New Mesh package

wizard · 24 Dec 2022 at 12:53

Have decided to upgrade my current Orbi 353 pacage. Main restriction is support for 25-30 devices. I never thought I would need to go above this but I need to now!

Looking for:

1. Mesh router + 2 nodes
2. WiFi 6 or 6E
3. Possibly separate SSids for 2.4 and 5Ghz
4. Tri-band if possible
5. Budget of £400ish

Any other recommendations would be appreciated.

ChrisD. · 24 Dec 2022 at 13:37

I run about 30 devices off a single access point.

wizard · 24 Dec 2022 at 14:40

ChrisD. said:
I run about 30 devices off a single access point.

Unfortunately technology is very addictive! I have disabled some but still over 33.

WJA96 · 27 Dec 2022 at 03:57

wizard said:
Unfortunately technology is very addictive! I have disabled some but still over 33.

I think you missed the point @Chris D was making. 33 devices is not a lot for a single decent access point. And, if placed properly, a single ceiling mounted access point would probably replace your Orbi gear.

I like the Huawei AX3 for meshes. They're cheap, and they work.

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3 WiFi6 routers for £80 is good value by any stretch of the imagination.