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Creating a robust WiFi Network in large radio unfriendly house - expert advice welcomed
Hiya I have run a home network comprising 5 Netgear routers (Used as Wireless AP/Hub) with about 8 wired Ethernet points. The WiFi network is very important to us in all areas of what is a fairly...
There should be no issues with using both 2.4 & 5. These two frequencies do not interfere with each other. Using the fastest mode possible. Seldomly, you may have to downgrade the mode if have an older device.
Within a frequency band, each AP should use a separate, non-overlapping channel. At 2.4 GHz, this means using channels 1, 6 and 11. Do the same for 5 GHz. If two APs must use the same channel, put as much distance as possible between them.
Do not use overlapping channels, like 1 and 2. This is the worst case scenario for Wi-Fi between each channel will perceive the other channel as noise, which can significantly impact speeds. It's actually better to use the same channel because devices can politely coordinate with each other to use the channel. This is an excellent explanation that is fairly easy to understand.
Have you considered a mixture of wifi and powerline? The latter has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years. It is especially good for things like TVs, NAS devices, "streamers" and stuff that you do not move around the place.
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Hi Michael
Thanks for the comment and I'm sure you are correct about the powerlines reliability.
I already have a hard-wired ethernet network of eight ports which together with the routers allows us to directly connect about 20 or so peripherals. The main reason for the routers is to provide a strong WiFi signal in several discrete locations.I guess you are suggesting static switches/hubs together with dedicated wireless access points?
It's an interesting idea though
Cheers
Steve T
I was really thinking about rationalising what looks like a complicated network. With powerline plugs that also offer wifi, it should be possible to do away with some switches and reduce the number of routers you need to maintain, and replace when they die!
The reliability, consistency and latency advantages of Ethernet can't be beat. IMHO, I don't see any major upside to use Powerline over Ethernet.
