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Does Wifi 6e not also use a 5ghz and 2.4ghz signal as well. So if you can't use the 6ghz it will fall back on the other frequency.
Mesh or different router
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Soldato
I didn’t interpret it in that way at all
You definitely can have too much WLAN because there are only so many non-overlapping channels and each AP needs to be in a separate channel. That said, for perfectly good reasons (absolutely perfect coverage, multiplication of ports from one cable, maximisation of sales value) I will very often install an in-wall access point in every room in the property. I can always turn an access point off if there is too much interference.
Soldato
It’s a extra 6GHz signal on top of the existing 5GHz and 2.4GHz signals. The benefit is you have 20% more opportunities to carry data (simplistically you have 6000 on/off opportunities rather than 5000 or 2400) but the opportunities are closer together so there is more chance they will bump into something and bounce back. That’s why 2.4GHz gives such good penetration (and therefore coverage vs. 5GHz).
Soldato
Mesh uses all the same channel, and overlapping isn't an issue. In fact, it's required.I didn’t interpret it in that way at all
You definitely can have too much WLAN because there are only so many non-overlapping channels and each AP needs to be in a separate channel. That said, for perfectly good reasons (absolutely perfect coverage, multiplication of ports from one cable, maximisation of sales value) I will very often install an in-wall access point in every room in the property. I can always turn an access point off if there is too much interference.
Soldato
What I meant was, if you've got a 6e access point, it's not going to ever perform worse than wifi 6 or below, because if the 6ghz can't penetrate a wall, then the 5ghz or 2.4 will. Which is all a previous generation access point could achieve anyway.
Soldato
Which is another good reason not to use Mesh. If they’re using the same channel then your clients will have to compete with the access points for bandwidth.
Sorry I didn't respond just been tied up, so I wanted to test some of the theory regards mesh ect., current router have been setup that I couldn't have separate 2.4 and 5ghz wifi, so I change the settings turning this Pro mesh off think and was able to have 2 separate wifi like I use to on old ISP, this allowed me to monitor where I loose signal, so having phones connected to 2.4 and 5 once I got upstairs phone disconnected from 5ghz and connected to 2.4, I'm able to get wifi upstairs in to rooms just not at full speed, makes me wonder how well the mesh will work if I buy it? And maybe access point would just be more simple, also wonder if having better router would fix the wifi signal, Unifi sounds great but to mount on ceiling I would need to rip up the floors up again to run a cable which I don't won't to do it again.
Soldato
The two mesh units would communicate to each other via the network cable. You only see one network, but as you walk upstairs your phone will start talking to the upstairs unit instead of the downstairs one. You won't even know it's happening - it's a seamless transition.
You can create a similar, less seamless effect using multiple access points, with the right configuration. However a Mesh system does all that work for you. All you need to do is plug them in, and they'll self-optimise and sort everything else out.
You can create a similar, less seamless effect using multiple access points, with the right configuration. However a Mesh system does all that work for you. All you need to do is plug them in, and they'll self-optimise and sort everything else out.
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Ok so mesh it is, question remains which one now, the P9 appealed due to power line, I'm not worried in house as will use two units for now, one downstairs conected to upstairs unit via ethernet cable, might place the 3rd unit far end of kitchin and might be able to pick up wifi in shed is not very far as kitchen is in extension, just wonder if there AC1200 is enough in today standards.
Soldato
P9 doesn't need to use powerline, it's just a handy addition. So you can still use a P9 over an M9, even if the powerline option to the shed doesn't work out.
AC1200 is fine for about 90mbps.
AC1200 is fine for about 90mbps.
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This nonsense again.
I can browse the internet over wifi, or do a wifi call, unplug the AP I'm connected and the transition to the other AP is completely seamless with no noticeable drop on the call. I did zero configuration for this to work. I just plugged it in and it sorted it all out.
I get you like meshes, that's fine, but don't make false statements.
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Soldato
I've had exactly the setup you describe, so I know exactly what it's like - and those style of access points are now sitting in a cupboard gathering dust.This nonsense again.
I can browse the internet over wifi, or do a wifi call, unplug the AP I'm connected and the transition to the other AP is completely seamless with no noticeable drop on the call. I did zero configuration for this to work. I just plugged it in and it sorted it all out.
I get you like meshes, that's fine, but don't make false statements.
I get you don't like Mesh. But all you're achieving by derailing this thread is confusing the Op who's asked about using Mesh in his scenario (not yours) - which your given solution doesn't work for.
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Just a reminder of your contribution - in-case you want to take the stand about talking actual nonsense.
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Well it is, because it can’t penetrate as well. Remember we’re talking about a house here, with walls and stuff.
Soldato
Do you mean just the 6ghz signal?
Because a Wifi 6E access point has 2.4ghz, 5ghz and 6ghz. How is it's range going to be lower?
I'm talking specifically about the higher frequency of 6 Ghz and the speed it provides. People don't buy 6E APs for the 2.4 Ghz range.
Soldato
But, that's not what you wrote. What you wrote was actually incorrect and misleading for someone who's asking for advice about wifi and doesn't know better.
Soldato
Instead of me arguing why to use Mesh, you could just refer to tp links site.
www.tp-link.com
What is Mesh WiFi? | Whole Home Mesh WiFi | TP-Link
Mesh WiFi is a whole home WiFi system built to eliminate dead zones and to provide uninterrupted WiFi throughout your home.
www.tp-link.com
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I'll make sure to add that the 6 Ghz signal has much less range in the future (when there's walls and stuff).
Twice now you've said devices seamlessly transition between mesh devices and that they don't with APs. Completely incorrect and misleading.
Soldato
Whatever. Op, all the info you'll need is on the TP link site.
Chris, you can complain to TP Link on twitter and tell them they're wrong, because I'm done arguing.
Chris, you can complain to TP Link on twitter and tell them they're wrong, because I'm done arguing.
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