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Open mesh network
Posted on 8/10/15 at 7:25 pm
Posted on 8/10/15 at 7:25 pm
Is anyone using something like this? If so how is it working out for you.
https://www.open-mesh.com
https://www.open-mesh.com
This post was edited on 8/10/15 at 7:31 pm
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Posted on 8/10/15 at 7:46 pm to NOLAGT
Normally I'd be wary of any network with just one physical drop and multiple wireless uplinks. If this is just for personal use in your home though, it probably won't be much of an issue at all.
However, the cloud based management software raises flags for me. That seems like a target just begging to be compromised.
However, the cloud based management software raises flags for me. That seems like a target just begging to be compromised.
Posted on 8/10/15 at 8:43 pm to NOLAGT
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Posted on 8/10/15 at 9:40 pm to XanderCrews
I'm looking for something better in my house. I have a single throughout but as you get further away from the source it gets weaker and slower. Not sure what I need...I know I need to probably dig into the setting of the router as well. Right now I have the cox modem and a ubiquiti ap on the other side of the house in the attic. I have cat 5/6 run all over the place where the tvs are so I could plug in behind them. Just kinda looking around now to see what I should do.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:13 am to NOLAGT
if you have cat5/6 run everywhere, set up more access points.
we are looking into using a mesh network for a work project (think miles between a/p). we need it because we need to cover a large area with out hardwired connections and low bandwidth application.
the issue with meshing is every hop halves your bandwidth. the benefit to meshing is if one AP/Repeater goes down the others will be used to reroute the signal.
edit: if you are adamant on using a mesh, Ubiquiti software already supports a mesh network. we found it to be a pain to set up and decided to go with MicroTik instead.
we are looking into using a mesh network for a work project (think miles between a/p). we need it because we need to cover a large area with out hardwired connections and low bandwidth application.
the issue with meshing is every hop halves your bandwidth. the benefit to meshing is if one AP/Repeater goes down the others will be used to reroute the signal.
edit: if you are adamant on using a mesh, Ubiquiti software already supports a mesh network. we found it to be a pain to set up and decided to go with MicroTik instead.
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 8:15 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:24 am to mchias1
Not adamant at all just trying to learn about it and see if its right for me. I dont know that it is...I may have misread things. I didnt realize that as each time it hops it looses bandwidth. I have the wire all over to plug in directly to my rack in a central closet where the router is.
I just want to use more of the bandwidth I pay for. I have coxs 150 plan but standing next to the router with my ipone6 I get about 45-50. But when I move out that closet its more in the 20 range and drops off. Still connected...just a lot slower. I am guessing there may be settings in the router too that could use tuning but im just looking into it all. And Cox limits the function of the router...like even tho its a dual band they only support one at a time.
I just want to use more of the bandwidth I pay for. I have coxs 150 plan but standing next to the router with my ipone6 I get about 45-50. But when I move out that closet its more in the 20 range and drops off. Still connected...just a lot slower. I am guessing there may be settings in the router too that could use tuning but im just looking into it all. And Cox limits the function of the router...like even tho its a dual band they only support one at a time.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:40 am to NOLAGT
i don't know what cox router you have, but i would dump the cox router and get a ASUS N900 or better. i personally prefer the ones that have external antennas. you can use your ubiquiti AP still on the far side of the house if needed.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 11:00 am to mchias1
I have a Ubee DDW366 that I got from them. I think its becasue I got it from them that they update the firmware and dont support 2 ssid's. I also have a Luxul wired up but not running as a router (just some extra ports). They Cox one was already running when the company did my setup and they left it as the router since its wireless as well. I may switch to running the Luxul and add a Ubi to broadcast it from that closet?
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