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Multiple Network names/passwords
Hello! I own a 6,800 sq. ft, 8 unit. Airbnb property. I have an Orbi router (RBR20) with 2 satellites (both RBS20), because the website showed me that this mesh system could cover 6,000 sq. ft. H...
sojourn_out wrote:Hello!
I own a 6,800 sq. ft, 8 unit. Airbnb property. I have an Orbi router (RBR20) with 2 satellites (both RBS20), because the website showed me that this mesh system could cover 6,000 sq. ft.
However, all 8 units do not receive the same coverage. I need to get some extra satellites or Orbi Voice devices, but I am in need of help with this.
Our main goal is to have a different wifi name and password for each Unit.
Ex. Unit 1s wifi name would be Sojourn1, PW: SojournUnit1
Unit 2; Sojourn2; SojournUnit2and so on.
Is there a way I can do this with multiple routers or satellites?
What would be the best recommendation?
Thanks for taking time to help!
To do this correctly you would need Enterprise APs controlled through a central management system, which could get quite expensive. Wiring the building and adding multiple routers may have interference issues, because of 8 routers in a small area.
Since the RBR20 is a less powerful Orbi system with less coverage, it would be cheaper to get a more powerful Orbi system like the RBK53 and add more satellites to it. Depending on the layout of the building, 1 router and 4 satellites may cover it. However you will have 1 WIFI SSID for main and 1 WIFI SSID for guest.
Mstrbig Is this what you would recommend then?
sojourn_out wrote:Mstrbig Is this what you would recommend then?
Correct. The best solution is to stay with a more powerful Orbi system, forget the multiple SSIDs, as the expense can get costly, and add satellites as needed.
What I find interesting is that when I reached out about the best Wifi Mesh System, that would cover over 6000 sq. ft. I was told to get the RBK20.
But you are telling me that this mesh system does not provide that coverage?
