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.

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

Check the SRM version of the RT2600ac.

For SRM 1.3.1 or later:

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

For SRM 1.2 or earlier:

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

• How to deploy a mesh Wi-Fi system
• Frequently asked questions about mesh Wi-Fi system
• How do I reset my Synology Router?