expired Posted by xlnc • Sep 3, 2024
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expired Posted by xlnc • Sep 3, 2024
Sep 3, 2024 11:10 PM
Linksys LN1301 Tri-Band AX4200 WiFi 6 Wireless Router
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Mind you that I only have 100Mbps Spectrum internet but I do stream/direct play 4k videos from a Plex media server to several Amazon Firestick 4k devices without issue. Overall IMO you would be hard pressed to find such relatively decent hardware for so cheap; especially a Mesh network.
It wasn't all smooth at first mind you. I kept getting disconnects; especially with the streaming IP cameras. But I discovered by disabling Express Forwarding all my streaming issues went away. (CA>Connectivity>Administration>Express Forwarding)
I'm guessing that Cisco's/Linksys' proprietary Express Forwarding routing protocol was causing havoc with the IP cams streaming capabilities. Also, disabling Node Steering seemed to make things more stable as well; mesh nodes no longer disconnect from the router when Node Steering is disabled. (CA>Wi-Fi Settings>Advanced>Node Steering)
Of course, user experience can vary so feel free to experiment. if the routers are giving you problems, try turning these features off and see if it works
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I wasn't able to install Docker on mine "opkg install docker" - failed due to unsupported kernel version. We might have to wait for official support, or maybe tinker hard with it to get containerization. I wouldn't bet on it being easy.
As of now, the 3rd one hasn't been delivered. The other 2 had been flashed with Lytr's openwrt build and used as AP behind my main router (RT-AX86U) with MOCA. Coverage and speed are excellent.
As of now, the 3rd one hasn't been delivered. The other 2 had been flashed with Lytr's openwrt build and used as AP behind my main router (RT-AX86U) with MOCA. Coverage and speed are excellent.
I'm always debating if I need replace the Asus AiMesh with this, but the AP way shed some light.
1. AP can only by Cat Cable, not wireless?
2. Then Linksys will be the main SSID?
3. Then both AX86U's AiMesh and LinkSys' "Mesh" no longer work, right? (b/c Ax86U won't SSID, and LinkSys is only an AP, not main router)
Thanks,
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as of now, the 3rd one hasn't been delivered. the other 2 had been flashed with lytr's openwrt build and used as ap behind my main router (rt-ax86u) with moca. coverage and speed are excellent.
Based on their last paragraph, they're using the stock firmware.
I currently have a 2900sqft house (basement included) and I'm currently running an Archer C4000 tri-band router, with approximately 35-40 devices (smart light switches, Alexas, phones, laptops, etc.) linked.
The router is on the main floor and we constantly run into weak signals on the 2nd floor so I figured I need a mesh system. Can I grab 2 of these and add them to my existing router or would I need to ditch it and rely on say 3 of these instead?
I'm used to flashing and all that tech stuff from years ago so I can figure my way through this, but how reliable will these be once all set up? I don't want an angry wife and kids if WiFi is spotty. Any guide to properly get something set up is much appreciated.
It's a tough pill to swallow. I had spent countless hours troubleshooting my network bc of this companies crappy firmware and lack of support.
This is probably channel interference, more likely if your older router was on or other nearby access points. You can set the router to auto channel select and reboot.
You can verify you aren't overlapping by using an app like wifiman, analiti if on android or airport utility if on iPhone.
The 12w everyone else said is what it is, however using a single router the speed dropoff through my walls was significant on 5ghz leaving me with a slower 2ghz band. These have better antennas than my devices and putting them distances apart gave me full speed across a wider range.
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/v...p?t=337154
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However, at $20 each, the better solution may be to simply buy two and set them up as a mesh (one as your router, one as a node), so that they use the 6 GHz channel as wireless backhaul (communicating with each other) leaving the 2.4 and 5 GHz channels free for your devices.