Looking to replace Spark Smart Modem and 2x Meshes

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dwilson

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#280367 10-Dec-2020 19:17

We just confirmed that the Spark Smart Mesh products cannot broadcast the Guest Network due to an internal limitation.

A huge problem for us, heading into Christmas. Likely a problem for many families I assume, but unless you fire up WiFi Analyzer or something you likely won't even know.

Can anyone recommend a simple product set (modem + mesh) with the simplicity of the Spark products? I guess I am looking for something exactly like the Spark products which broadcasts the guest network as well.

Cheers.

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noroad

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#2619873 11-Dec-2020 09:53

dwilson:

All I wonder about is the comment above "It's a good setup. They won't quite do full Gbps to WAN though", does this mean my network won't use the full potential of my fibre?

Cheers.

The M5 (from my testing) will do about 900meg on ethernet and 600 with AV turned on. I don't know about the higher end devices. So its within about 50 meg of the fastest performing devices. If that 50 meg is important then the X series might be better. Or perhaps the M7/M9 but I have not tested those.

noroad

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#2620438 12-Dec-2020 11:47

dwilson:

Thanks, can I run the right hand M5 in router mode?

You run the primary (connected to the ONT) in router mode you should be good. Guests connected to any subsequent devices should be isolated yes.