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submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I currently have an Asus AiMesh setup using Ax6600's with a router and 3 nodes. 2 of which are connected via Ethernet and placed about 250ft away from main router. Recently my non-wired node has lost its backbone connection twice and add to be reset and re-added.

Then today my main router decided it wanted to basically reset to factory on its own and I had to basically start over and re-configure the whole setup and all nodes. Took several hours to troubleshoot and getting Internet working again.

I am looking to switch to more of a pro-sumer setup, but not sure what is recommended.

I want the latest in wifi tech and would really want something that can integrate with network switches to show the whole network picture. I have Gibibit service at my house. I don't have space for anything rack mounted where my modem is.

Any thoughts?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

Is flashing Asus merlin or openwrt an option? Not sure about the mesh nodes though. Hopefully someone else can chime in on this feasibility.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I'm one of those people into Omada. Yes it's not sleek and shiny like unifi but it does an incredibly similar job for a cheaper price. Reliability has been very good for me. No returns or issues yet 🤞

For you I'd start with https://www.tp-link.com/uk/business-networking/omada-router-integrated-router/er7212pc/ it can easily be hidden away.

Add a https://www.tp-link.com/uk/business-networking/omada-wifi-ceiling-mount/eap650/

And / Or

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/business-networking/omada-wifi-wall-plate/eap650-wall/

And your away. Add another any APs you need to the POE switch on the router.

If you want recommendations on a switch let us know how many ports you need.