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Better WiFi setup to replace mesh (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by [B] to c/homenetworking@selfhosted.forum
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I'm a newbie trying to put an efficient WiFi network throughout my ~3500 sq ft house. I have gigabit Internet service through Verizon, with a Fios router downstairs and an existing Google WiFi mesh setup that I think is the root cause of the existing inefficiency. My home is not wired for Ethernet but is for coax.

I'd like to understand roughly what I should buy to replace this mesh system with something better. Is it:

  • A new (wireless?) router
  • 2-3 wireless access points (Wifi 5? 6? 6E? Brand recommendations? Same brand as the router?)
  • 3-4 MoCA 2.5 adapters (if MoCA is a reasonable approach)

I'd love to avoid solutions that involve doing a lot of handy work (running cable, ceiling mounting access points, etc.) or a very complicated IT setup (rack mounts, always-on computers, etc.). I do not have cable, and I have heard that MoCA could get shared with the neighbors, so I'd like to prevent that. Any recommendations?

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[–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

imo the answer is not only new, non-mesh wifi, but AccessPoints that have a controller, to intelligently hand off clients as they move thru the house

I went with tp-link omada stuff

reasonably priced

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    [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Don't discount Moca, as if it is deployed correctly, it is a solid solution where running data cables is challenging or just more than what the homeowner is willing to tackle.

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    • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    Just wiring up your existing mesh kit with moca is likely to be the cheapest solution and potentially as good as a full on AP solution with controller.

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