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    Asus ZenWifi XT8 - Access Point Mode - will the mesh work?

    Yes I have an old TP-Link Archer C9 - I tried to setup as you suggested (just as an experiment before I shell my $$s). See below: ISP modem+router (this will remain a router due to ISP restriction) <---- <wired (plugged into the WAN port of Archer C9> ----> TP-Link Archer C9 (in ROUTER mode)...
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    Asus ZenWifi XT8 - Access Point Mode - will the mesh work?

    @drinkingbird super thanks for explaining it so clearly. I'll go for easier to do option :) And also thanks for explaining that having two router will not be a problem. much appreciated
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    Asus ZenWifi XT8 - Access Point Mode - will the mesh work?

    @drinkingbird Thanks again. Ideally, I would like to do minimal tweaking (I'm not too good at these things). I note two things in your response: 1. "It is fine to have two routers in a row." - I was doing all this as my ISP modem+router combo box can't be set in bridge mode - it will remain as...
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    Asus ZenWifi XT8 - Access Point Mode - will the mesh work?

    @drinkingbird thanks. I am a complete noob and do not know any tweaks etc. So if I just change XT8 mode from router to AP (in the asus admin page) will it not work as "mesh"? It is a costly router for me to purchase so I will not buy it if above wont work. Can you please guide further?
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    Asus ZenWifi XT8 - Access Point Mode - will the mesh work?

    Hello - My ISP doesn't allow its router to be set in bridge mode. Hence, I will have to put the Asus XT8 mesh system in Access Point (AP) mode. Question #1: Will the two units of XT8 work as "mesh" in AP mode? (i.e., same SSID and seamless transition between the two XT8's) And Question #2: I...
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