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RAX80 and two WAX214 APs network setup
Hi all, I'm new here. I need advice and best methodology to set up our home network. Our home is 3 stories with basement. One WAX214 (C) in Basement, One WAX214 (B) on first floor and RAX80 (A) on se...
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and 📡 satellite(s)? 30 feet or more is recommended in between router and APs📡 to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
The WAX will be running in AP mode? Not familiar with these models. Do they support Extender mode or just APs? If APs, you'll need to run all 3 items on far apart different channels to avoid noise and collisions.
Square footage is about 2,800
Distance from Basement AP to RAX80 Router is about 80 feet over POE cable.
Distance from 1st floor AP to Router is about the 30 feet over POE cable.
As to the modes for the WAX214s, I was guessing AP mode for both.