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Looking for a Mesh wired add-on to the R7800
We currently have a R7800 router that works pretty well, but has a few dead spots at the far end of the house and outside. Looking to get a mesh extender, but have the ability to add it wired (inste...
colsoncj wrote:So right now the R7800 hits most of the house except the attached garage ring camera mounted outside... which is literally on the farthest opposite side of the structure.... See attached. Red star is the R7800, green is the ring camera that has a weak 2.4 signal. ----if you could centrally locate the router, you might not even need an extender.
You can also see the new detatched garage, which is going to be about 50' to 75' away from the attached garage.----that is a good distance. Any chance you ran an ethernet or coax wire to the detached garage?
Thought about using the EX7500 or EX8000 near the attached garage (that side of the main house) to help the ring camera, the attached garage, and the basement corner which is weak too. Then, do something else for the shop (like another R7800), especially since it would be router -> extender -> extender to hit the shop, if even possible (doubtful at that distance).----i'd agree, doubtful at that distance. If it did work, you might have atrocious speeds. Again, if you ran ethernet or coax to it, no problems.
I honestly would probably be happier with a full mesh system once the garage is in place so I dont have two "networks".... but is it worth the extra coin and getting rid of a good R7800 to do it?----debatable, and not my place to choose for you. You might get decent $ back for selling the R7800 to offset some cost. Its still a solid router and well performing.
Also... EX7500 to EX8000... for the little extra bit I need, is the 8000 worth it, or just go 7500?---again, debatable on performance you want. Or would there be a better mesh extender to get that extra little bit on that side of the house?----If you're not needing access point mode, again, the RBS40V has mesh extender mode. Its cheaper than both and performs the same as the EX7500 (plus it has a alexa built in for music). If you're needing access point mode, then I'd go with the EX8000 because in access point mode, it functions as a true triband. the EX7500 isn't worth it as an extender with the price of the RBS40V and its mesh extender mode.
This would be what I'd do.
so if only needing a wireless mesh extender: i'd get RBS40V
If needing mesh extender plus potential access point: EX8000
If any plans of going Orbi AC (not AX) in future: RBS40V
So right now the R7800 hits most of the house except the attached garage ring camera mounted outside... which is literally on the farthest opposite side of the structure.... See attached. Red star is the R7800, green is the ring camera that has a weak 2.4 signal.
You can also see the new detatched garage, which is going to be about 50' to 75' away from the attached garage.
Thought about using the EX7500 or EX8000 near the attached garage (that side of the main house) to help the ring camera, the attached garage, and the basement corner which is weak too. Then, do something else for the shop (like another R7800), especially since it would be router -> extender -> extender to hit the shop, if even possible (doubtful at that distance).
I honestly would probably be happier with a full mesh system once the garage is in place so I dont have two "networks".... but is it worth the extra coin and getting rid of a good R7800 to do it?
Also... EX7500 to EX8000... for the little extra bit I need, is the 8000 worth it, or just go 7500? Or would there be a better mesh extender to get that extra little bit on that side of the house?
colsoncj wrote:So right now the R7800 hits most of the house except the attached garage ring camera mounted outside... which is literally on the farthest opposite side of the structure.... See attached. Red star is the R7800, green is the ring camera that has a weak 2.4 signal. ----if you could centrally locate the router, you might not even need an extender.
You can also see the new detatched garage, which is going to be about 50' to 75' away from the attached garage.----that is a good distance. Any chance you ran an ethernet or coax wire to the detached garage?
Thought about using the EX7500 or EX8000 near the attached garage (that side of the main house) to help the ring camera, the attached garage, and the basement corner which is weak too. Then, do something else for the shop (like another R7800), especially since it would be router -> extender -> extender to hit the shop, if even possible (doubtful at that distance).----i'd agree, doubtful at that distance. If it did work, you might have atrocious speeds. Again, if you ran ethernet or coax to it, no problems.
I honestly would probably be happier with a full mesh system once the garage is in place so I dont have two "networks".... but is it worth the extra coin and getting rid of a good R7800 to do it?----debatable, and not my place to choose for you. You might get decent $ back for selling the R7800 to offset some cost. Its still a solid router and well performing.
Also... EX7500 to EX8000... for the little extra bit I need, is the 8000 worth it, or just go 7500?---again, debatable on performance you want. Or would there be a better mesh extender to get that extra little bit on that side of the house?----If you're not needing access point mode, again, the RBS40V has mesh extender mode. Its cheaper than both and performs the same as the EX7500 (plus it has a alexa built in for music). If you're needing access point mode, then I'd go with the EX8000 because in access point mode, it functions as a true triband. the EX7500 isn't worth it as an extender with the price of the RBS40V and its mesh extender mode.
This would be what I'd do.
so if only needing a wireless mesh extender: i'd get RBS40V
If needing mesh extender plus potential access point: EX8000
If any plans of going Orbi AC (not AX) in future: RBS40V
So right now the R7800 hits most of the house except the attached garage ring camera mounted outside... which is literally on the farthest opposite side of the structure.... See attached. Red star is the R7800, green is the ring camera that has a weak 2.4 signal. ----if you could centrally locate the router, you might not even need an extender. I wish I could centrally locate the router... probably is all the hard wires are fished to that spot... so I'd have to fish a new one to a central location and back, which would need to be either on the 2nd floor or basement... basically screwed :(
You can also see the new detatched garage, which is going to be about 50' to 75' away from the attached garage.----that is a good distance. Any chance you ran an ethernet or coax wire to the detached garage? Haven't built it yet, but will be running a new ethernet line from the R7800's current location (basically tapping that unused basement line I mentioned earlier) to the new garage, so will have wired access there.
Thought about using the EX7500 or EX8000 near the attached garage (that side of the main house) to help the ring camera, the attached garage, and the basement corner which is weak too. Then, do something else for the shop (like another R7800), especially since it would be router -> extender -> extender to hit the shop, if even possible (doubtful at that distance).----i'd agree, doubtful at that distance. If it did work, you might have atrocious speeds. Again, if you ran ethernet or coax to it, no problems. Agree... the EX7500 would just be to fix the house coverage... you're absolutely right to get it to the detached garage, it would just flat suck. Hence the ethernet hardline going out there.
I honestly would probably be happier with a full mesh system once the garage is in place so I dont have two "networks".... but is it worth the extra coin and getting rid of a good R7800 to do it?----debatable, and not my place to choose for you. You might get decent $ back for selling the R7800 to offset some cost. Its still a solid router and well performing. Internet doesnt decide for you anymore? LOL (joking). Very true, and it is a 6 or half dozen scenario.
Also... EX7500 to EX8000... for the little extra bit I need, is the 8000 worth it, or just go 7500?---again, debatable on performance you want. Or would there be a better mesh extender to get that extra little bit on that side of the house?----If you're not needing access point mode, again, the RBS40V has mesh extender mode. Its cheaper than both and performs the same as the EX7500 (plus it has a alexa built in for music). If you're needing access point mode, then I'd go with the EX8000 because in access point mode, it functions as a true triband. the EX7500 isn't worth it as an extender with the price of the RBS40V and its mesh extender mode.
This would be what I'd do.
so if only needing a wireless mesh extender: i'd get RBS40V
If needing mesh extender plus potential access point: EX8000
If any plans of going Orbi AC (not AX) in future: RBS40V
Decent recommendation!!! I'm thinking go mesh extender for the house/attached garage/basement, then grab something to fill the role of just the shop with a separate SSID. Based on your recommendation, use the RBS40V with the R7800 for the house. May try to get the RBSV40 in the kitchen to take advantage of the music aspect. or dining (both on the opposite side of the R7800.