How do I deploy an RT2600ac as an additional Wi-Fi point?

Purpose

As of SRM 1.3.1 or later versions, the RT2600ac is now capable of functioning as a primary Wi-Fi point as well as an additional Wi-Fi point. This allows for a more flexible mesh Wi-Fi system topology. For example, upgrade your primary Wi-Fi point to an RT6600ax or a WRX560 and continue utilizing your current RT2600ac as an additional Wi-Fi point. You can also deploy multiple RT2600ac devices as additional Wi-Fi points.

This article explains how to deploy a Synology RT2600ac as an additional Wi-Fi point in a Synology mesh Wi-Fi network.

Environment

Supported versions of Synology Router Manager (SRM): SRM 1.3.1 or later
Supported topology of mesh Wi-Fi system:

Primary Wi-Fi Point	Additional Wi-Fi Point
RT6600ax	RT6600ax, WRX560, RT2600ac, MR2200ac
WRX560	WRX560, RT2600ac, MR2200ac
RT2600ac	RT2600ac, MR2200ac

Resolution

Check the SRM version of the RT2600ac.

For SRM 1.3.1 or later:

Perform a hard reset. When the STATUS LED indicator blinks green, the reset is complete.
Sign in to the SRM of your primary Wi-Fi point and go to Wi-Fi Connect > Add Wi-Fi Point.
Run the Add Wi-Fi Point wizard.

For SRM 1.2 or earlier:

Complete the first-time installation if necessary.
Download the SRM 1.3.1 update file from the Download Center to your local computer. Exctract the file to get a .pat update file.
Sign in to SRM and go to Control Panel > System > Update & Restore.
Perform a manual SRM update using the update file downloaded in step 2.
Check that SRM is now running SRM 1.3.1. or later.
Perform a hard reset. When the STATUS LED indicator blinks green, the reset is complete.
Sign in to the SRM of your primary Wi-Fi point and go to Wi-Fi Connect > Add Wi-Fi Point.
Run the Add Wi-Fi Point wizard.

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