Mesh Wi-fi

[MLB]

I think I'll just get one ordered then, won't break the bank at 65 delivered. I've read you can get a software controller running off a computer but I don't have a computer on 24/7 so controller is probably best.

There's settings that I believe have to be actually activated manually for seamless roaming but it's also signal strength dependant and not all access points support it.

Honestly, I've been researching network equipment for about two months now and the amount of options and different ecosystems is overwhelming.

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

I think I'll just get one ordered then, won't break the bank at 65 delivered. I've read you can get a software controller running off a computer but I don't have a computer on 24/7 so controller is probably best.

There's settings that I believe have to be actually activated manually for seamless roaming but it's also signal strength dependant and not all access points support it.

Honestly, I've been researching network equipment for about two months now and the amount of options and different ecosystems is overwhelming.

802.11r IIRC

I was looking into it and it was one of those classic IT bits of nonsense where it claims to help with quicker handover from one AP to another but on some devices it may cause worse handover and complete drops. I turned it on because I paid for the feature but I've no idea if it's helping or not.

Great.

 

[ChrisR]

Yep installed plenty at customers. Never bothered. I do like the wall mounted ones, Pretty neat too.

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I've got a U6 in wall and it's pretty smart. Temptation is there to upgrade to a U7 along with swapping my UDR for a UDR7....

 

[rctempire]

I've got a U6 in wall and it's pretty smart. Temptation is there to upgrade to a U7 along with swapping my UDR for a UDR7....

Yeah have one, when doing office up (this month) ill put it in the wall see if its useful or not.

 

[ChrisR]

I have no need to upgrade, anything that’s 2.5G capable is all connected to a 2.5G flex mini, but the temptation is still there.

Plus could sell the UDR to get a bit back.

 

[Ray Gin]

What's the best TP Link (or others) adaptors for gigafast internet these days? I did have TP gear a few years back but I'm guessing there's newer stuff out now.

 

[Flob]

They recently released their WiFi 7 jizz which looks good.

 

[Ray Gin]

They recently released their WiFi 7 jizz which looks good.

I don't know if this is a joke

 

[MLB]

I've got a tp link omada setup with three wired (WiFi6) access points, switch and a controller, I've not had time to set it up properly but even plugging it in it just seems to work fine.

Lots of advanced options with multiple networks and remote control if you need that and it looks like they've got WiFi7 access points too.

If you don't need anything fancy, just fast wireless Internet I believe their Deco range is good as well.

 

[Flob]

😂 it's not. Google WiFi 7 TP link mesh, there's quite a few options. Next time I need something I'll get WiFi 7, apparently a lot faster.

 

[Flob]

As MLB, I currently have their Deco mesh and it was so easy to install and setup.

 

[Ray Gin]

Cheers boys!

 

[Oggy997]

😂 it's not. Google WiFi 7 TP link mesh, there's quite a few options. Next time I need something I'll get WiFi 7, apparently a lot faster.

But do any of your devices support it?
I've just upgraded to WiFi 7, not configured it yet, but I'm not sure I've got anything but my phone that runs on it 😂

Maybe my surface pro 10, but that's it.

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

I've upgraded fully to TP-Link WiFI6 kit now. I've got three EAP653s and an EAP650 with an OC200 controller. Mostly pretty good though I'm still having a few issues with handover in a couple of awkward bits of the house where it isn't passing devices over to the stronger AP. Good speed though.

 

[Flob]

But do any of your devices support it?
I've just upgraded to WiFi 7, not configured it yet, but I'm not sure I've got anything but my phone that runs on it 😂

Maybe my surface pro 10, but that's it.

I only really care about my computer, I'm not sure anything else can take advantage of the speed increase but I plug my pc into the mesh node.

 

[Oggy997]

Just run a 50m ethernet cable to the router.
Job jobbed

 

[Ray Gin]

One of my mates has this

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LW5VPPV/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Connected to router downstairs and the adaptor is in a spare room upstairs, Ethernet from the adaptor into the Xbox. His speeds have actually went down. 500Mbps download speeds and his Xbox is showing 40Mbps and very high ping. On normal WiFi his Xbox is about 150-200Mbps. Using Cat5e cable.

Any ideas?

 

[Oggy997]

They're often hit and miss. I ran one in the loft for cctv, but when I put my nas there the poor speed was evident.

I ended up putting a new satellite in there and accepting the half duplex link.

Needs to be on modern wiring, on the same circuit as the other end, ideally without microwaves (and other appliances) on there too as they create noise.
While they work on other circuits, they need to pass through the fuse box which impacts snr

 

[Ray Gin]

They're often hit and miss. I ran one in the loft for cctv, but when I put my nas there the poor speed was evident.

I ended up putting a new satellite in there and accepting the half duplex link.

Dud unit maybe?

I remember using them years ago and they were fine speed wise, although it did drop out occasionally.

 

[Oggy997]

I edited my post, there are so many variables in the use of them.

 

[VXR killer]

Try them in the socket, if speeds go up its the house wiring/going across circuits/interferance. I had similar, had about 70Mbps on my old tv location, other sockets above 120Mbps and 500Mbps sharing the same socket.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Just run a 50m ethernet cable to the router.
Job jobbed

Serious question. Is that actually feasible? At some point I’ll need to get internet in my outbuilding and I’ve tried putting an Eero hub out there but the signal is shocking. I’m assuming it’s because of the distance and there being two brick wall in the way.

 

[Oggy997]

Yep.
Ania ran a long one, 30-50 during covid, so she could work in the garden

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Serious question. Is that actually feasible? At some point I’ll need to get internet in my outbuilding and I’ve tried putting an Eero hub out there but the signal is shocking. I’m assuming it’s because of the distance and there being two brick wall in the way.

Or if you can't be bothered with the cable, I thin you can fit an outdoor access point to the outside of the house (and hardwire that into the router), then another on the outbuilding (hardwired into a switch / computer on the inside) and use them in mesh mode.

 

[Flob]

Long ethernet cable will be significantly faster too.

 

[Sunglasses_Ron]

Cheers fellas x