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    WAX206 as MoCA Access Points

    I have an Xfinity XB7 gateway with wireless turned off, so it functions as my router. The 2.5GbE port goes to a TP-Link unmanaged switch with 2.5GbE ports. I have ActionTec ECB7250’s at three points in my home including coming out of the initial switch, and I have another in my office with the...
  2. O

    Help to setup a small LAN network

    Hello folks, Please how to connect all these devices to this switch? All the devices RJ45 cables are going to the Rack Patch Panel. No internet connection will be involved. Thanks in advance
  3. P

    Question about mesh vs access point/router

    Hello. I had a question about the workings of the mesh architecture and the difference between it and just another access point. If I'm taking Asus' RT-AX86U as an example and I get two of them and them up to be a mesh network with an ethernet back haul between them, what is the difference...
  4. AtotehZ

    Fastest AP/router under $100

    Hello guys, I'm sharing the net with my neighbor. I trust the guy(known him 2 decades and his net use) so I'm fine with him being on my network. I want a setup similar to this: It's the new ap/router I need advice on. What would you buy under $100 if it must have at least 1 Gigabit LAN and...
  5. L

    Seeking advice on L3 Switch best suited for Planned Setup & Future Expansion

    Hello everyone… I have been lurking around this forum and have found/read a lot of very valuable information. After all my research, I have come down with a high-level plan to address some immediate needs; while considering how to further expand/improve my SOHO network down the line. CURRENTLY...
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    Help : Asus ZenWifi XT8 not working in Access Point

    I think I have found a clear bug in the latest ASUS firmware for the XT8 : I have reproduced 3 times the same issue. I set up the Router normally and everything works perfectly well (98Mbps download speed in 2.4Ghz, north of 600Mbps download speed in 5Ghz). HOWEVER, as soon as I change the...
  7. Julio Urquidi

    News NETGEAR Roundup for CES 2021

    Here’s a summary of NETGEAR consumer and business products announcements from this year’s virtual Consumer Electronic Show: 4G/5G: Nighthawk 4G LTE WiFi 6 Router (LAX20) – With a built 4G LTE modem, the LAX20 is certified for carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile who serve customers in hard-to-reach...
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  8. alekdavis

    Access point options for home network

    I have a 1-story, 1,890 square foot home with the TP-Link Archer C9 router in the middle of the house (in the laundry room). What do I need to do to improve wireless signals in the most remote rooms? All rooms in the house have 1GB ethernet ports, so I assume the best option would be to connect...
  9. P

    2 TM-AC1900, connecting AP to main router causes download speed to drop?

    I have 3 Asus TM-1900 routers in my network config, My current set up consist of a Modem plugged in to WAN port of Main Router (R1), R1 and Router 2 (R2) in AP Mode are connected LAN to LAN port. R1 and Router 3 (R3) in AP Mode are connected LAN to LAN port. With the above I was paying for...
  10. Julio Urquidi

    News NETGEAR Adds SOHO Wi-Fi 6 Access Point To Its Business Product Line-Up

    Designed for small single-site home office or small business environments, the NETGEAR WAS204 AX1800 wireless access point is the latest Wi-Fi 6 addition to NETGEAR ’s Business Essentials family of professional products. Marketed as a best-value product, the WAX204 doesn’t require remote...
  11. K

    Need recommendation for mesh/AP solution for guest network with IPTV

    Hi - first post in this forum :) I live in a 350m2/1150sq ft house over three floors. In the first floor we have a apartment that we are going to rent out, with included internet and TV. Also we're soon getting a new ISP. We're getting our first tenant soon, and would like to get a secure and...
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    Setting up an Extra AP with Asus's XT8

    Hello, I want to buy Asus's ZenWifi XT8. But before doing that I have a question. I have a Cisco Access Point (Model: AIR-AP1832I-E-K9). Can I set up my 2 Asus units and connect the Cisco AP as a third unit with them?, having them all broadcast the same SSID as a one network and have a good...
  13. Draghmar

    Looking for AP but so many to choose from

    Hi Some time ago I wanted to buy a router but talking with you made me realize that having my own setup would have some interesting advantages. A little bit of time has passed and now, after reading some manuals, watching some guides and such (still noob though ;)) I'm starting to look for...
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    Asus Merlin in AP mode vs UniFi access point

    How do Asus routers (w/Merlin) in Access Point mode compare with true access points such as UniFi nanoHD? Is either of them much better than the other is some ways or is it a toss-up? Thanks.
  15. J

    Access Points in a Mesh Network / Switch to Switch Questions

    Hi All Apologies if these are obvious answers and I hope someone can help! I currently use a Netgear RBK50 Mesh setup and have them positioned one either end of our home. We'd like to connect up our garage and the satellite closest to the garage doesn't quite cut it so we've run ethernet out...
  16. n944la

    WTB: Quality WiFi Access Point

    I have a 10Gbit FTTH connection along with a 10Gbit LAN at home (all wired with CAT 7) however I have my ONT connected directly to my ClearOS Linux based firewall.gateway/router/server with the appropriate adapters however that leaves me without WiFi for my iPod and laptop. Does anyone have a...
  17. Julio Urquidi

    EnGenius Announces New EnSky Wi-Fi 6 Outdoor Access Point

    Encased in an IP67-rated dust and water-resistant enclosure, the EnSky series EWS850AP is a business-class Wi-Fi 6 access point designed for heavily congested outdoor environments. Running on a Qualcomm Networking Pro 400 quad-core processor, the dual-band EWS850AP uses four spatial streams and...
  18. Julio Urquidi

    CES 2020: D-Link Ramps Up Its Business Solutions Line-Up With Nuclius Connect

    D-Link announced it will add the new Nuclius Connect family of business-class Wi-Fi products to its existing Nuclius lineup of cloud-managed switches and APs. The three new products include the Nuclius Connect Hub (DNH-100), Nuclias Connect Indoor Access Point (DAP-3666) and Nuclias Connect...
  19. J

    AP Extender on R7960P

    Hello everyone! This is my first post so please be nice to the noob. :) I recently replace my router with Nighthawk R7960P, my first netgear router, and I am struggling with getting access to the network through and AP that is wired into the Nighthawk. The AP is an old Apple Airport Express...
  20. Darf Nader

    ASUS devices supporting AI-Mesh

    Is there a definitive list of all the ASUS devices that support AI Mesh? I found a third party list that might include all of the Asus routers that support it but I can’t say it’s definitive nor does it list any access points. I don’t know if that’s because access points aren’t supported or if...
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