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Mesh recommendations

Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:12 am
by css9101
I got my mofi4500 all set up with at&t and am now looking to set up a mesh; the wifi on the mofi does ok, but does not reach throughout our home, approximately 2500 sq ft. Any recommendations? Anything I should watch out for?

Thanks!

Re: Mesh recommendations

Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:40 am
by toddw
The TP Link Deco M5's are on sale for 150 on amazon. They will more than cover your sq ft. Not as good as the triband units, but should more than cover your home.

Re: Mesh recommendations

Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:44 am
by css9101
Thanks toddw! I did see those. As a newbie, why would I want a triband unit? (just trying to get educated!)

One thing I would like it the ability to add extenders in case of dead spots. Also would like to have ethernet ports on the back for things like my tv.

Re: Mesh recommendations

Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:06 pm
by Didneywhorl
I've been using the ubiquiti wifi dedicted acess points, like the Ubiquiti Nano AC AP Lite I think its called. $99 poe powered, single packs come with the injector. The HD model is said to be even more powerful.

Re: Mesh recommendations

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:02 am
by Dr-BroadBand
Would agree Ubiquiti has some very nice equipment

https://unifi-nanohd.ui.com

Re: Mesh recommendations

Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 5:15 pm
by toddw
I run a full ubiquity setup so I can cover outdoor too. It's best with a cloud key to really manage it when remote. But if you have a computer that is always on you can do it that way. I set up an HD for a colleague and it worked very well.

Re: Mesh recommendations

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:08 am
by BillA
Asus has a nice AirMesh system, it's pretty much plug-n-play.
https://www.asus.com/microsite/AiMesh/en/index.html

You could use the MoFi-4500 in bypass mode to supply internet to the mesh system, or you could flash some Asus routers with GoldenOrb, and all you need is a modem in an external usb enclosure attached to it.
You can check these lists for currently supported Asus or other models:
https://www.ofmodemsandmen.com/firmware16.html
https://www.ofmodemsandmen.com/upload/?C=N;O=A

Re: Mesh recommendations

Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 5:58 am
by jcmtyler
I've been really happy with Google Wifi. I use 3 units to cover my 2500 sq ft, two story house, and I added a 4th unit to improve coverage in my home office and allow me to hook up a NAS via ethernet. I've got it connected to a generic hotspot router and external antenna.