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    Connectivity issues with BT Whole Home Wifi mesh network

    I have a BT Whole Home Wifi mesh network with 4 discs, in various locations of a 3-storey townhouse. All of the discs are connected to the main switch via ethernet. I am running software version 1.02.13 build07 Recently I have found that devices in one area of the house (in and around the...
  2. M

    DOCSIS + Wifi6 MESH solution?

    I am seeking an upgrade for my old Netgear C6300 router, it is pretty outdated in technology (DOCSIS 3.0 instead of 3.1) and on top of that it does not cover all my rooms, so I decided to go into Mesh. I have a pretty petty 3000 sq ft house. I have read several threads here, and I see there are...
  3. K

    Need to repalce my Orbi 850 for something more stable

    Hoping for some suggestions. House is 2500 sqft 1 1/2 story. Orbi sit at the front where the cable comes in. 1st satellite is upstairs about 40 ft away. I have an Engenius ptp bridge set up to connect the 2nd satellite to a building 150ft away which is my office/workshop. The problem is the...
  4. J

    9000ft house. Need good coverage.

    I have a large home that I am being tasked to put a wifi network in - has two stories and a basement. 2nd floor is 1800sf 1st floor is 3600sf Basement is 3600sf I am thinking about using 6 of the ASUS AX5700 WiFi 6 routers and setup using the AiMesh system. I tried using retail mesh system...
  5. JuxtaMatrix

    Mesh Router Comparison Table

    Hi. I recently started a non-commercial website where I post comparison tables for anyone to see. I'm looking for one or more volunteers to create a comparison table for residential mesh routers. What better place to ask than this forum of enthusiasts on the subject? If one or more of you are...
  6. A

    Asus XT8 or Asus ET8?

    Hey all, wanted to get your thoughts on these two routers. First off a little bit about my needs, I have a 1000 down/30 up connection from my ISP (currently being heavily underutilized because of the very very old wireless router that I had laying around). My house is an older (~1960s) 2-storey...
  7. P

    Question about mesh vs access point/router

    Hello. I had a question about the workings of the mesh architecture and the difference between it and just another access point. If I'm taking Asus' RT-AX86U as an example and I get two of them and them up to be a mesh network with an ethernet back haul between them, what is the difference...
  8. cafesociety

    Asus ZenWifi XT8 - wifi speeds after latest firmware update

    A week ago i took delivery of the twin pack of XT8's. After doing much research and watching countless videos and reading several reviews i'd decided that this route would hopefully give me the stable network i so desired. I unboxed and configured the kit and was up and running in 10 minutes -...
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    AsusWRT Merlin with Asus Lyra Trio Mesh

    Hi, I am trying to get a grip on my WiFi Mesh and have the following situation: 1 pcs main router with internet connection using Asus RT-AC66U B1 (AC-1750) with latest firmware AsusWRT-Merlin 386.1_2 2 pcs Asus Lyra Trio AiMesh nodes I would like to add the 2 Asus Lyra Trio's nodes as AiMesh...
  10. Julio Urquidi

    News NETGEAR Introduces Orbi Wi-Fi 6 System With Built-In DOCSIS 3.1 Modem

    The new two-node Orbi WiFi 6 Tri-band Mesh System (CBK752) is NETGEAR’s first Orbi Wi-Fi 6 system with a built-in DOCSIS 3.1 cable modem. With each node powered by a single quad-core 1.4GHz processor and six internal antennas, the AX4200 CBK752 kit provides coverage up to 5,000 sq ft and has...
  11. Julio Urquidi

    News Netgear Expands Wi-Fi 6 Orbi Mesh System Lineup

    The NETGEAR Orbi AX4200 Tri-band Mesh System follows up on the already released AX6000 product. Where the older Wi-Fi 6 product is designed to handle up to 60+ connected devices and is recommended for homes with service-provided 2.5 Gbps speeds, the new AX4200 scales down, not only in price, but...
  12. K

    ASUS AC5300 - Mixing with Linksys Velop Mesh

    Hi, Over the years I have cycled through from a N66U to the AC5300 which has serving well in a heavily congested block of flats. Nothing fancy running, just SmartConnect and auto QoS. 2 floor maisonette - N66U struggled with throughput due to wireless channel congestion but AC5300 has been...
  13. Julio Urquidi

    News Trendnet Intros AC Mesh Wi-Fi System

    The tri-band Trendnet AC2200 Wi-Fi Mesh Router System (TEW-830MDR2K) is a kit composed of two Wi-Fi mesh nodes said to provide coverage up to 4,000 square feet. The mesh nodes support maximum wireless rates up to 867 Mbps on each of its two 5 GHz bands and 400 Mbps on its single 2.4 GHz band...
  14. Julio Urquidi

    News D-Link Releases New Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh COVR-1102 System

    One of the first Wi-Fi Certified EasyMesh network devices to hit the home networking market, the D-Link COVR-1102 AC1200 Dual Band Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System is a two-node wireless system that covers up to 3500 sq. ft. With its internal antennas (2x2+2x2), maximum wireless rates for the...
  15. Julio Urquidi

    CES 2020: Linksys Adds 5G, Expands Wi-Fi 6 Product Lines

    Belkin / Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) returned to CES with a new portfolio of Linksys-branded 5G routers and hotspots and some additions to its Wi-Fi 6 router lines. Not many details were given, but here are the 5G devices: Linksys 5G Mobile Hotspot – Aside from 5G, the new Mobile...
  16. Julio Urquidi

    CES 2020: Arris Adds Wi-Fi 6 Tri-Band Mesh To Surfboard Line-Up

    Arris' SURFboard mAX AX6600 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 system is a less expensive member of its Wi-Fi 6 SURFboard mAX mesh system family, joining the SURFboard mAX Pro Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (AX11000) and SURFboard mAX Plus Mesh Wi-Fi 6 system (AX7800) announced last year. The mAX AX6600 features a tri-band...
  17. Julio Urquidi

    CES 2020: NETGEAR Adds 4G LTE To Orbi Tri-Band Mesh Router

    NETGEAR's Orbi 4G LTE Whole Home Wi-Fi router (LBR20) adds a 4G cellular WAN connection to its award-winning mesh networking system. Designed for locations that don’t have easy access to a broadband connection, the newly added 4G cellular connection included with the AC2200 router can either be...
  18. JMTHEFOX

    Looking to buy mesh system for cord cutting.

    Hello, I currently own an Asus RT-A66U B1 dual gigabit router since this August for my Verizon FiOS gigabit internet plan. I am recently thinking of making a mesh system by either buying two other ASUS routers that have AiMesh compatibility or getting a triband mesh system like Netgear Orbi or...
  19. Julio Urquidi

    EnGenius Now Shipping the MESHdot Kit For The Budget-Minded

    Composed of EnGenius’ recently announced ESR530 wireless mesh router and a single EMD11 (AKA MESHdot) wall-pluggable mesh node, the AC1300 MESHdot Kit wireless system is now shipping and priced at $99 MSRP. Powered by Qualcomm’s 717 MHz quad-core processor and a 4x ARM Cortex A7 processor...
  20. Julio Urquidi

    Linksys Announces Wall-plugged Velop

    The latest addition to the Linksys Velop family of Wi-Fi system products is Velop Plug-In. The new Velop is a dual-band wireless Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 2x2 MU-MIMO mesh node that delivers maximum link rates of 867 Mbps in 5 GHz and 400 Mbps in 2.4 GHz. The Plug-In has a small profile and is...
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