TP Link Archer AX23 & OneMesh - Can I use multiple routers to create mesh?

[matt100]

That really... I currently have a TP Link Archer AX23 which I use in router only mode in partnership with a BT Whole Home mesh which I'm happy with but is only wifi 5. I get the nagging feeling I have too many devices for it as things go wrong from time to time but I have a LOT of smart home etc.

I noticed today you can pick up the AX23 for £66 currently and wondered if I could just buy a few more of them and create a mesh with them?

Eg does their mesh HAVE to be made with a router and specific nodes or could I just put additional routers into access point mode and use them as the mesh?

Considering the current BT dishes are all plugged into switches it seems to be win/win on using routers given they've all got ethernet ports anyway plus it's an upgrade to wifi 6 plus they all have lots of antennas etc etc.

Thoughts?

 

[matt100]

Actually it turns out I have an ax73 so quite a bit faster. I assume ax1800 speed isn't worth the move.

Still interested in the concept though if anyone can confirm.

 

[matt100]

Thanks, I was only suggesting using TP Link OneMesh compatible routers but your point about it being a single router paired with explicit extenders, not routers.

Seems silly but there we go, it's hardly urgent so I'll hang on until I see a decent offer on orbi/eero pro etc.