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Setting up AC3000 for sprawling ranch house
I am looking to setup a mesh network in my daughter’s long sprawling ranch house. The square footage is 2700 ft, 5 bedrooms, plus 5 other rooms. The layout leans more toward a long rectangle than a...
FURRYe38 wrote:
2700sq ft is a bit small for a 3 pack. I would try a base router and 1 satellite. I have a 5000sq ft home two level multiple rooms and use the base router upstairs at one end of the house and the satellite at the other end. about 40 feet in between. 30 feet is recommended between base router and satellite to begin with depending upon building materials. wood and dry wall doesn't present much of a problem. Older homes or building of concrete, this can pose a problem for wifi signal penetration.
Have had zero issues with wired back haul. Have there network switches in between my router and satellite.
The size of a house is NOT a factor in the WIFI world, unless you're trying to push the signal from one end to the other. It's range NOT house size.
The router will be in the middle of the house. Then I have about 45 ft to the first satellite going one way, and 40 ft to the second satellite going the opposite way. Very long, skinny space. Are there any down-sides to using the RBR50 router and two RBS50 satellites? Would using one of the wall plug satellite models in the location that does not need ethernet connections make better sense?
If your placing the router in the middle and have a satellite on opposing sides, that distance, you'll be fine. Just wanted to make sure you don't get too much over lap between them.
Any other wifi nieghbors near by?
A plug in would work as well if theres not much need for internet access at a remote location. Of course, the satellite you get in the box will work as well. The 3 pack should cover your household nicely in that configuration.
MargeE wrote:
The router will be in the middle of the house. Then I have about 45 ft to the first satellite going one way, and 40 ft to the second satellite going the opposite way. Very long, skinny space. Are there any down-sides to using the RBR50 router and two RBS50 satellites? Would using one of the wall plug satellite models in the location that does not need ethernet connections make better sense?
There are no neighbors close enough that I can see their networks, so that is probably a good thing. Thanks for your help - I really appreciate it!
Good. then you should be interference free.
Set one up and see how it goes.
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MargeE wrote:
There are no neighbors close enough that I can see their networks, so that is probably a good thing. Thanks for your help - I really appreciate it!
MargeE wrote:
The router will be in the middle of the house. Then I have about 45 ft to the first satellite going one way, and 40 ft to the second satellite going the opposite way. Very long, skinny space. Are there any down-sides to using the RBR50 router and two RBS50 satellites? Would using one of the wall plug satellite models in the location that does not need ethernet connections make better sense?
Having the router in the middle of the house is the best possible option other than being elevated at that point would make it even better. 40-45 feet might be a push. I would try it. The Sat will tell you (magenta light) if the signal is not good. If you do get the magenta light, let it sit there for about 30 minutes to see if it clears. If it stays magenta then you'll have to either move the Sat or router closer together. Good luck.
Thanks for the suggestions! I can get the router up to the top shelf of the closet - hadn't thought about that. Every little bit helps, right?
