,500 sq ft | 4.8 Gbps Backhaul | 2 Routers | 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Port
Surfboard mAX W130 Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System, AX7800 Speeds up to 7.8 Gbps, Coverage 6,000 sq ft, Alexa Support
Will any of these work for me as satellites/nodes? Any assistance appreciated, along with setup tips would be great!
I also heard that I could use a Mocha device to transmit through COAX.
Best answer by SURFboard Moderator
Unfortunately, the current models we have do not support MoCA functionality.
If you intend to use the G36 as your main router, you certainly can. However, please note that you will not be able to add the SURFboard mAX Pro W133 Tri-Band Mesh, mAX 6E W161 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6E, or SURFboard mAX W130 as satellite nodes. These devices cannot be paired directly with the G36 in a mesh configuration.
Instead, you can set them up as separate routers by assigning a unique network name and password during setup. Once configured, you can switch them to Access Point mode, which disables their DHCP functionality. In this mode, they will act as Wi-Fi extenders by receiving IP addresses from the G36 router
For more clarity, please refer to the link below for detailed instructions on how to convert your SURFboard mAX router into Access Point mode using Bridge Mode settings in the SURFboard Central app
Unfortunately, the current models we have do not support MoCA functionality.
If you intend to use the G36 as your main router, you certainly can. However, please note that you will not be able to add the SURFboard mAX Pro W133 Tri-Band Mesh, mAX 6E W161 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6E, or SURFboard mAX W130 as satellite nodes. These devices cannot be paired directly with the G36 in a mesh configuration.
Instead, you can set them up as separate routers by assigning a unique network name and password during setup. Once configured, you can switch them to Access Point mode, which disables their DHCP functionality. In this mode, they will act as Wi-Fi extenders by receiving IP addresses from the G36 router
For more clarity, please refer to the link below for detailed instructions on how to convert your SURFboard mAX router into Access Point mode using Bridge Mode settings in the SURFboard Central app
