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    Repeater/Bridge Alternatives for Asus RT-AC87U Router?

    So I have a Dodo Hub acting as the router and modem for my network. This was provided by my ISP, Dodo. I also have an Asus RT-AC87U router that I want to use. As you may know, the RT-AC87U does not have a repeater mode, unlike other Asus routers. *RT-AC87U only has 3 operation modes; Wireless...
  2. thiggins

    TP-Link EAP225v3 AC1350 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point Reviewed

    The new version of TP-Link's inexpensive AC access point has a lot to like. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  3. W

    Access Point USB printing N66U AP

    Hi, I'm so confused now. I think I know whats wrong, but not how to fix it. I had an older N66U and bought a AC66U as the main one. I set it (and I don't remember how), so that the N66U is an Access Point (it just has a wireless Id (myhouse-back-2g), but I can't "connect" to it anymore --...
  4. Julio Urquidi

    QNAP Wi-Fi Adapter Adds Wireless Features To Linux-Based NAS And PCs

    Utilizing two Qualcomm QCA9984 NICs, QNAP’s new QWA-AC2600 dual-band dual-concurrent PCIe 2.0 x1 wireless adapter can be used in Linux PCs and QNAP NAS products to give workgroups a wireless bay station with direct access to NAS resources, or as a wireless access point. As a 4x4 MU-MIMO device...
  5. Ikefu

    Router + AP, or 2x APs?

    Hey all, Question: If you wanted to expand to a mesh network using APs would you use your existing router plus one AP or would you buy two APs and turn off the router? I have a TP-Link EAP225 V3 coming in the mail and am wondering if I should buy a second AP and turn off the radios on my...
  6. W

    Which WiFi setup will work the best for my home?

    Hi, I live in a 3 story medium sized house in London with BT Infinity Fibre Internet. My current setup is an Asus RT-N66u wireless router on the middle floor and I have a Devolo powerline 1200 AP connected on the ground floor as a wireless access point. I would like to increase my WiFi speed...
    • wajidc
    • Thread
    • access point bt infinity netgear netgear nighthawk x4s nighthawk r7800 wifi
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Wi-Fi Buying Advice
  7. Julio Urquidi

    Open Mesh Announces Company’s First 802.11ac Wave 2 Access Point

    Open Mesh's A42 is a new dual-band AC1200 class PoE-powered access point, replacing the company's previous A40 dual-stream AP. The company claims the A42's quad core processor platform supports twice the number of devices and delivers up to "3X more data throughput than the previous model"...
  8. D

    EdgeRouter Lite 3 with RT-n66u AP - guest network

    tl;dr: How do I achieve guest wifi isolation from my primary network when using the RT-N66U as an access point? ======== I've setup my ERL3 as a router with the RT-N66U as an access point. Clients can connect and browse the internet, etc. On my ERL3, my primary subnet is 192.168.1.0/24 (yes, I...
    • dheelus
    • Thread
    • access point erl guest ap guest network guest wifi
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
  9. thiggins

    2x2 AC Access Point Roundup

    Our roundup of 2x2 802.11ac access points shows top performance doesn't have to cost a lot. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  10. Julio Urquidi

    Toolmaker DeWalt Launches JobSite WiFi Access Point

    DeWalt’s DCT100 Jobsite access point is designed for constructions sites where the local geography is constantly changing. The ruggedized access points can withstand 10’ drops and are encased in IP67 material, protecting the AP from dust and water immersion, while also being able to tolerate...
  11. S

    AP/Router for my standalone router in a small house?

    Quick personal history: I've been burned too many times with wireless products where wireless inexplicably stops working. Between that and being a bit old school, I have a lot of my devices wired with ethernet. Once we started owning smart phones, I broke down and bought a Netgear WNDR3700 for...
  12. rhimbo

    Need help setting up Synology RT 2600ac router in Access Point mode

    Hello all, I just purchased two Synology RT 2600ac WiFi routers. I will use the first one (the main router) to connect to my cable modem. I plan to use the second one in bridge mode (access point mode); call this one the AP router. I would like to create: a single network (a single...
  13. thiggins

    Open Mesh A40 & A60 Access Points Reviewed

    Open Mesh's new access points and free cloud-based management system are an attractive Ubiquiti alternative. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  14. Potestatem - Will

    Stuck between two routers and a choppy NAS.

    Good morning, afternoon, evening or goodnight! My name is Will and I am a new member of the SNB community, (although, a long time-'ish' reader.) I hope I have posted in the correct forum, this thread could quite easily go into many of the different forums. Over the past few months or...
  15. thiggins

    WatchGuard Releases 4x4 MU-MIMO AP

    WatchGuard Technologies has announced the WatchGuard AP420 802.11ac Wave 2 access point. The AP has a dual-band 4x4 radio with MU-MIMO, supporting maximum link rates of 800 Mbps in 2.4 GHz and 1733 Mbps in 5 GHz. A third radio supports dedicated Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS) and...
  16. Julio Urquidi

    EnGenius Adds Tri-Band 2x2 Access Point

    EnGenius’ EAP2200 is a indoor 802.11ac access point marketed to small and medium-sized businesses and residences, and is manageable individually or by using Engenius’ ezMaster software for larger installations. Part of the EnGenius EnTurbo line of networking products, the tri-band EAP2200 is...
  17. D

    Wireless routers, Extenders or access points as access points

    I'm looking to setup a wireless network and one router isn't going to cut it. The place is wired up so I don't need to/ intend to rely on mesh technology. My intention is to have a main router connected to 5-6 access points via cat 6 cable that is run through the area (which I believe is the...
  18. Julio Urquidi

    D-Link Adds More Business Class Products To Lifetime Warranty Program

    D-Link has expanded its lifetime warranty program to include the company’s lines of smart managed switches, and unified wireless controllers and controllers. The program previously covered only its enterprise managed Ethernet products. All products in the program are now protected by the...
    • Julio Urquidi
    • Thread
    • access point business-class controller d-link enterprise networking switches warranty wi-fi wireless
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Other LAN and WAN
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    PoE Access Point advise

    We currently live in 2200 sq ft 3-floory townhome. Even though it is a newer construction (6-7 years old), it is not prewired for ethernet in each room (what a shame btw). We have Asus RT-AC68U strategically located on the 2nd-floor living room. The coverage is OK for the most parts; however...
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    Need recommendation on router and two access points

    Need Recommendation for primary router and two access points. Current routers are four years old so time to upgrade. I have a large home wired with gigabit network. About 50 devices network with about 25 of those on wireless. I have 150Mbps up and down internet, and backup internet from...
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