For example, when I set up the network initially I put the two mesh points where I thought they'd work best. You can adjust them, bend them to point towards the router, and best of all - move them at will. The mesh points plug into the wall and just sit there. For example, I could add a second router (not a mesh point) upstairs and plug it into the wall (so it's "wire backed"). It's the second router idea that is most compelling for multi-floor buildings that also have a wired network. The slick part is that you can add mesh points OR a second router. I would suspect I could get away with buying just the AmpliFi Router (around US$133) and maybe one mesh point extender but the price for all three (router + 2 mesh points) is decent.
I'm finding myself sitting in different rooms than I did before just because I can roam without thinking about it. I'll find the kids in odd corners with an iPad, behind a couch in the play room where they couldn't get signal before. For example, one mesh point covers the living area fantastically (as does the router itself) while the other covers the garage (not that it needs it) and the entire office.īetween the main router and the two included mesh points there are NO dead spots in the house. It's the union of all three of these maps that gives the clear picture. These two maps below are the relative strengths of just the mesh points. It's that "meshing" of n number of access points that is the whole point. Don't worry, it's one SSID and your computers will only see ONE network - it's just advanced tools that see each point. That means in my list of networks in the Survey tool my "HanselMesh" network appears three times.
#AMPLIFI WIFI MAC#
When you do a Wifi Survey the " Mesh Points" will show up as the same SSID (the same wireless network) but they'll have different MAC Address.
Note that this improvement is JUST using the AmpliFi main router. They can transmit and receive via 3 streams at a low level. This is the consumer (or "prosumer") version of the technology that Ubiquiti (UBNT) uses in their commercial products.ĪmpliFi HD includes the router and two "mesh points." These are extenders that use a mesh tech called 3x3 MIMO. Mesh Networking products are reaching the consumer at a solid price point with solid tech so I thought it was time to make the switch.īelow is the same map with the same locations, except using the AmpliFi HD (High-Density) Home Wi-Fi System from Ubiquiti Networks. I like the easy setup of a consumer device with minimal moving parts. I tried it out in 2010 and it worked OK, but I want my network to "just work" 100% of the time, out of the box.
#AMPLIFI WIFI HOW TO#
If you know how to do this kind of thing (and enjoy it) then more power to you. SIDE BAR: It is certainly possible to take two routers and combine them into one network with a shared SSID. Again, it's OK but it's starting to be annoying and I wanted to see if I could fix it. You can also guess where concrete walls are, as well as the angles of certain vectors that pass through thick walls diagonally and affect the signal. You can guess from the map that the router is under the stairs in the middle. It's "fine" but it's not epic if you move around. As a general rule in a single room or small house, 5GHz is better and you'll absolutely notice it with video streaming like Netflix.īelow is a map of the 5GHz single for my single TP-Link router. Note that when you're using a WiFi Survey app you need to take into consideration if you're measuring 2.4GHz that gives you better distance at slower speeds, or 5GHz that can give you a much faster connection at the cost of range. Here's the signal stretch of the TP-Link.
#AMPLIFI WIFI WINDOWS 10#
There's a number of great WiFi Survey Apps but I was impressed with the simplicity of this Windows 10 WiFi Survey app, so I used it to measure the signals around my house, superimposed with a picture of the floor plan. Additionally I've found myself wanting more control over the kids' internet access. However, as the kids get older and the number of mobile devices (and smart(ish) devices) in the house increase, the dead wifi spots have become more and more noticeable. I've been very happy with the TP-Link AC3200 Router I got two years ago. Your use of these links gives me walking around money. Buy one via my Amazon referral links so I can keep blogging in my spare time AND buy tacos.
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