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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Same channel? Try to find the least overcrowded channel to use.
I used Linksys' Channel Finder scan in the mobile app (that supposedly analyzes my environment and sets the best channels). It appears doing that made it so both my main and mesh routers were on the same channels -- is that expected/preferred for mesh? It looked like they were on different channels prior to doing Channel Finder.
For your Verizon modem/router, you'll probably have to run it as a wired Access Point. The process depends on the model of your Verizon unit, but you can read the user manual for it.
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For your Verizon modem/router, you'll probably have to run it as a wired Access Point. The process depends on the model of your Verizon unit, but you can read the user manual for it.
That's what I was afraid of, there are so many people here going all over the place it's hard to get an actual answer.
I want to use it to extend my Verizon WiFi range, setting it as a connected AP does nothing why would I want a bridge connected via LAN sitting next to my Verizon router? I needed a wireless extender. Wasted $20 and a couple hours.
I want to use it to extend my Verizon WiFi range, setting it as a connected AP does nothing why would I want a bridge connected via LAN sitting next to my Verizon router? I needed a wireless extender. Wasted $20 and a couple hours.
Thank you yeah kicking myself for not ordering two. I had two in my cart but somehow thought I can just set it up as a node for my Verizon router. Will wait for the next sale
Thanks, wasn't my experience, the smart devices wouldn't connect, so I had to use trickery to get them connected.
Somehow all my smart devices lost the wifi settings even though I had the same ssid and key.
Using the LN1301 stock firmware? What Velop model you used?
Yes it is preferred to have the main and mesh to be on the same channels to avoid less interference. Take a look at this link:
https://www.metageek.co
If it's Enabled, you probably have a double-NAT for such Access Point.
Yes, NAT is enabled.
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I don't know enough about mesh to agree with the mesh wireless backhauls having the same channels. But the client facing ones should avoid overlapping. I will say that all my nodes on auto selected possibly the worst channel based on my wifi analyzer, anything other than 1, 6, 9, and causing overlaps for no reason. I suspect it's causing issues with speeds with some people.
Don't really see in the article stating it's preferred to have them on the same channels either. If anything the picture explains they compete for airtime.