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  1. Julio Urquidi

    Linksys Adds Motion Detection To Velop Mesh Wi-Fi

    Linksys Aware is a motion detection feature that joins the Linksys Shield parental control product as the latest subscription software features designed for the company’s Velop mesh networking product line. Downloadable via a firmware and app update, Linksys Aware will initially be available...
  2. Julio Urquidi

    NETGEAR Intros Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 Router and Mesh Extender

    NETGEAR today announced its tri-band addition to its Nighthawk Wi-Fi 6 family. The AX12 Wi-Fi 6 router (AX11000) is powered by a 64-bit quad-core 1.8 GHz processor, backed by 512 MB NAND flash and 1 GB of DDR RAM. The 12-stream AX11000 provides maximum wireless link speeds of 1.2 Gbps at 2.4...
  3. Z

    Advice and clarification on Mesh vs Extenders vs APs

    hi all, first post here. My current setup is as follows: ISP wifi router on 192.168.0.xxx My own Linksys 1900ACS on 192.168.Y.xxx I have Cat6 cable covering the entire house, so I can place wired devices virtually anywhere I want. Walls are all masonry/brick. that's it. Most devices around...
  4. J

    [RT-AC68U] How to get mesh nodes to use different channels?

    Hi, how do I get mesh nodes to use different non-interfering channels? I currently have one master and one slave mesh node. The master and slave node are both in AP mode. I have a wired backhaul, Connection Priority" is set to Ethernet, Connection Type is "Wired". If I set the channel to...
  5. HuskyHerder

    rt-5300 no 2.4, 5g only node

    I purchased a used 5300 unseen w/ some kind of issue. It turns out it was a non working 2.4 radio. No issue w/ that as I wouldn't really need the 2.4 channel on this particular unit. o_O I couldn't pass up a $35.00 purchase err. chance for a roll of the dice. :cool: The unit looks like it just...
  6. JensM

    Accesspoints with multiple ssids and vlans (and maybe mesh)

    I've moved to a new apartment. Unfortunately I have to change some bits of my network setup and I want to improve the network (in regards of isolation / vlans and VPN) at the same time. For that I'm still looking for a wifi solution that fits my needs. I read a lot in forums and blogs about...
  7. G

    HELP: Mesh network through LAN?

    Hi All, I have been using pretty dated WiFi equipment but don't really mind, as I have the house wired via LAN. This means I have 3 areas of the house where I have access points all being fed through the same base router. All Wifi networks have the same name to keep things standard. Here's...
  8. F

    ORBI RBK23 Topology Changing and Satellites Dropping

    So I have had the RBK23 for a few months now but just opened the box as we moved into our new house. I have had so many issues since installing it's driving me crazy. The house is wired for Cat 6 in most locations all feeding to a closet on the 2nd floor. The house is about 3600sqft but WiFi is...
  9. Julio Urquidi

    TP-Link Debuts Two Node Mesh Wi-Fi System for $99

    TP-Link announced its budget-friendly Deco W2400 dual-band Wi-Fi system - a $99 AC1200 two-node mesh kit that can be purchased exclusively in-store at Walmart or on Walmart.com. The product looks like a re-branded bundle of the three node Deco M4, announced last month, with per-node pricing...
  10. H

    Mesh vs. AP - roaming protocols?

    I know that this topic has been discussed many times. But I was not able to find the discussion specific to roaming protocols (i.e. 802.11k, 802.11r and 802.11v). Let say, if wired backhaul is not a problem, it is said that AP would be a better option than mesh. Just configured APs with same...
  11. Julio Urquidi

    EnGenius Now Shipping Budget-Priced Dual-Band Mesh Router

    With an MSRP of $69.99, EnGenius’ new ESR530 is a dual-band wireless AC router that can grow up to an 8-node wireless mesh network. Powered by Qualcomm, the new mesh product was designed for the consumer market and includes seamless roaming and self-healing - functions typically found in...
  12. H

    Wifi 6, mesh, and cameras

    PROBLEM: 1) My current setup works, but cannot be upgraded to latest firmware and remain stable (see below). 2) wifi is weaker in the bedrooms on the opposite end of the house, and that may be more significant soon with needs for more PCs in those poor signal rooms (-70+ dbm, and -80+ if...
  13. T

    Planning network in new home (2.000 Square feet) with tenants in basement

    Hello! Sorry if this is the wrong thread placement, this seemed like the best fit. I am currently building a three story house. The basement will be rented out. Size per floor is 60 Square meters (or 650 Square feet). The house will have a single line in from the ISP, and the connection will...
    • trems
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    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Wireless Buying Advice
  14. F

    New House - 3,600 Sqft - Cat6 installed...Wireless Mesh?

    I need some help getting my new house setup and thought this was the best place. Moved into a new house that is about 3,600 Sqft. The first floor is rather large with 2 Bedroom, Small Media room (Labeled Study) and giant open spaced living room, dining, kitchen. The 2nd floor is a game room and...
  15. J

    Restore settings from Merlin back to original

    Is it possible to restore the settings built in merlin-fw at a router with original-fw? I need to try AiMesh and this is not supported by our beloved Merlin firmware. I'm working with two AC68u
  16. Julio Urquidi

    CES 2019: ARRIS Announces Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh System With All 4x4 Design

    Arris moved strongly into the growing Wi-Fi 6 consumer market with the announcement of its SURFboard mAX Pro Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Wi-Fi System. The AX11000 class system will support maximum link rates of 1200 Mbps on its 2.4 GHz radio and 4800 Mbps on both 5 GHz radios. The second 5 GHz radio will...
  17. A

    need good coverage ... mesh or R8000?

    Hi, I have a 2 story house, 2300sqft. I've been using an Apple AE for years. It has been quite stable but, coverage upstairs in bedrooms isn't great. I recently upgraded to 150MBPS Comcast and got a new modem, SB6190. I am getting ~170MPS in a wired connection which is great. Now, I want...
  18. E

    Large House Wifi Options

    Hi, I have a very large, old home with plaster walls, which I have been covering using an asus ac3200 in the basement and a ac66u on the top floor. They are connect via a Cat 5 (maybe 5e) cable. The distance between the two wired contact points is about 50-75 feet in a straight line (3...
  19. S

    Mesh WiFi that offers Guest Network Intranet blocking in Access Point mode

    Hi Everyone, I'm looking for some assistance in getting a mesh WiFi setup that can block (entirely or to some extent) Intranet access when in Access Point mode. I realize that Intranet blocking typically only works when the Mesh WiFi setup is in router mode, but I'm looking for a Mesh WiFi...
  20. B

    Broadcom launches new Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax chips aimed at repeaters and Mesh nodes

    Broadcom introduced two news Wi-Fi 6 SoC's aimed mainly at repeaters and Mesh nodes. The BCM6752 contains a triple-core CPU, 2x2 802.11ax radio and dual gigabit ethernet ports in a single package, while the BCM6755 had a quad-core CPU, two 2x2 802.11ax radio's and a single gigabit ethernet port...
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