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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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However, say you want to separate out your network into multiple SSIDs for each type of client say IoT devices, low bandwidth devices and high bandwidth devices, then maybe you can use separate SSIDs.
However, say you want to separate out your network into multiple SSIDs for each type of client say IoT devices, low bandwidth devices and high bandwidth devices, then maybe you can use separate SSIDs.
3 or 2?
1 node per floor and do I need 1 extra as router or can it be done with just 2?
I have 3 in my home on the second floor but I needed coverage for the front and back yards for the sprinklers and fountain remote.
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Next I tested with two other devices (phones). Still found the discrepancy.
Figured it would worth trying different speed test sites (usually use speedtest.net) and still found the issue.
Lastly, my second one of these routers just arrived. Haven't tested it nearly as much but finding the same problem with it. Makes me wonder:
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If you download the Linksys app you can have it scan the channels and pick the best one by going to Wi-Fi Settings, Advanced Wi-Fi Settings, Channel Finder, Scan Channels.
flashed lytr's Openwrt build. technically everything works but wireless was not great for me (there were a few users on forum who seem to be happy). my issues: clients wanted to get away from the AP and roam to something better all the time. 2.4Ghz connected IoT devices were very slow to respond.
flashed Qosmio Openwrt build: had a vlan related issue which now has a workaround. Wireless is great now. devices remain connected and things look peachy at the moment.
slowly reading the thread but at this rate it will take weeks...
slowly reading the thread but at this rate it will take weeks...
Maybe I'll learn something, didn't think much about that USB on these. Could use one for storage and printing maybe. Network talk goes right over my old head.
Setup Parent Node
-UNPLUGGED ATT MODEM AND PLUGGED BACK IN
-PLUG CHARGER INTO LINKSYS#1
-CONNECTED ETHERNET CABLE FROM ATT MODEM>TO LINKSYS#1 INTERNET PORT
-CONNECTED PC ETHERNET TO ETHERNET PORT #3 OF LINKSYS#1
-TURN ON POWER SWITCH ON BOTTOM>LIGHT EVENTUALLY TURNS SOLID BLUE (READY FOR INTERNET)
-WEBBROWSER ENTERED: myrouter.local (192.168.1.1 DOES NOT WORK)>SIGN IN>ACCESS ROUTER:ENTER PW FROM BOTTOM>SIGN IN
-CONNECTIVITY>TIMEZONE EASTERN>APPLY>INTERNET SETTINGS TAB>TYPE OF INTERNET CONNECTION>EDIT>SAYS "AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION-DHCP"-NO CHANGES
CHILD NODES ONLY:
3-Plug your base/child nodes (LINKSYS #2,#3,#4...) using the INTERNET PORT (NOT LAN PORTS) to "LINKSYS#1/PARENT"-ANY ETHERNET PORT#1>TURN ON #2,#3,#4>wait for a solid purple light on the child node before proceeding(reboot if needed)
4-Log into your main router web admin: myrouter.local
5-Click on CA at the bottom right.
6-Click on Connectivity ON LEFT SIDE>CLICK TAB: CA Router setup.
7-Click on both Add Wired and Add Wireless nodes buttons(IF NOT CLICKABLE CLICK-DONE ADDING CHILD NODES THEN CLICK AGAIN) (DONT CLICK DONE ADDING CHILD NODES YET). Wait for the Add wireless button to re-enable.
8-Click Done adding Child Nodes and then Apply. (IF CLICKING APPLY DOES NOT MAKE COLOR FLASH MEANS YOU ARE NOT CONNECTED TO INTERNET PORT)
9-Now the child node light should start flashing purple and turn into a mesh mode when it turns blue (IF DONT TURN BLUE>POWER OFF THEN ON).
10-Disconnect Ethernet CABLE FROM LINKSYS #2 INTERNET PORT and wait for blue light again.
11-Move node to desired location
12-repeat for all other child nodes:>CLICK OK> GOTO STEP #3
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slowly reading the thread but at this rate it will take weeks...
As suggested you can put the att modem/router combo into pass through mode, and have the link system handle the routing. But you could also just let the att modem handle the routing and just put the linksys in bridge mode after setup.
If your not tech savy the advantage is bridge mode will just handle the wireless access. If there's issues where you or an att tech resets your att gateway everything will still work. And I'm guessing att will also have more incentives to provide security updates to their customers gateways than linksys which is practi giving them away at a loss.
If you bought more than one linksys I'd setup mesh beforehand and disable att wifi to allow for seamless roaming between nodes and avoid potential channel interference. If you just bought one, att will probably be faster/strongeroverall so I'd run an Ethernet wire to a portion of the house with weakening signal and just use both access points for wider coverage.