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''Homes over 4,500 square feet.'' Most extra large homes will have more than eight rooms. For homes this large we recommend using two choices.  
 
''Homes over 4,500 square feet.'' Most extra large homes will have more than eight rooms. For homes this large we recommend using two choices.  
  
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===Mesh - Beginner level full home coverage===
 
For the entry-level user, a whole home mesh WiFi system should suffice, with the compromise of coverage over speed. A mesh WiFi system typically has a main router 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 wireless network and share the same wireless name (SSID) and password.
 
For the entry-level user, a whole home mesh WiFi system should suffice, with the compromise of coverage over speed. A mesh WiFi system typically has a main router 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 wireless network and share the same wireless name (SSID) and password.
  
For users that are more comfortable with technology, or for users that need more performace, XMission recommends the use of Ubiquiti's UniFi wireless. A proprietary Mesh-like network, commonily used in enterprise level deployments. XMission's office and some staffers personally use Ubiquiti for wireless access points, and strongly recommend them under all living situations. However, XMission would like to clarify to our customers that this does require the purchase of a traditional "router" and 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> "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 App </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 App </p>  </small>
 
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===Ubiquiti - No Compromise Performance===
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For users that are more comfortable with technology, or for users that need more performace, XMission recommends the use of Ubiquiti's UniFi wireless. A proprietary Mesh-like network, commonily used in enterprise level deployments. XMission's office and some staffers personally use Ubiquiti for wireless access points, and strongly recommend them under all living situations. However, XMission would like to clarify to our customers that this does require the purchase of a traditional "router" and not a "wireless router", as well as "access points" to provide your home with wifi.
  
  

Revision as of 10:30, 16 April 2020

NOTE: XMission has tested and verified that the following equipment are supported on the XMission and UTOPIA Network. While any standard router should work, we recommend that our customers use the recommendations below for any new purchases.

Please note that the model number may change depending on the most recent revision from the manufacturer, and may have different firmare versions. While it is unlikely, the 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 to know your manufacturer, model, and software version.

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.

TP-Link Archer C7(v5)
TP-LinkC7v5.png
Asus RT-AC68U
AusuRT-AC68U.jpeg
Netgear R7000P
NetgearR7000P.png
"The Archer C7 is a fast 802.11ac router with incredible range. It's better than many routers that are twice as expensive. This advanced Wi-Fi is designed for high-traffic online activities and can help to run applications at triple the speed of the previous 802.11n standard."

Product Specifications

User Guide

Router Interface:

http://tplinkwifi.net

http://192.168.0.1

"The AC1900 (RT-AC68U) is a Dual Band Gigabit router that comes with AiProtection, Network Security, Mobile App, and supports the AiMesh system to allow for whole-home WiFi coverage."

Product Specifications

User Guide

Router Interface:

http://router.asus.com

http://192.168.0.1

"The R7000P is the first of Netgear's SmartWiFi Dual Band Gigabit routers. The R7000 supports the NETGEAR Nighthawk Mobile App, ReadyCLOUD®, OpenVPN, have access to a secure personal cloud, access home network remotely, and share photos stored on the storage from anywhere."

Product Overview

User Guide

Router Interface:

http://routerlogin.net

Nighthawk Mobile App

Medium (3-4 Room) Homes

1,500 and 3,000 square feet. Most medium homes will have three or four rooms.

TP-Link Archer C3150
TP-LinkArcherC3150.jpg
Asus RT-AC87U
AsusRT-AC87U.jpeg
Netgear R7800
NetgearR7800.png
"The Archer C3150 V2 uses a Broadcom NitroQAM technology that provides a 25% increase in Wireless stability and speed. This provides smooth performance for 4K Streaming, Online Gaming and much more."

Product Specifications

Settup Video

Router Interface:

http://tplinkwifi.net

TP-Link Tether App

"With Broadcom® TurboQAM™ technology stability and speeds increase 33% faster older models. This means RT-AC87U gives you lag-free online gaming, silky-smooth 4K/UHD video streaming, and effortlessly copes with even the most bandwidth-demanding tasks."

Product Specifications

User Guide

Router Interface:

http://router.asus.com

http://192.168.0.1

"With Netgear's next generation Wave2 WiFi—160MHz, MU-MIMO, Quad-stream technology. The R7800 should be able to produce a combined total of 2Gpbs in speed and performance allowing you to work anywhere within your house."

Product Overview

User Guide

Router Interface:

http://routerlogin.net

Nighthawk Mobile App

Large (4-6 Room) Homes

3,000 and 4,500 square feet. Most large homes will have four to six rooms.

TP-Link Archer C4000
TP-LinkArcherC4000.jpg
Linksys EA7500
LinksysEA7500.jpg

This router model was physically tested by XMission Support

Netgear R8000P
NetgearR8000.png
"TP-Link has crammed a-lot into a small box. This means you are able to have 1.8Ghz, 64bit quad core CPU with 512MB of ram processing your home network. Using the MU-MIMO technology, this C4000 lets you stream 4k and game will simultaneously playing music or photo sharing at a combined support of 2Gbps+."

Product Specifications

User Guide

Router Interface:

http://tplinkwifi.net

TP-Link Tether App

"Linksys has a 3x3 AC dual-core CPU built into this router giving you optimal coverage for your home. This means the whole family can play, stream and work online with minimal to no lag or buffering."

Product Specifications

User Guide

Router Interface:

http://linksyssmartwifi.com

Linksys SmartWiFi App

Additional Linksys Support

"With breakthrough Tri-band WiFi and multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) is ideal for simultaneous streaming to many WiFi devices in your home. The Nighthawk X6S works with Amazon Alexa™ & the Google® Assistant allowing you to control your home network using voice commands."

Product Overview

User Guide

Router Interface:

http://routerlogin.net

Nighthawk Mobile App

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 two choices.

Mesh - Beginner level full home coverage

For the entry-level user, a whole home mesh WiFi system should suffice, with the compromise of coverage over speed. A mesh WiFi system typically has a main router 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 wireless network and share the same wireless name (SSID) and password.


TP-Link Archer Deco M9Plus
TP-LinkDecoM9Plus.jpg
Netgear Orbi
NetgearOrbi.png
"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."

Product Specifications

User Guide

Router Interface:

TP-Link Deco App

Additional TP-Link Deco Support

"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."

Product Specifications

User Guide

Router Interface:

Netgear Orbi App

Ubiquiti - No Compromise Performance

For users that are more comfortable with technology, or for users that need more performace, XMission recommends the use of Ubiquiti's UniFi wireless. A proprietary Mesh-like network, commonily used in enterprise level deployments. XMission's office and some staffers personally use Ubiquiti for wireless access points, and strongly recommend them under all living situations. However, XMission would like to clarify to our customers that this does require the purchase of a traditional "router" and not a "wireless router", as well as "access points" to provide your home with wifi.