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Can someone school me in Home Mesh WiFi please, I’m having issues with ATT Fiber
Posted on 1/28/24 at 8:25 am
Posted on 1/28/24 at 8:25 am
So I called Att and they said that every thing with my system looks good on their end and stated that I may have to many things connected to WiFi. I do have a few things like TVs, plugs, bulbs, ps5 and stuff like that. Some of these things will not read the WiFi but most will. A friend of mine recommended Eero Poe 6 items but kinda confused about the technology. Can anyone give me the “for dummies” rundown and the equipment I may need.
I just have the router provided by Att Fiber.
I just have the router provided by Att Fiber.
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Posted on 1/28/24 at 8:34 am to Tigeralltheway
It's not too difficult to set up a new WIFI system outside of the ATT gateway. You need to login to the ATT unit, turn off the WIFI channels, both 2.4 and 5ghz. I would put the new WIFI system into access point mode, that way your ATT gateway will handle the routing. Also, name the new WIFI systems SSID(what your devices see) the same as your ATT gateway and use the same password. That way your devices will automatically connect. If you go with a mesh system, place the nodes around your house, your devices will connect to the strongest signal.
Posted on 1/28/24 at 9:17 am to Tigeralltheway
the at&t hardware is pretty solid. You shouldn't "need" anything different. You may want to setup an IoT SSID that is only 2.4ghz, though.
Posted on 1/28/24 at 10:44 am to Tigeralltheway
Check to make sure the ATT router has been set up for enough ip addresses for your environment.
I've seen ATT routers set up for a maximum of 30 but it is easy to exceed 30+ wifi devices.
I've seen ATT routers set up for a maximum of 30 but it is easy to exceed 30+ wifi devices.
Posted on 1/28/24 at 9:50 pm to Tigeralltheway
Which router? Some of theirs are better than others.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 7:30 am to ArkLaTexTiger
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Check to make sure the ATT router has been set up for enough ip addresses for your environment.
I've seen ATT routers set up for a maximum of 30 but it is easy to exceed 30+ wifi devices.
I had eero issues with over 20 devices, which is just another reason i dont reccommend them
Posted on 1/29/24 at 8:00 am to Tigeralltheway
Will your hypothetical setup be totally wireless or do you have the option for a couple wired access points?
Posted on 1/29/24 at 8:33 am to GrammarKnotsi
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had eero issues with over 20 devices, which is just another reason i dont reccommend them
What generation? I have Pro 6/ Pro 6e combination and have issues with a large number of connected devices. Each Eero device supports up to 50 wireless connections if I remember correctly.
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:23 am to Wiseguy
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What generation?
Pro6..
Had a thread or two here about them before i moved to the TpLinks
Posted on 1/29/24 at 9:55 am to GrammarKnotsi
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TpLinks
I don't have any mesh devices, but I've personally had WAY better luck with Tp's than netgear, Belkin and Linksys equipment I've tried.
This post was edited on 1/29/24 at 9:58 am
Posted on 1/31/24 at 4:32 pm to Tigeralltheway
I set up an ASUS Zenwifi mesh system. It’s been working great so far. I have AT&T fiber 1 gig speed.
I also used the coaxial cables that run through my house to hardline connect the satellite units back to the main mesh routers-called a MoCA connection. My system is tri-band and by connecting them over MoCA it allows me to use all 3 bands for maximum speed.
Devices that are WiFi 6 capable are getting speeds of about 650 Mbps. I think it has been a good investment for me and even when we had tons of people at the house for the holidays there was no noticeable loss of speed or devices getting booted from the WiFi.
I currently have about 30 devices connected to WiFi.
I also used the coaxial cables that run through my house to hardline connect the satellite units back to the main mesh routers-called a MoCA connection. My system is tri-band and by connecting them over MoCA it allows me to use all 3 bands for maximum speed.
Devices that are WiFi 6 capable are getting speeds of about 650 Mbps. I think it has been a good investment for me and even when we had tons of people at the house for the holidays there was no noticeable loss of speed or devices getting booted from the WiFi.
I currently have about 30 devices connected to WiFi.
Posted on 1/31/24 at 4:42 pm to Tigeralltheway
quote:
I just have the router provided by Att Fiber.
We switched to AT&T fiber last year and I gave their device a shot for a few days, but it was crap in my house. I put it in bypass and went back to Nest wifi. Night and day difference.
Posted on 1/31/24 at 7:59 pm to Tigeralltheway
UPDATE:
Set up a TP-Link Ax3000 system and it works better than ever. Thanks for suggestions!
Set up a TP-Link Ax3000 system and it works better than ever. Thanks for suggestions!
Posted on 1/31/24 at 8:24 pm to Twincam
quote:I wish there was a step by step tutorial on this aimed at those who have never done anything like this before.
You need to login to the ATT unit, turn off the WIFI channels, both 2.4 and 5ghz. I would put the new WIFI system into access point mode, that way your ATT gateway will handle the routing. Also, name the new WIFI systems SSID(what your devices see) the same as your ATT gateway and use the same password. That way your devices will automatically connect. If you go with a mesh system, place the nodes around your house, your devices will connect to the strongest signa
Posted on 1/31/24 at 10:04 pm to AlxTgr
Look up “Dong knows Tech” page on YouTube. There should be a video showing how to put the AT&T gateway in pass through mode.
That’s what I used to setup my mesh system. There should be a long write-up and a video tutorial with it.
That’s what I used to setup my mesh system. There should be a long write-up and a video tutorial with it.
This post was edited on 1/31/24 at 10:06 pm
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