Maximum distance between access points?

Question

I need to replace an existing mesh network that covers 3 major buildings in about 1 acre of property. &nbsp;What is the greatest distance that Orbi WiFi device can be from one access point to the next?

CrimpOn · Answer

Greatest distance is not a useful question.&nbsp; As long as the satellites can achieve a 2.4G connection to the router, or as long as they are within a 100 meter Ethernet cable connection, they will function.&nbsp; A 2.4G WiFi connection will result in pathetic performance (read: not useful at all).&nbsp; If the units are connected with cable, they will perform normally, but there may be a significant gap where WiFi coverage is inadequate.
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5G WiFi coverage from a WiFi access point is generally pretty good up to 50-60 ft. in open space.&nbsp; Add some walls, and performance often suffers after 35-40 feet.
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My guess is that a typical residential mesh system will not meet expectations.

Oztotl · Answer

Okay, maybe I should&nbsp;rephrase my question. If you install the wireless router at one point in an area “A” and you put a satellite “B” within range of “A” what would be the maximum distance that “B” would connect to a second satellite “C?”&nbsp;

CrimpOn · Answer

Same distance.&nbsp; The radios in router and satellites are identical.
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What system is currently installed?
What is the reason for replacing it?
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Oztotl · Answer

I volunteer at a local non-profit farm / historical site that currently has "Legacy Open Mesh" products that are no longer supported (look at datto | networking.) The network was being managed remotely and there is no local support for the current products so I'd like to have something we can manage locally. &nbsp;The site has 6 major access points, two in a barn that houses the modem and router from Xfinity, they aren't a real&nbsp;issue, 1 at the &nbsp;Sugar House right next door, again no real issues. The&nbsp;issue is at the remote buildings, a restroom that houses 1 of the access points, about 35 yards away&nbsp;(to help cover an open field) and &nbsp;2 access points in &nbsp;a pavilion about 75 yards away from the barn. &nbsp;I installed a line of site wireless router from the barn to the&nbsp;pavilion so I do a strong signal there. &nbsp;The issue is getting off the older equipment and onto something that will cover the above mention area PLUS the field in between&nbsp;for events, like Artisan markets where the vendors want access to WiFI for transactions. The mesh solution seems like an obvious fix since I can set up a secured network (security cameras and the like) &amp; a guest network for the vendors. &nbsp;I was hoping with the mesh, I could hop from one access point to another cutting latency down to a minimum.&nbsp;Any suggestions welcomed.

FURRYe38 · Answer

If there were not any obstructions in the middle, I would guess 100 feet distances in between. If building materials are in the mix, then some where half that to 60-70 feet depending.&nbsp;

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