Need feedback on transition from access points to mesh
Thread created 03-05-2024 by rbstern
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Just don't mount it up high where it has a chance of a lightening strike :(
Need feedback on transition from access points to mesh
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That is great that they were EasyMesh compatible!
Need feedback on transition from access points to mesh
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Wanted to follow up with EasyMesh performance comments, since I did a bunch of testing last night.
I wanted to verify the backhaul was working, so I tested the satellite setup with both ethernet...
Need feedback on transition from access points to mesh
Thread created 03-05-2024 by rbstern
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Good suggestion. I've been pondering just that. I have an extra AX1500 (keep spares on hand for inevitable lightning/surge damage). Thinking of buying or making a weatherproof enclosure and...
Need feedback on transition from access points to mesh
Thread created 03-05-2024 by rbstern
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You could always just get a weatherproof enclosure and put some ventilation in the bottom with a filter
Need feedback on transition from access points to mesh
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Thanks again for the comments.
Turns out my existing TP-Link gear (the AX1500 routers) are EasyMesh compatible and DO support ethernet backhaul. Just needed a firmware update and some time...
Need feedback on transition from access points to mesh
Thread created 03-05-2024 by rbstern
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I would not worry too much about the brand.
I would suggest looking at powerline ethernet to see if you can use that for backhaul. Wifi likes open spaces so you can probably count on that working...
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Thread created 03-05-2024 by rbstern
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Appreciate the comments.
Have any experience with Omada? Some of my TP-Link gear is Omada compatible, wondering if I should standardize and build around that.
Need feedback on transition from access points to mesh
Thread created 03-05-2024 by rbstern
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You can actually assign all of your current APs with same SSID and potentially allow your devices to roam between the APs more easily. The handoffs can be tricky though.
Dedicated backhaul...
Need feedback on transition from access points to mesh
Thread created 03-05-2024 by rbstern
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I have a 3 pack of the Deco Mesh Units for my house.
Provides me with 1 SSID and I move about without dropping the connection just like my cell phone bounces from cell tower to cell tower while...
Need feedback on transition from access points to mesh
Thread created 03-05-2024 by rbstern
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We are on rural acreage, and have the good fortune to be on a 1Gbps fiber plan from the local telco. My network covers three structures on my property (home, office, shed), as follows:
Home and...
