Master Bob
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Feedback on WZR-HP-G300NH + WHR-HP-G300N in WDS
I'm planning an upgrade of my wireless network to remove the HomePNA currently in use.
To begin with I'll mention the current set-up:
Now, I wanted to replace the 2wire router + Netgear with a Buffallo WZR-HP-G300NH. And place a WHR-HP-G300N on the 2nd floor acting as an access point for the desktop and a WDS repeater. The WHR-HP-G300N would be almost directly above the Buffallo WZR-HP-G300NH.
Now, I choose this combination as both routers are N capable. They both will have DD-WRT support (in the future). And they are both high-powered, allowing for adequate coverage.
I feel that any router purchase should be N capable, as N is only going to be more prevalent as time goes on.
Ideally, I'd get two simultaneous Dual-Band router, and WDS on one radio and broadcast on the others, but that would be too expensive of a solution. I considered getting 2x ESR-7750, but due to it's poor range I didn't consider it a option. I figured WDS would not work as well using 2x ESR-7750.
Now, I guess my only questions are are my assumptions on the ESR-7750 correct, ie not enough range for WDS?
Are the two Buffallo routers a good match and the best available option? One other thing, would it be better to run the Buffallos in mixed mode (g/n) or only g?
Thanks for taking the time to read.
I'm planning an upgrade of my wireless network to remove the HomePNA currently in use.
To begin with I'll mention the current set-up:
- 2 Gigabit desktops in the basement, connected with ethernet
- 1 Cable modem in basement next to desktops
- 1 2Wire router + HomePNA
- 1 Netgear WGR614 v6 AP
- 2 802.11g Laptops
- 1 802.11n Macbook (used infrequently)
- 1 100Mbps linux desktop on 2nd floor*
Now, I wanted to replace the 2wire router + Netgear with a Buffallo WZR-HP-G300NH. And place a WHR-HP-G300N on the 2nd floor acting as an access point for the desktop and a WDS repeater. The WHR-HP-G300N would be almost directly above the Buffallo WZR-HP-G300NH.
Now, I choose this combination as both routers are N capable. They both will have DD-WRT support (in the future). And they are both high-powered, allowing for adequate coverage.
I feel that any router purchase should be N capable, as N is only going to be more prevalent as time goes on.
Ideally, I'd get two simultaneous Dual-Band router, and WDS on one radio and broadcast on the others, but that would be too expensive of a solution. I considered getting 2x ESR-7750, but due to it's poor range I didn't consider it a option. I figured WDS would not work as well using 2x ESR-7750.
Now, I guess my only questions are are my assumptions on the ESR-7750 correct, ie not enough range for WDS?
Are the two Buffallo routers a good match and the best available option? One other thing, would it be better to run the Buffallos in mixed mode (g/n) or only g?
Thanks for taking the time to read.
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