Hello all,
First - based on a previous thread that I have created, and thanks to @kanewolf , I have "upgraded" from a single combo router/wifi to an access point(s) system. (I am only using the one right now because I wanted to try it and read all the power signals throughout my house to determine what type of 2nd access point I want to get).
To the main question - I have purchased TP-Link, EAP245 based on cost and reviews. I figured I could get two for the price of one unify ac ap. The reviews are real good too (I know I mentioned it) so I had no hesitation.
Currently me ISP router is in the basement (with wifi capability off), connected to my EAP245 on the main floor, centrally (literally in the middle of my house, beside the stairs so it provides me a good signal on my 2nd floor).
Using the Omada App on my android, I can see the power reading of each device, and i can see the signal strength (1 bar to 5). My question is, can I trust that app for signal strength/power reading? I have used a wifi analyzer on my phone and it reads otherwise. For example, my laptop on the 2nd floor, farthest point of the house reads 1 bar, or about -70 dBm ish while my wifi analyzer reads at a decent -40 to -50 dBm. In addition, I have looked at each device's signal strength within its OS, so on my laptop looking at the signal icon, its full. Performing a speed test, gets me my maximum ISP mbps (110 mbps), while previously with my router I was getting 70 mbps.
So what would be the best way to determine power readings throughout the house so I can strategically place a second AP?
Secondary questions: @kanewolf recommended to turn off the wifi capability on my router (which I did) and use same manufacturers for access points throughout the house to avoid any troubles. What would be the huge issue if I leave it on so I can get better signal in the basement instead of getting another access point? The only thing I see is that I cannot change the transmission power on my router, so devices might "stick" to my router from farther away. Is this the reason?
Thank you in advance,
First - based on a previous thread that I have created, and thanks to @kanewolf , I have "upgraded" from a single combo router/wifi to an access point(s) system. (I am only using the one right now because I wanted to try it and read all the power signals throughout my house to determine what type of 2nd access point I want to get).
To the main question - I have purchased TP-Link, EAP245 based on cost and reviews. I figured I could get two for the price of one unify ac ap. The reviews are real good too (I know I mentioned it) so I had no hesitation.
Currently me ISP router is in the basement (with wifi capability off), connected to my EAP245 on the main floor, centrally (literally in the middle of my house, beside the stairs so it provides me a good signal on my 2nd floor).
Using the Omada App on my android, I can see the power reading of each device, and i can see the signal strength (1 bar to 5). My question is, can I trust that app for signal strength/power reading? I have used a wifi analyzer on my phone and it reads otherwise. For example, my laptop on the 2nd floor, farthest point of the house reads 1 bar, or about -70 dBm ish while my wifi analyzer reads at a decent -40 to -50 dBm. In addition, I have looked at each device's signal strength within its OS, so on my laptop looking at the signal icon, its full. Performing a speed test, gets me my maximum ISP mbps (110 mbps), while previously with my router I was getting 70 mbps.
So what would be the best way to determine power readings throughout the house so I can strategically place a second AP?
Secondary questions: @kanewolf recommended to turn off the wifi capability on my router (which I did) and use same manufacturers for access points throughout the house to avoid any troubles. What would be the huge issue if I leave it on so I can get better signal in the basement instead of getting another access point? The only thing I see is that I cannot change the transmission power on my router, so devices might "stick" to my router from farther away. Is this the reason?
Thank you in advance,