[SOLVED] Question Regarding Wired Network and Wireless Mesh

[ngaihou]

I have a question regarding the feasibility of a combo setup between wired connections as well as wired mesh. I would also appreciate any hardware recommendations.

My intended setup can be found in this Network Diagram.
The solid lines indicate a wired connection while the dotted lines are wireless.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

 

[kanewolf]

Why two mesh "master" nodes (hardwired backhaul) ?
Why a "wireless router" on the third line from the top ?

 

[ngaihou]

Yes, due to the fact that I only have ethernet cables for those 2 spots.
The third "wireless router" is for the network on a separate floor. Maybe a "wireless access point" would be a better description?

 

[kanewolf]

If you are in a "design" phase, then my recommendation would be to hire a professional low voltage cable installer to add more ethernet cabling and to not use mesh. Mesh sounds good but it should be a LAST resort.

 

[ngaihou]

Hi, unfortunately I'm no longer in the design phase.
So I'm trying to work between the lines to come up with a solution.

 

[kanewolf]

Hi, unfortunately I'm no longer in the design phase.
So I'm trying to work between the lines to come up with a solution.

I will still say, "pay to have more cabling installed". It is the right answer. Most people that use mesh are disappointed.

 

[ngaihou]

Traditional wireless APs would fare better?
What about Asus routers AIMesh?

 

[jsmithepa]

Somebody go into business with me, I have this idea using using low power laser beams with with transmitters mounted high up the ceiling and mirrors on corners, and BAM, cover your whole house for high bandwidth and no messing with wall holes and make ur landlord mad.

 

[kanewolf]

Traditional wireless APs would fare better?
What about Asus routers AIMesh?

Yes, they fare better because they use a wired backbone.
Mesh is mesh. It still uses radio bandwidth to repeat data which limits performance.