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Anybody get skybell to work on this network? Question is really how does the deco determine which band to use? If skybell only works on 2.4, how do I make sure deco utilizes 2.4 for skybell? Thanks!
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It' does have a dedicated backhaul. Definitely a no for me.
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You live on a half acre. It's doubtful you pick up anything but faint wifi signals from your neighbors. I live in a 3-story townhouse in a major metro. There are 40 strong wifi networks all sharing...
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When did he state that a mesh network is not seen as one network? You might need to read his post first before replying.
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I have this system and love it. The 3 pucks are placed as one on each floor. Main connection on 2nd floor (main). Have a 5-port hub connected to the basement one with a file server, Samsung Smart...
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Any real world experince with Google Wifi/Deco vs. Netgear Orbi 50? Orbi is selling for $310 for 2 pack. Wondering if it's worth the extra.
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http://forum.tp-link.com/showthread.php?96807-Ethernet-backhaul
Confirmed by TP-Link administrator
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Not sure why an = is being appended to the URL, but it works without logging in.
http://forum.tp-link.com/showthread.php?96807-Ethernet-backhaul
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TP-Link sucks... tried a few of their network devices and believe me all of them SUCK. You have been warned.
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If you aren't using ethernet backhaul, the cameras will flood the mesh with traffic and you'll likely have problems.
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Sounds like an expensive solution. The inter building link will have to be wired anyway, you're probably better off going the extra mile and wiring up the cameras as well. If not the cameras, you can...
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I think they are about the same even though Google is the big name brand. However, you can’t ignore the price at $200, which is $100 cheaper... really tempted here XD
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Aagghhh!! I meant price protection with the credit card you used to purchase
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I tested google doesn't have backhaul, brings every node gives only around 100mbps. Neither deco, but if you like me that have Ethernet in most of rooms, you can simply put a cable into, to me, it...
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That's my thought as well. My house isn't huge, just a two story with a basement. But the walls have a 1.5inches of plaster over sheetrock. There is an old laundry chute that hasn't been used in 50...
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Source? Sounds like bs. A mesh network is seen as ONE network, you're talking out of your ass
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Thinking about getting these for my new home. My house is only 1700 sq ft but I'm installing arlo cameras around the outside. Just want to make sure I will have enough signal to reach through the...
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I ordered it like 11 PM PST yesterday and unbelievable Amazon delivered around 9 am pst today morning. I have 5400 sq ft house with Xfinity 250 MBPS download connection hardwired.
I have...
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A mesh network IS one network. I'm not sure what you're misunderstanding. I'm saying that one wired network broadcast from multiple wireless access points will ALWAYS have the upper hand over...
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these must not have very good range if you need 3 of them in one house.
I stuck a single ubiquity access point (an entry level enterprise mesh AP) in my upstairs and gave me decent signal through my...
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So let's say I have 11 buildings, each one being around 4000 sq ft. It sounds like I need to purchase 11 of these 3-packs (or the Google version, whatever), and link ALL of them together in this...
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What's a better system than this at a similar price range !? Thanks
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Networking newbie here. Fiber is "supposedly" coming to my area soon, since the 5ghz is 867 Mbps, should I pass on this offer?
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Even if you get fiber that doesn't mean they will give you 1Gbps bandwidth, the provider will likely have tiered plans with that being the top/relatively expensive... however, I think something like...
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+1 I've got two Ubiquiti Lite APs in my house as well. The setup may be a little more challenging for some, but they're totally worth it. Ubiquity makes some solid APs.
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Waiting on this Asus Hivespot & Hivedot before getting a mesh wifi.
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the biggest drawback for google wifi is you can't control the ip address to your desired subnet.
for someone it might be very important, as google assigned 192.168.86.x which is pretty weird.
The...
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Dont forget about Samsung. https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/1/15723794/samsung-connect-home-router-price-date
Competition is heating up in this sector which is good for the consumers. I expect...
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Thankfully all that work can be avoided with new houses having smart boxes so no need to wire Ethernet anywhere as it is preinstalled to every room.
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Huh, hadn't thought about three story homes. None around here. I'm actually surprised the signal travels as well as it does through my walls. The interior have thicker than normal sheetrock, and the...
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I've had to deal with TP-Link's customer service, it only took a month and a half to replace my portable router because nobody there speaks English, gl with your confirmation.
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I don't think these can be mounted to the wall. but if you really wants to mount them, then other option is to use Velcro on the wall and on the back of this router.
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this or something else to extend wifi to garage area?
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One benefit of this versus the Google Wifi is that Google will eventually dump theirs and leave owners SOL. TP-LINK will stand by their products.
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Thankfully everyone has a new house right?
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I believe Google's does.
Edit: yes it does; see here
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The shape of my home prevented wifi from traveling 30 linear feet from router to the master bedroom. I could get wifi over 200ft to the edge my property in a different direction. Google wifi has...
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I wouldn't touch anything TP-Link after so many devices failed on me.
My experience with TP-Link is their devices worked flawlessly for weeks and sometimes few months and after that they just failed...
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What's ethernet and WiFi backhaul?
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For those who don't speak geek, what's "ethernet backhaul?" :p
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