A:AnswerWhen setting this up as an extender, the last question it asks is if you want it to use one name. If you say yes, that sets it up as a mesh network. That is how mine is set up right now
A:AnswerThe wall mounted units have very few Ethernet ports. I believe they perform well, but the table mounted units are much more versatile, and don't put physical strain on the wall outlet.
A:AnswerThis can be used as your primary Wifi router or as a range extender. My setup I have the worthless U-Verse modem hardwired to this router and use this router to create my wifi network. This is very powerful and should give you much for range than your current wifi router.