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== Small (1-2 Room) Homes == | == Small (1-2 Room) Homes == | ||
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== Extra Large (8+ Rooms) Homes == | == Extra Large (8+ Rooms) Homes == | ||
''Homes over 4,500 square feet.'' Most extra large homes will have more than eight rooms. For homes this large we recommend using one of the options below. | ''Homes over 4,500 square feet.'' Most extra large homes will have more than eight rooms. For homes this large we recommend using one of the options below. | ||
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For most users, a whole-home mesh WiFi system will suffice, usually with the compromise of trading WiFi coverage for wireless speed. A mesh WiFi system typically has a main router module that connects directly to your UTOPIA equipment. Satellite nodes or access points that connect to the main module, can then be placed around your house for full WiFi coverage. Together, these create a single and seamless wireless network and share the same wireless name (SSID) and password. | For most users, a whole-home mesh WiFi system will suffice, usually with the compromise of trading WiFi coverage for wireless speed. A mesh WiFi system typically has a main router module that connects directly to your UTOPIA equipment. Satellite nodes or access points that connect to the main module, can then be placed around your house for full WiFi coverage. Together, these create a single and seamless wireless network and share the same wireless name (SSID) and password. | ||
Please note: While Mesh can help cover more floor space, it often trades coverage for speed. You may see lower speeds than expected going with a mesh option. The following recommendations have performed the best for us, with little to no compromise. | Please note: While Mesh can help cover more floor space, it often trades coverage for speed. You may see lower speeds than expected going with a mesh option. The following recommendations have performed the best for us, with little to no compromise. | ||
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| style="width: 300px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;"| '''TP-Link Archer Deco M9Plus''' <br> [[File:TP-LinkDecoM9Plus.jpg|200px]] | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;"| '''TP-Link Archer Deco M9Plus''' <br> [[File:TP-LinkDecoM9Plus.jpg|200px]] | ||
| style="width: 300px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;"| '''Netgear Orbi''' <br>[[File:NetgearOrbi.png|200px]] | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;"| '''Netgear Orbi''' <br>[[File:NetgearOrbi.png|200px]] | ||
+ | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;"| '''AmpliFi MeshPoint HD''' <br> [[File:AFi R.jpg|200px]] <p> '''Standalone Wireless Router.'''</p> <p> Requires additional Meshpoints or Antennas for more coverage. </p> | ||
+ | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;"| '''AmpliFi HD Mesh Router''' <br> [[File:Meshpoint.png|200px]] <p> '''Antenna Only.'''</p> <p> Requires AmpliFi MeshPoint Wireless Router. </p> | ||
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+ | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "The TP-Link Deco can guarantee a strong WiFi that will cover every corner of your home up to 6,500 square feet. These devices are a Tri-Band WiFi that creates a fast and secure connection to every devices you have. The Deco M9 Plus also will connect to and allow you to control your TP-Link smart home devices with out the need of an additional hub." <p>[https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-m9-plus/#specifications Product Specifications] </p> <p>[https://www.tp-link.com/us/user-guides/deco-m9-plus_v1&v2/ User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> TP-Link Deco Mobile App </p> <p>[[Recommended_Routers/Deco_M9_Plus |Additional TP-Link Deco Support]] </p> </small> | ||
+ | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "The Netgear Orbi creates a in-home network covering 5,000+ square feet. Orbi helps create a single stream less network allowing you to move room to room with out losing your connection. You are also able to work with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant to control your smart home devices." <p> [https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/orbi/RBK50v2.pdf Product Specifications] </p> <p> [http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/Orbi_UM_EN.pdf User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> Netgear Orbi Mobile App </p> </small> | ||
| style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "The AmpliFi™ HD Mesh Router can be used as a stand-alone router or with other AmpliFi™ Mesh Routers for multi-hop, self-healing wireless coverage and enhanced range. For a typical home, the router alone delivers maximum throughput to meet your streaming and gaming demands with lag-free performance." <p>[https://amplifi.com/docs/AmpliFi_Datasheet.pdf Product Specifications] </p> <p>[https://amplifi.com/docs/AmpliFi_QSG.pdf User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> AmpliFi Mobile App </p> <p>[https://help.amplifi.com/hc/en-us Additional Support] </p> </small> | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "The AmpliFi™ HD Mesh Router can be used as a stand-alone router or with other AmpliFi™ Mesh Routers for multi-hop, self-healing wireless coverage and enhanced range. For a typical home, the router alone delivers maximum throughput to meet your streaming and gaming demands with lag-free performance." <p>[https://amplifi.com/docs/AmpliFi_Datasheet.pdf Product Specifications] </p> <p>[https://amplifi.com/docs/AmpliFi_QSG.pdf User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> AmpliFi Mobile App </p> <p>[https://help.amplifi.com/hc/en-us Additional Support] </p> </small> | ||
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| style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "Pair the MeshPoint with the AmpliFi™ Router to expand the coverage of an AmpliFi™ network or turn an existing router into a powerful mesh network. Add MeshPoints around your house as needed to eliminate dead spots in your home." <p>[https://amplifi.com/docs/AmpliFi_Datasheet.pdf Product Specifications] </p> <p>[https://amplifi.com/docs/AFi-P-HD_QSG.pdf User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> AmpliFi Mobile App </p> <p>[https://help.amplifi.com/hc/en-us Additional Support] </p> </small> | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "Pair the MeshPoint with the AmpliFi™ Router to expand the coverage of an AmpliFi™ network or turn an existing router into a powerful mesh network. Add MeshPoints around your house as needed to eliminate dead spots in your home." <p>[https://amplifi.com/docs/AmpliFi_Datasheet.pdf Product Specifications] </p> <p>[https://amplifi.com/docs/AFi-P-HD_QSG.pdf User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> AmpliFi Mobile App </p> <p>[https://help.amplifi.com/hc/en-us Additional Support] </p> </small> | ||
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===Ubiquiti=== | ===Ubiquiti=== | ||
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<span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>NOTE:</strong></span> This does require the purchase of a traditional router or gateway switch (not a wireless router), as well as access points to provide your home with WiFi. | <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>NOTE:</strong></span> This does require the purchase of a traditional router or gateway switch (not a wireless router), as well as access points to provide your home with WiFi. | ||
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| style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "Ubiquiti Networks introduces the EdgeRouter™ X, part of the EdgeMAX® platform. The EdgeRouter X combines carrier‑class reliability with excellent price‑to‑performance value in an ultra‑compact form factor. The ER-X, can be powered by an external power adapter or 24V passive PoE input. A passive PoE passthrough option* is available to support a single airMAX® device*" <p>[https://store.ui.com/collections/operator-edgemax-routers/products/edgerouter-x Product Specifications] </p> <p>[https://dl.ubnt.com/guides/edgemax/EdgeRouter_ER-X_QSG.pdf User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> https://192.168.1.1</p> <p>[https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/219051528-UniFi-Setting-Up-UniFi-for-Beginners Setting up UniFi for Beginners] </p> </small> | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "Ubiquiti Networks introduces the EdgeRouter™ X, part of the EdgeMAX® platform. The EdgeRouter X combines carrier‑class reliability with excellent price‑to‑performance value in an ultra‑compact form factor. The ER-X, can be powered by an external power adapter or 24V passive PoE input. A passive PoE passthrough option* is available to support a single airMAX® device*" <p>[https://store.ui.com/collections/operator-edgemax-routers/products/edgerouter-x Product Specifications] </p> <p>[https://dl.ubnt.com/guides/edgemax/EdgeRouter_ER-X_QSG.pdf User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> https://192.168.1.1</p> <p>[https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/219051528-UniFi-Setting-Up-UniFi-for-Beginners Setting up UniFi for Beginners] </p> </small> | ||
| style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "Featuring top price/performance value, the EdgeRouter™ 10X is an advanced Gigabit Router with PoE flexibility. Ten Gigabit RJ45 ports offer copper connectivity with PoE input on port 1 and PoE passthrough on port 10. The EdgeRouter 10X supports Layer-2 switching with one internal switch. For scalable configuration, use EdgeOS® or the Ubiquiti® Network Management System (UNMS™)." <p> [https://store.ui.com/collections/routing-switching/products/edgerouter-10x Product Specifications] </p> <p> [https://dl.ubnt.com/qsg/ER-10X/ER-10X_EN.html User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> https://192.168.1.1</p> <p>[https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/219051528-UniFi-Setting-Up-UniFi-for-Beginners Setting up UniFi for Beginners] </p> </small> | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "Featuring top price/performance value, the EdgeRouter™ 10X is an advanced Gigabit Router with PoE flexibility. Ten Gigabit RJ45 ports offer copper connectivity with PoE input on port 1 and PoE passthrough on port 10. The EdgeRouter 10X supports Layer-2 switching with one internal switch. For scalable configuration, use EdgeOS® or the Ubiquiti® Network Management System (UNMS™)." <p> [https://store.ui.com/collections/routing-switching/products/edgerouter-10x Product Specifications] </p> <p> [https://dl.ubnt.com/qsg/ER-10X/ER-10X_EN.html User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> https://192.168.1.1</p> <p>[https://help.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/219051528-UniFi-Setting-Up-UniFi-for-Beginners Setting up UniFi for Beginners] </p> </small> | ||
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| style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "Build your WiFi network with the UniFi® ac Lite Access Point, part of the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi Enterprise WiFi System. The UniFi ac Lite Access Point is an indoor, high-performance 802.11ac dual-radio access point, capable of speeds up to 1167 Mbps with a range of up to 122 meters." <p>[https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-access-points/products/unifi-ac-lite Product Specifications] </p> <p>[https://dl.ubnt.com/qsg/UAP-AC-LITE/UAP-AC-LITE_EN.html User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> [https://www.ui.com/download/unifi/unifi-ap-ac-lite/default/unifi-network-controller-51266-windows UniFi Controller] </p> <p> UniFi Network Mobile App </p> </small> | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "Build your WiFi network with the UniFi® ac Lite Access Point, part of the Ubiquiti Networks® UniFi Enterprise WiFi System. The UniFi ac Lite Access Point is an indoor, high-performance 802.11ac dual-radio access point, capable of speeds up to 1167 Mbps with a range of up to 122 meters." <p>[https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-access-points/products/unifi-ac-lite Product Specifications] </p> <p>[https://dl.ubnt.com/qsg/UAP-AC-LITE/UAP-AC-LITE_EN.html User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> [https://www.ui.com/download/unifi/unifi-ap-ac-lite/default/unifi-network-controller-51266-windows UniFi Controller] </p> <p> UniFi Network Mobile App </p> </small> | ||
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| style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "The UniFi AP BeaconHD is the fastest way to extend WiFi coverage and increase throughput in your home and office. The sleek design integrates easily into any environment and plugs in to a standard US wall outlet. Compared to a standard WiFi device, the powerful BeaconHD uplink results in more than 4x larger WiFi coverage range in an open space." <p> [https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-access-points/products/uap-beaconhd Product Specifications] </p> <p> [https://dl.ubnt.com/qsg/UAP-BeaconHD/UAP-BeaconHD_EN.html User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> [https://www.ui.com/download/unifi/unifi-ap-ac-lite/default/unifi-network-controller-51266-windows UniFi Controller] </p> <p> UniFi Network Mobile App </p> </small> | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;" | <small> "The UniFi AP BeaconHD is the fastest way to extend WiFi coverage and increase throughput in your home and office. The sleek design integrates easily into any environment and plugs in to a standard US wall outlet. Compared to a standard WiFi device, the powerful BeaconHD uplink results in more than 4x larger WiFi coverage range in an open space." <p> [https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-network-access-points/products/uap-beaconhd Product Specifications] </p> <p> [https://dl.ubnt.com/qsg/UAP-BeaconHD/UAP-BeaconHD_EN.html User Guide] </p> <p> Router Interface:</p> <p> [https://www.ui.com/download/unifi/unifi-ap-ac-lite/default/unifi-network-controller-51266-windows UniFi Controller] </p> <p> UniFi Network Mobile App </p> </small> | ||
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+ | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;"|'''AmpliFi MeshPoint HD''' <br> [[File:AFi R.jpg|200px]] <p> '''Standalone Wireless Router.'''</p> <p> Requires additional MeshPoints or antennas for more coverage. </p> <p> Used by XMission's president and founder, Pete Ashdown.</p> | ||
+ | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;"| '''AmpliFi HD Mesh Router''' <br> [[File:Meshpoint.png|200px]] <p> '''Antenna Only.'''</p> <p> Requires AmpliFi MeshPoint Wireless Router. </p> <p> Used by XMission's president and founder, Pete Ashdown.</p> | ||
+ | | style="width: 300px;padding:5px;text-align:center;vertical-align:top;"| '''UniFi Lite Access Point''' <br>[[File:UAP-AC-Lite Front grande.png|200px]] <p> '''Access Point ONLY'''.</p> <p> Requires a router for use. </p> | ||
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[[Category: Troubleshooting]] | [[Category: Troubleshooting]] | ||
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[[Category: UTOPIA Troubleshooting]] | [[Category: UTOPIA Troubleshooting]] |
Revision as of 16:57, 16 April 2020
Please note the following:
- XMission has tested and verified that the following equipment are supported on the XMission and UTOPIA networks. While any standard router should work, we recommend that our customers use the products listed below for any new purchases.
- The model number may change depending on the most recent revision from the manufacturer, and may have different firmware versions. While it is unlikely, any changes in models and firmware may differ enough from the equipment we have tested to cause issues.
- If you are ever in need of support from XMission, please be sure you know your manufacturer, model, and software version for the best support experience.
- XMission strongly recommends the use of Ethernet when available, as wireless may result in poor performance, and often will not reflect the speed of the XMission network.
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Small (1-2 Room) Homes
1,500 square feet or less. This would include most apartment complexes and single-bedroom homes that have one or two rooms.
Medium (3-4 Room) Homes
Between 1,500 and 3,000 square feet. Most medium homes will have three or four rooms.
Large (4-6 Room) Homes
Between 3,000 and 4,500 square feet. Most large homes will have four to six rooms.
Extra Large (8+ Rooms) Homes
Homes over 4,500 square feet. Most extra large homes will have more than eight rooms. For homes this large we recommend using one of the options below.
For most users, a whole-home mesh WiFi system will suffice, usually with the compromise of trading WiFi coverage for wireless speed. A mesh WiFi system typically has a main router module that connects directly to your UTOPIA equipment. Satellite nodes or access points that connect to the main module, can then be placed around your house for full WiFi coverage. Together, these create a single and seamless wireless network and share the same wireless name (SSID) and password.
Please note: While Mesh can help cover more floor space, it often trades coverage for speed. You may see lower speeds than expected going with a mesh option. The following recommendations have performed the best for us, with little to no compromise.
Enterprise Level Equipment
Ubiquiti
No-compromise performance
For intermediate users, or those who would like to take advantage of the full capabilities of the XMission Network, we recommend Ubiquiti's UniFi wireless line: a proprietary Mesh-like network environment, commonly used in enterprise-level deployments. XMission's office and some staffers use Ubiquiti for wireless access points, and strongly recommend them for all living situations.
NOTE: This does require the purchase of a traditional router or gateway switch (not a wireless router), as well as access points to provide your home with WiFi.