- Dec 25, 2013
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Just want to run by some people who are good at networking before I blow a bunch of cash on a bad setup.
Old / Current Setup:
Network is in a three floor house. Coaxial comes in only in the basement, getting 50 down, 10 up. Currently have Comcast's WNR3500 (Netgear?) AIO modem/router, which is acting as our first AP. Then, via powerline adapter, the strength degrades a bit, to about 40/8 from what I've recorded, and goes into an ASUS N66R router at the top floor, acting as the second AP. Both networks have the same name / pass for devices, so the transition between them happens without user input, but not seamlessly. The current issue is general "spotty" wireless connectivity, as well as the middle floor getting weak access if any, which I assume is some serious interference between floors, so you can't get good service from the top or bottom, and both are "fighting" for your device's use, amplifying the issue.
Planned New Setup:
Purchase a new modem to get off of comcast charging us for one. Have that go into the N66R in the basement, going into powerline adapters to the middle floor, where a Ubiquity Long Range Wireless AP will be setup in the most central location it can be.
So, before I completely redo the network, do you guys think this will show improvement? Is there a better way to do this? Am I overlooking some underlying issue? I'd be glad for any help offered.
Thanks!
Old / Current Setup:
Network is in a three floor house. Coaxial comes in only in the basement, getting 50 down, 10 up. Currently have Comcast's WNR3500 (Netgear?) AIO modem/router, which is acting as our first AP. Then, via powerline adapter, the strength degrades a bit, to about 40/8 from what I've recorded, and goes into an ASUS N66R router at the top floor, acting as the second AP. Both networks have the same name / pass for devices, so the transition between them happens without user input, but not seamlessly. The current issue is general "spotty" wireless connectivity, as well as the middle floor getting weak access if any, which I assume is some serious interference between floors, so you can't get good service from the top or bottom, and both are "fighting" for your device's use, amplifying the issue.
Planned New Setup:
Purchase a new modem to get off of comcast charging us for one. Have that go into the N66R in the basement, going into powerline adapters to the middle floor, where a Ubiquity Long Range Wireless AP will be setup in the most central location it can be.
So, before I completely redo the network, do you guys think this will show improvement? Is there a better way to do this? Am I overlooking some underlying issue? I'd be glad for any help offered.
Thanks!
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