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Post by copperband on Aug 27, 2018 17:49:15 GMT -5
Currently using a router/modem combo, my internet speed is 150 mbps from Xifinity/Comcast.
Some say a separate router + a separate modem is better. Is that true? If so pls recommends which router & modem to buy, budget is around $150, not > $200
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Post by wilburthegoose on Aug 27, 2018 19:49:42 GMT -5
What's your speed on speedtest.net? Any WiFi issues?
If not, don't bother changing.
I do have a separate router for WiFi, but that's because the one that Verizon FiOS provides isn't that great. But the router itself is fine.
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Post by LuisV on Aug 27, 2018 20:37:00 GMT -5
What are you trying to solve? Currently having issues or simply trying to avoid them? Since you're asking about a modem and router, I assume you have cable for your internet provider. Food for thought, if you buy your own equipment, you will avoid the monthly rental fees for them, but then there's the upfront cost of buying them outright. Depending on the size of the home, separate wireless access points will provide you with much better signal strength and potentially less dead zones as you place the access points where they make the most sense and are needed, instead of stuck with a single all in one type device. Smaller single floor home or apartment, the ISP's router might be enough. I highly recommend Ubiquiti UniFi products as they are enterprise class devices, but at a more resonable pricepoint. Prior to Ubiquiti I was a diehard Asus router fan; however, now, I'll never go back to consumer networking equipment. Here's a quick recommendation: Router - UniFi USG 3P - $107 Network Switch - UniFi 8 Port with PoE - $117 WireLess Access Point - AP AC Lite - $81.11 A little more than you want to spend, but it will be a much better solution than a single all in one device. If you can't swing it, I undersand, you can use the providers router and purchse one or a pair of the AP AC Lites and at least enhance the wireless access portion of your network. |
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Post by pderousse on Aug 27, 2018 21:48:40 GMT -5
What are you trying to solve? Currently having issues or simply trying to avoid them? Since you're asking about a modem and router, I assume you have cable for your internet provider. Food for thought, if you buy your own equipment, you will avoid the monthly rental fees for them, but then there's the upfront cost of buying them outright. Depending on the size of the home, separate wireless access points will provide you with much better signal strength and potentially less dead zones as you place the access points where they make the most sense and are needed, instead of stuck with a single all in one type device. Smaller single floor home or apartment, the ISP's router might be enough. I highly recommend Ubiquiti UniFi products as they are enterprise class devices, but at a more resonable pricepoint. Prior to Ubiquiti I was a diehard Asus router fan; however, now, I'll never go back to consumer networking equipment. Here's a quick recommendation: Router - UniFi USG 3P - $107 Network Switch - UniFi 8 Port with PoE - $117 WireLess Access Point - AP AC Lite - $81.11 A little more than you want to spend, but it will be a much better solution than a single all in one device. If you can't swing it, I undersand, you can use the providers router and purchse one or a pair of the AP AC Lites and at least enhance the wireless access portion of your network. This is very sound advice. Do it. It is reliable as a mule with Comcast. I have been using their gateway router, 2 24 port switches, Cloud Key and 3 Wireless Access Points for three years now and all I can say is, I no longer have to be the family Sys Admin. Anyway, I have the Netgear, but any 3.1 DOCSIS modem will work. Plug it onto everything LusiV says and be ready to stream video half way down the block. The stuff is so reliable that in rural communities, some people set up their own ISPs. |
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Post by LuisV on Aug 27, 2018 21:59:33 GMT -5
This is very sound advice. Do it. It is reliable as a mule with Comcast. I have been using their gateway router, 2 24 port switches, Cloud Key and 3 Wireless Access Points for three years now and all I can say is, I no longer have to be the family Sys Admin. Anyway, I have the Netgear, but any 3.1 DOCSIS modem will work. Plug it onto everything LusiV says and be ready to stream video half way down the block. The stuff is so reliable that in rural communities, some people set up their own ISPs. Thanks and glad to see another UniFi user in the Lounge. I'm also using their surviliance cameras and run UniFi Video as a docker. Not to hijack the thread, but have you seen the new CK Gen2 or Gen2+? They are still in beta, but the CK Gen2+ has a 1TB HD and is also an NVR; it's running their latest software called Protect. I've been using it for a few months now.   |
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Post by Loop 7 on Aug 27, 2018 22:52:53 GMT -5
I just rolled out a set of these at a fiend's large house that wasn't covered well with a high end ASUS router. Mesh is the FUTURE!!!! Google WiFi |
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Post by LuisV on Aug 28, 2018 7:41:07 GMT -5
I just rolled out a set of these at a fiend's large house that wasn't covered well with a high end ASUS router. Mesh is the FUTURE!!!! Google WiFiMesh is great, not that new; however, depeding on the implementation somewhat flawed as each mesh device communicates wirelessly to the next device and since your devices are also connecting wirelessly to those mesh devices, the devices could be overtaxed and or limited in overall bandwidth. It all depends on implementation, design, execution, etc. Ubiquiti has the Amplifi mesh system and there are others out there as well. Needless to say, in this day and age, it's also another security concern as the manufacturer would need to make sure the "mesh" communication protocal is secure and not open to attacks, so just something else to think about. Running a couple of CAT6 cables and hardwiring an wireless access point will provide the best speed, reliability, etc as the access point is hardwired. No need to make sure each mesh device can communicate with the next as ethernet can probably run father than any consumer mesh product can "extend" the network. Yes, running cable is not as easy as placing a couple of mesh devices around the house, but then again, you need to make sure they are close to an outlet. I'm not bashing mesh, it's great, but nothing beats a hardwired GB access point from a performance, number of connected devices, set it and forget it perspective. |
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Post by ÈlTwo on Aug 28, 2018 8:23:08 GMT -5
Mesh is great, not that new; however, depending on the implementation somewhat flawed as each mesh device communicates wirelessly to the next device . . . True, unless you use an ethernet backhaul. Why would I do that, because I have a wired computer in the other end of the house, but there are wireless devices that need access. |
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Post by LuisV on Aug 28, 2018 10:42:31 GMT -5
Not sure I understand your question / statement, but are you referring to a mesh technlogy like the Ubiguiti Mesh system that can leveage ethernet and mesh for a more robust wireless experience? unifi-mesh.ubnt.com/ |
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Post by garbulky on Aug 28, 2018 11:16:56 GMT -5
My problem with Unifi is that on power failures, it loses the user settings and stops allowing users to connect. The only solution is to create a new network and reconnect everything which is a pain when you have a billion smart devices.
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Post by LuisV on Aug 28, 2018 12:03:14 GMT -5
My problem with Unifi is that on power failures, it loses the user settings and stops allowing users to connect. The only solution is to create a new network and reconnect everything which is a pain when you have a billion smart devices. I've never expeienced that before, did you reach out to UBNT Support or pose the question in their forums? |
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Post by garbulky on Aug 28, 2018 12:07:10 GMT -5
My problem with Unifi is that on power failures, it loses the user settings and stops allowing users to connect. The only solution is to create a new network and reconnect everything which is a pain when you have a billion smart devices. I've never expeienced that before, did you reach out to UBNT Support or pose the question in their forums? No. I saw some similar stuff on the forums but they all had more unifi equipment that worked with the UFO |
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Post by LuisV on Aug 28, 2018 12:10:03 GMT -5
I've never expeienced that before, did you reach out to UBNT Support or pose the question in their forums? No. I saw some similar stuff on the forums but they all had more unifi equipment that worked with the UFO Reach out as that isn't normal. Next time you launch the console, check the lower left as there should be a support chat function there; there are usually pretty responsive and helpful. |
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