AirPort Replacement Question

[JoshuaMoraski]

Hello,
I'm have currently been looking for a replacement for my AirPort Extreme and have decided on the Linksys Velop that Apple recommends. My question is about bridging both my Bitdefender Box 2 and my AirPort Time Capsule to it. I don't know if you can bridge multiple routers together under one network, so if you can help me before I purchase it that would be greatly appreciated.

Currently I only bridge the Bitdefender Box 2 with both the AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule as the primary (mesh) network. So, now that I'm bridging both the Time Capsule and Bitdefender Box brings up this question.

Thank you,
Joshua S. Moraski

 

[Fishrrman]

I have no idea what a "bitdefender box" is so I can't comment on that.

Insofar as the Airport/Time capsule goes, I'd put that into bridge mode (disable its router capabilities) using Airport Utility.
Then I'd plug it into the ethernet port on one of the Velop nodes, and keep only the backup capabilities alive (if that can be done).

I'd get the Velop system set up and running WITHOUT these add-ons first.
When you're satisfied with the setup (it's not too difficult, I have the Velop too), then add the Time Capsule.

Then the bitdefender thing.

 

[JoshuaMoraski]

I have no idea what a "bitdefender box" is so I can't comment on that.

Insofar as the Airport/Time capsule goes, I'd put that into bridge mode (disable its router capabilities) using Airport Utility.
Then I'd plug it into the ethernet port on one of the Velop nodes, and keep only the backup capabilities alive (if that can be done).

I'd get the Velop system set up and running WITHOUT these add-ons first.
When you're satisfied with the setup (it's not too difficult, I have the Velop too), then add the Time Capsule.

Then the bitdefender thing.

Thank you for your comment, the Bitdefender Box is a security and VPN service (just like a Hue bridge, but for security). The box secures all of the smart home accessories through the house and computers. It can run as a router, but I want a mesh network, so I am going to run it in bridged mode with the airport time capsule in bridged mode too.
I'm glad that the Velop is easy to install!
My main question is wether you can run more than one device in bridged mode?