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re: Home Mesh Wifi
Posted on 5/26/18 at 2:41 am to pongze
Posted on 5/26/18 at 2:41 am to pongze
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Is my impression of the cloud key correct? Basically, it provides a UI that will help you manage your system and you can access it remotely?
The cloud key is basically a low power mini computer running the controller software. The same controller software can be installed on a local machine or even in the cloud.
If you have the cloud key connected at all times, then it lets you get all the history, statistics, etc for the network. You could do this with a local server too, but it and the software would have to be running all the time. I've read where people have the controller software running in the cloud (e.g EC2) 24/7 as well.
If you don't care abut the statistics, remote mgmt, etc then just install the software on a local computer. You'd only use the controller when you need to make changes etc. Also, you can always get the cloud key later and import the settings from the local controller to it.
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Posted on 5/26/18 at 2:57 am to gpburdell
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one of their in wall models
Oooh, now that is slick. I’m gonna read up more about those when I get the chance. In case you already know: what’s the coverage/range per unit?
I probably won’t end up using this as I’d need to put another hole in my drywall. My terminations have 2 coax, 1 cat 5e, and 1 phone line per plate.
This post was edited on 5/26/18 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 5/26/18 at 9:04 am to pongze
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what’s the coverage/range per unit?
The range is a lot less powerful, you need probably double or more of them to cover the same area.
Posted on 5/26/18 at 5:11 pm to Dam Guide
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The range is a lot less powerful
Oh, in fact, it says right on its page, 100 meter range. Any idea of what the range is on the pros? I can’t seem to find that.
Posted on 5/26/18 at 7:09 pm to pongze
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t says right on its page, 100 meter range.
Never go by that, that doesn’t take into account your home, look up the heat maps on google to get an idea of the impact of walls and such.
This post was edited on 5/26/18 at 7:11 pm
Posted on 6/5/18 at 11:02 pm to thibtigerfan
Question to anyone about google Wifi. I was struggling with one of the connections as my house is very wide. If I add another satellite, will it connect to another secondary satellite, or does it have to connect to the primary?
Posted on 6/6/18 at 6:35 pm to donRANDOMnumbers
The further you get away from the primary the less speed you have but you still get a strong connection. But doesn't matter where it will connect without issue most likely. I suggest hard wiring it though for best results.
I literally just got done fricking crawling around my crawlspace all day running a 200 ft cat7 to my third and farthest Google Mesh. Now that my third mesh is hardwired my speeds literally 10xed. My God that that shite sucked going under there. Haha but it was worth it.
I literally just got done fricking crawling around my crawlspace all day running a 200 ft cat7 to my third and farthest Google Mesh. Now that my third mesh is hardwired my speeds literally 10xed. My God that that shite sucked going under there. Haha but it was worth it.
This post was edited on 6/6/18 at 6:36 pm
Posted on 6/6/18 at 9:06 pm to pongze
quote:The reason these are cheap is that these adapters are MoCA 1.1. Although they can technically pass through up to 175 Mbps, the actual input is only 10/100 Mbps-compliant.
I was getting all prepared to buy another ubiquiti access point but did another search for moca, since I have FIOS with a moca connection to my router. I guess this thing is discontinued, but is essentially a moca access point, selling for $10 or less. I bought one and will see if it works as well as I’m hoping.
The newer devices LINK are MoCA 2.0 and currently capable of up to 1 Gbps. Announced at CES 2018 was the newest MoCA 2.5, which will allow up to 2.5 Gbps.
So these will work, but if you have speeds coming into your home in excess of 100Mbps, (I have 200, but typically get up to 238 Mbps speeds) that is your limitation on that device.
I use these and they work just fine. That's a good price. Just don't expect hypersonic speeds.
Posted on 6/8/18 at 2:14 pm to HubbaBubba
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Although they can technically pass through up to 175 Mbps, the actual input is only 10/100 Mbps-compliant
Yeah, compared to many here, I’m still in the dark ages with 75/75 FIOS. One of these days, perhaps I’ll upgrade. No need to so far, though.
Posted on 6/13/18 at 4:08 pm to pongze
Chiming in with Netgear Orbi Rbk50 experience even though it isn't a true mesh. Overall I am extremely happy with the purchase.
Just moved into a new home and put my son's Xbox and computer in a basement room without the possibility of wired connection. Both work just as well as they did wired in our last home. The dedicated wireless channel between router and satellite adds less than 5ms of latency and has more bandwidth than we bring in from Xfinity (150mbps).
The router and satellite cover 4000 sq ft with the router on the main floor (covers upstairs as well) and the satellite in the basement. Easy to setup, but limited management options.
Just moved into a new home and put my son's Xbox and computer in a basement room without the possibility of wired connection. Both work just as well as they did wired in our last home. The dedicated wireless channel between router and satellite adds less than 5ms of latency and has more bandwidth than we bring in from Xfinity (150mbps).
The router and satellite cover 4000 sq ft with the router on the main floor (covers upstairs as well) and the satellite in the basement. Easy to setup, but limited management options.
This post was edited on 6/13/18 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 8/13/18 at 12:16 pm to s0tiger
I bought an Orbi on Amazon Prime Day. Just returned it today. Second shite experience with a Netgear product. I lost signal quite often, even being right next to the main router hub. Sometimes I’d only be a few feet away and would have 2/3 bars signal.
I did a little research online and seems others are having the same issue. No firmware has been released for an update. I was still within the 30 day return window so I went ahead and returned. Don’t want to pay $300 for a headache and trouble shooting.
I’d still like to move forward on one of these products. Considering the Eero since it seems like they’ve had a version 2.0 come out and I don’t want to deal with a version 1 again. Any thoughts or guidance here? Open to suggestions but just want something easy with good range.
I did a little research online and seems others are having the same issue. No firmware has been released for an update. I was still within the 30 day return window so I went ahead and returned. Don’t want to pay $300 for a headache and trouble shooting.
I’d still like to move forward on one of these products. Considering the Eero since it seems like they’ve had a version 2.0 come out and I don’t want to deal with a version 1 again. Any thoughts or guidance here? Open to suggestions but just want something easy with good range.
Posted on 8/13/18 at 1:41 pm to 704Reb
I’m still very happy I spent the money and went with a top end Ubiquity setup. Was worth it with how many devices I have now.
Posted on 8/13/18 at 3:31 pm to 704Reb
Anyone have any input on the new Samsung WiFi mesh system that is Plume merged with the Samsung WiFi? Has SmartThings Hub incorporated into it?
This post was edited on 8/13/18 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 8/13/18 at 8:45 pm to LSURep864
quote:Ha! You sound exactly like me. I had to go from my bedroom up into my attic, then outside my house and then down and under to where my Main spot is. Like to kill me.
The further you get away from the primary the less speed you have but you still get a strong connection. But doesn't matter where it will connect without issue most likely. I suggest hard wiring it though for best results.
I literally just got done fricking crawling around my crawlspace all day running a 200 ft cat7 to my third and farthest Google Mesh. Now that my third mesh is hardwired my speeds literally 10xed. My God that that shite sucked going under there. Haha but it was worth it.
WORTH IT!Posted on 8/13/18 at 10:22 pm to 704Reb
I ended up doing the Amplifi a couple months ago. It's been great.
I've just never been a Netgear fan.
I've just never been a Netgear fan.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 1:49 pm to thibtigerfan
Bumping this thread a year later to see where people stand now on these things. I’ve just moved off of moca so the moca access point that I got last year is now useless. I’ve read some great things about orbi recently but Ubiquiti unifi AP pros may still be the way to go.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 1:52 pm to pongze
Just set up the 3 puck Google Wifi the other day after moving in to a new home. Could not have been more simple. App is great and coverage has been fantastic. Would recommend.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 2:34 pm to pongze
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Bumping this thread a year later to see where people stand now on these things. I’ve just moved off of moca so the moca access point that I got last year is now useless. I’ve read some great things about orbi recently but Ubiquiti unifi AP pros may still be the way to go.
I've been running Costco's Netgear Orbi 3-pack AC3000 for several months now and it's been absolutely fantastic. Speeds are very high throughout home and I've still not had a single drop.
Posted on 4/2/19 at 2:57 pm to thunderbird1100
Still running the AP pros, I love em. I get amazing wifi signal anywhere on my property. Really supports the wifi signal power hungry Ring devices I have as well.
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