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Can I fake a mesh network just by setting the SSID and password on the access points to the same as the "main" one and just picking different wireless channels for each band? Ethernet backhaul to the router.Â
Yes, that sounds like a normal/traditional wireless network with multiple access points?
It will probably work fine.
Depending on whether or not the devices support hand-over, you might find that your phone, laptop etc are a bit reluctant to switch to a closer access point when the signal gets low. That's one of the features most(all?) real mesh devices have that makes them work seamlessly.
as multi21 says, its the handover to another node when you get to the other end of the house that is magic part.
How big is the space you are trying to cover?
Three-storey narrow house with foil-backed plasterboard everywhere.Â
It is just the handover, but that is literally the thing that makes a mesh system a joy to live with versus the clunky hassle of a non-mesh.
Yup, what they said.
Same issue (and same principle of operation) with Powerline systems that run on the mains plugs, the main router will weakly connect to your phone all round the house, but if you want watch Netflix in the bath you need to switch the wifi on your phone off and on again to force it to connect to the strongest signal.Â
It's fine in the shed though because you walk out of range of the house.
I now run it as 3 separate networks. There's the "wifi" that everyones phones connect to, there's the "powerlines" that are limited to static things like the TV, smart plugs, etc. And the shed, which has a different name just so it's obvious if your laptop is still connected to the house.
I now run it as 3 separate networks. There's the "wifi" that everyones phones connect to, there's the "powerlines" that are limited to static things like the TV, smart plugs, etc. And the shed, which has a different name just so it's obvious if your laptop is still connected to the house
It's basically what I do.
The expensive router is "WiFi" for the house and works well, except for the cheapo smart bulbs I got from Tesco. They're now connected via mini travel routers dotted about the place, there's no SSID issues because it's not like the bedroom light is suddenly going to appear in the kitchen.