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maccabout2
Dec 31, 2021Guide
AX 4200 best Installation in 4 level home
Just bought the AX4200 wifi 6 system with 2 satelites for improved wifi quality in my 4 level home (including concrete basement). Internet router is currently in the basement, next to the internet bo...
- Jan 02, 2022
That generation of homes tends to be a bit challenging as a lot of them were built with plaster lathe on the interior walls. Tended to have metal in the plaster and do an excellent job of blocking wifi. Not sure about your place or if it was remodeled at all.
But I'd try several positions to see what works best.
plemans
Dec 31, 2021Guru - Experienced User
there's not a simple answer for you.
In terms of the router, the best location is centrally located. Its not always the case since you have 2x satellites.
In terms of the satellites. Sometimes you have to play around with them as objects in the walls/ceilings can block signal.
When I first started using mesh, I would setup the system and leave it for about a week and then move the satellites around. Each time I would test each location to see which was th best. The good thing is you only have 2 satellites to move around and test. I tested from 1 to 4 satellites and did a lot of moving around. It took a while.
So there isn't a simple answer other than to try different locations to see what works best.