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Can a mesh network have 3 SSIDs (2 family and 1 guest) - Models RBK50 and/or RBK753
Hi, I'm looking to buy a new mesh network to cover a 3 floor suburban home. I'm looking at either Models RBK50 and/or RBK753 in a 2 node or 3 node configuration. It is an in ground basement an...
You could split the incoming network (off your ISP) into subnet VLANs using more expensive routers (that let you do that) and then use Orbi's or sother WiFi in accesspoint mode on those VLANs.
This one is overkill for most homes, but will do what you want (and more):
Upgrade Your Home Network to the Next Level
Which one is overkill for most homes? The reality, to me, is most of these are overkill for most homes.
The variables all make them somewhat overkill. Dual band vs. Tri-band. WiFi 5 vs. WiFi 6? They talk about square footage as the main thing but I've seen homes with in-ground basements having issues. Plus, in my area, suburbs outside DC, Xfinity and Verizon love to put their primary cable into the least desirable spot in a house because it was the easiest. I have a 3 node Velop because I needed one node to relay a solid signal from the Verizon modem sitting in the furnace room in my basementto my son's bedroom that is over the garage on the 3rd floor didn't work with 2 nodes.
Adding in the expanding array of smart devices everyone has - laptops, phones, tablets, Ring and other security, smart TVs, plugs, switches, thermostats, etc.
It seems everyone working from home, streaming, zooming, etc. also changed things regarding bandwidth.
Most should be able to get by with a 2 node WiFi 5, dual band but ...
