Wifi 6 mesh network suggestions

[cstreit]

I've got Google mesh. Now full wifi coverage over my entire property without ever switching routers. I've rebooted it ONCE in 5 years. Flawless.

[911 Rod]

Originally Posted by cstreit

I've got Google mesh. Now full wifi coverage over my entire property without ever switching routers. I've rebooted it ONCE in 5 years. Flawless.

Please talk about this.
It looks to be the most expensive option, but I don't care as there isn't anything worse than the NHL playoffs buffering during a break away. Plus I would like to be able to have internet down at my boathouse and detached garage.

[cstreit]

Originally Posted by 911 Rod

Please talk about this.
It looks to be the most expensive option, but I don't care as there isn't anything worse than the NHL playoffs buffering during a break away. Plus I would like to be able to have internet down at my boathouse and detached garage.

Honestly I don't know if its any better than other mesh networks - however after years with messing around with range extenders, having to switch networks when I moved around the house, it was worth the cost for me. Its seamless everywhere.

I have 4. The "base" connects to my router in my basement office. Second one is at the front of the house, first floor. Third at the rear of the house first floor. These cover the 200' x 100' 1/2 acre property front to back. The last one is in the center of the second floor, covers the upstairs. THe effective range seems to be about 75-100 feet.

They give you full wifi and each has an ethernet port if you want to connect one wired device to each.

[cabmandone]

^^^
The switching is what has me considering a mesh solution. But for mesh capability, I can order a new TP Link one mesh router. Since the repeaters have one mesh capability, I should be seamless at that point. I need to do some looking into this before I guy all in and buy another router. But then again, I can add my current TP Link as a wired access point in my shop, which would mean only one jump, if I can get strong enough signal from the barn mesh to penetrate the shop.

[911 Rod]

I just came back from Canada Computers. He was suggesting a big ass router.

https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=27_1046_365&item_id=167320

[cabmandone]

^^^
I don't see how that helps much. And for that price you could rent a trencher, put in some line, and buy a cheap mesh system. Granted, this isn't wifi 6 mesh but still! Weird but if you buy three of the single, it cost less than buying a three pack.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Deco-Replacement-S4-3-Pack/dp/B084GTH5LL/ref=asc_df_B084GTH5LL/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416794793908&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16538911306668441716&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015981&hvtargid=pla-900131280889&ref=&adgrpid=95587149484&th=1

The wifi 6 is only $50 more for 3.
https://www.amazon.com/Mesh-Wifi-6-Router-System/dp/B085Z35GY6/ref=asc_df_B085Z35GY6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=439531724089&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16538911306668441716&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015981&hvtargid=pla-1096550645192&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=101224628559&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=439531724089&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16538911306668441716&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015981&hvtargid=pla-1096550645192

[Rtrorkt]

range extenders simply take a crappy signal and try to expand it. Mesh systems are using the same signal strength at the source and putting that through the house

[hbueno]

I set up an Asus CT8 last year. The base is plugged into the Verizon ONT in the basement and the safellite is on the second floor with backhaul using a separate 5 GHz channel. It also supports wired backhaul. Each unit has RJ45 jacks if you want to plug in a device. Additional sateliites can be added to the mesh. Both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands share the same SSID so devices connect using the band that provides the best coonection.

I have great coverage even in the garage which is about 150 feet from either base.

[cabmandone]

I didn't buy the wifi6 mesh. I went with the one linked below. A funny thing, they had the three pack priced higher than if you bought three individual so I ordered four total. Two days later, the price has been reduced so that a three pack is cheaper than buying three individuals.

One thing I've noticed, and I suppose this makes sense, is that I don't have an option to connect specific things to the 5ghz network. It is supposed to map usage and connect a device to the best network for its specific use. With my old router, I'd connect my laptop to the 5ghz network only.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Deco-Replacement-S4-3-Pack/dp/B084GTH5LL/ref=asc_df_B084GTH5LL/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416794793908&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11492413522975405603&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015981&hvtargid=pla-900131280889&ref=&adgrpid=95587149484&th=1

[red-beard]

Originally Posted by Matt at Pelican Parts

A new mesh system would probably be enough to suit your needs. I've been doing a lot of research and it still seems like netgear has a great reputation in the market. I'd look into thier "Orbi" product line
They offer a couple kits for 7,500ft+

-Matt

I'm presently using Netgear ORBI Mesh and it works great. I have an older model, but I don't need anything more than WiFi 6.

Again, put the main unit in the house, the second one on a hard wire line in the garage, then use the spare port and run another 30 feet of trenched ethernet (30 feet is not bad!). Rent a trencher for a couple of hours and use 50 feet of 1/2" flexible plastic conduit.

I used the RBK 753. The RBK 853 is the later version and uses WiFi 6E and is Tri-band. Only the very latest phones can use 6E. Most devices won't even need 6.

RBK 753 is $549 on Amazon and comes with the base unit and 2 repeaters. You could try using the wireless link before the trenching exercise and see how it performs. If you want to save a little, you can go refurbished (I did!!!) for $350.

The TOP of the line is the RBK963 and has better wireless linking between the units using a 4th radio band. I am SURE I am not spending $1500 for that!!!

Edit: The refurbished RBK963 is about $1K. With the 6GHZ radio you may not need to put in the direct wire ethernet all. Might be cheaper and easier in the end....

[bickyd]

Are your remote nodes mounted horizontal on the ceiling or vertical on walls? If they are vertical the range will be notably smaller.

[Flat Six]

Originally Posted by cabmando

I didn't buy the wifi6 mesh. I went with the one linked below. A funny thing, they had the three pack priced higher than if you bought three individual so I ordered four total. Two days later, the price has been reduced so that a three pack is cheaper than buying three individuals.

One thing I've noticed, and I suppose this makes sense, is that I don't have an option to connect specific things to the 5ghz network. It is supposed to map usage and connect a device to the best network for its specific use. With my old router, I'd connect my laptop to the 5ghz network only.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Deco-Replacement-S4-3-Pack/dp/B084GTH5LL/ref=asc_df_B084GTH5LL/?tag=&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416794793908&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11492413522975405603&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9015981&hvtargid=pla-900131280889&ref=&adgrpid=95587149484&th=1

Hey, Nick, just my $.02:

Put one node in you shop (near the barn side), one in your barn, one in your garage, and one in your house (I assume this will be the primary unit connected to your modem).

Placement of the node in your barn will likely be the most sensitive; it'll have to tx/rx a strong enough signal w/both the garage and shop nodes. Looks like the Deco app supports beamforming; you'll want to make sure this is enabled.

You'll want to connect the barn, garage, and house nodes to your network via Ethernet to take advantage of the wired/dedicated backhaul; this'll open up wifi bandwidth (though probably not an issue unless you're using a bunch of devices simultaneously). IME, 2.4ghz wifi is good up to ~300mbps while 5ghz can handle considerably faster speeds though with shorter range than 2.4. Since you're getting 100mbps internet service, either should be fine.

Good luck!

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by Flat Six

Hey, Nick, just my $.02:

Put one node in you shop (near the barn side), one in your barn, one in your garage, and one in your house (I assume this will be the primary unit connected to your modem).

Placement of the node in your barn will likely be the most sensitive; it'll have to tx/rx a strong enough signal w/both the garage and shop nodes. Looks like the Deco app supports beamforming; you'll want to make sure this is enabled.

You'll want to connect the barn, garage, and house nodes to your network via Ethernet to take advantage of the wired/dedicated backhaul; this'll open up wifi bandwidth (though probably not an issue unless you're using a bunch of devices simultaneously). IME, 2.4ghz wifi is good up to ~300mbps while 5ghz can handle considerably faster speeds though with shorter range than 2.4. Since you're getting 100mbps internet service, either should be fine.

Good luck!

That's exactly what I did. The only wireless nodes are the garage and shop. The barn had Cat5E wire from the house. Everything is up and running and all areas have coverage!