Question

Is it possible to have to many mesh units online? Like to much overlay?  

Answer 1

This is an example of overlap. My mesh "Skynet" is using as much as it can. And IMBTA from the looks of the neighbors crowded onto one channel.  

Comments

Kersten, what’s the software you’re using to check WiFi coverage?  

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He appears to be using 'wifi analyzer'

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@atheling indeed it is.  

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@atheling that's the one

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That was my go to for a long time, I like to use wifiman now

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@carrero2325 what’s the equivalent for iPhone?  

Answer 2

I have an Eero mesh system with about 6 units scattered across my home.  

Answer 3

I have 6 unit Netgear Orbi system around my house even in back yard and everything is way better than perfect. Just ensure your wifi channel is not the same with your neighbor’s.  

Answer 4

Yes, 2. 4 ghz band only has 3 non-overlapping channels. more than three in a small area will cause interference. They will still work but speed and reliability will suffer the more interference there is. 5 ghz has more channels so critical devices could be moved to 5Ghz for more reliability, but 5 ghz has a shorter range.  

Answer 5

It is important too not be on the same channel as a neighbor. If that happens, switch too a different channel.  

Comments

I have the Linksys velop system. I must say. they lack tools to properly layout your system! As expensive as it is. you would think they would have a better tool system!  

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@edra410 I do as well. The lack of manual channel selection is aggravating, but the automatic channel search works well enough.  

Answer 6

Yes, read the manual. I think tp-link has a limit of 7 or 10, they all have a limit on the nodes.  

Answer 7

The limit is more going to be how dense your mesh is. If they are too close together they have issues with backhaul communication and your devices may have trouble with picking a single AP and bounce around. You want each mesh unit to have a good connection to At lest one, preferably 2-3 other nodes. This will minimize dead spots, and allow for some level of redundancy if one the modes were to go offline.