FPCH Admin AWS Posted March 18, 2018 FPCH Admin Posted March 18, 2018 My network at home is in need of an upgrade. I currently have 2 WiFi routers and 1 dumb switch. Since I first set up the network 10+ years ago I have moved from Comcast Biz coax to Comcast Metro-E fiber. Speeds are almost 100 times faster then what they were when I set this up. I want to set up a mesh system and have been looking at either Google or Linksys. Both have good reviews. I want to do this not only to upgrade what I have, but, to push the WiFi out to the back of the property where I am building a brew room for my new hobby. I have a plan on where to set each piece, I'll need 5 total to accomplish full coverage. What I want to know does anyone have any experience with this type of setup. From what I gather you set up the base then put the satellites in various places to extend coverage. If I understand correctly the signal will remain strong through the system. Anyone know anything about these? I don't want to jump in if it doesn't work well. Quote Off Topic Forum - Unlike the Rest
FPCH Staff Tony D Posted March 18, 2018 FPCH Staff Posted March 18, 2018 April, 2017, my Mac group had a presentation on wireless networks by David Hamilton. His slides are here: http://www.mlmug.org/pdfs/Mesh_Wi-Fi_2017-MLMUG.pdf The notes from the meeting are in our newsletter at http://mlmug.org/pdfs/1705.pdf. There's a little blurb on pp 8-9. Quote
FPCH Admin AWS Posted March 18, 2018 Author FPCH Admin Posted March 18, 2018 Thanks Tony. Some good info. Quote Off Topic Forum - Unlike the Rest
FPCH Admin AWS Posted March 25, 2018 Author FPCH Admin Posted March 25, 2018 I went with a 2 ASUS ROUTER RT-AC86U to replace the 2 I have. They can function as mesh routers. My son suggested them. Should be a good upgrade. Quote Off Topic Forum - Unlike the Rest
FPCH Staff Tony D Posted March 25, 2018 FPCH Staff Posted March 25, 2018 Looks like fun. Not too expensive either. Quote
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