Suggestions for a WIFI mesh system on Rogers Ignite (1Gbps) Internet

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Jul 10th, 2021 11:13 am

Predator76 [OP]: Jr. Member; Dec 1, 2014; 172 posts; 54 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jul 10th, 2021 11:13 am

Suggestions for a WIFI mesh system on Rogers Ignite (1Gbps) Internet

Hi guys!

I currently use rogers ignite (1Gbps) internet, using their modem and 1 complimentary wifi pod.
The modem is on the main floor and wifi pod is on the 2nd. I am in a 3 storey home so its not the greatest on the third and basement.
I have read that getting a mesh system will help improve the strength of the wifi..
What mesh system do you guys recommend?

thanks!

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Jul 10th, 2021 11:18 am

sffpcgtx: Banned; Mar 3, 2021; 707 posts; 359 upvotes

Jul 10th, 2021 11:18 am

Budget friendly......just picked one up myself to use with Bell fiber 500/500, dealing with the same issues you mentioned i.e. dead wifi zones

https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Deco-Whol ... 171&sr=1-1

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Jul 14th, 2021 10:29 pm

JAC: Deal Expert; Apr 16, 2001; 16338 posts; 3069 upvotes

Jul 14th, 2021 10:29 pm

Can you pull or do you already have CAT5 cable pulled to each floor? Hint: in modern homes, telephone jacks may actually be strung with CAT5 cable. If not, you'll want a mesh system with dedicated wireless backhaul.

Some will suggest just getting access points, but having used a Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC LR, I found the config to be a pain in the ass and the range & reception overrated.

As for brands, TP-Link and D-Link are bottom-feeding garbage. I wouldn't use them if they were free. I'm using a Synology RT2600/MR2200 combo with wired backhaul, and I've been pretty happy with it.

Automatic down-votes: Eufy, D-Link, TP-Link, Newegg, Canada Computers, any Chinese-owned cellphone, laptop or IoT device.

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