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SavageNZL

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#296405 14-Jun-2022 21:19
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Hi all,

Two Questions, One relating to Wifi AP, one relating to 10Gbit Home Network.

1: How do you see on the box which WiFi AP has the best transmission and receiving capability?
We have a asus ac87u and would like a Wireless AP or replacement router to reach from the house to the Shed which is 100m away. 
It works fine in the paddock (2 bars) but in the shed which is a little closer but has timber walls it drops in and out of no connection / 1 bar.
I was thinking of a new router but I believe Wifi 6 would have shorter range? if going by wifi 5 is anything to go by. I was looking at other good 2.4g router/wap combo, or just a add on WAP like a unify LR (But I would have to get a POE adaptor? and I can't tell if the signal will be better than the ac87u or if there is some budget friendly directional item).

Question 2:
Looking at upgrading to 10gbit fibre at another property, the Nokia ONT 110 has a RJ45 output not a SFP+, The Asus 8 legged horror show has RJ45 for $1000 is not appealing, but there doesn't seem to be anything else to provide 10gbit capability in RJ45 format that's not multiple thousands. I was looking at a Dream machine but it only has 2 SFP+ ports, Does anyone have a Router+WAP Suggestion, I ideally want to be able to use the fully 10gbit on a dedicated Ethernet line to one machine as well as a WAP to provide solid wifi throughout the day too. The house is small so it doesn't really warrant getting commercial equipment or getting to much clutter on the shelf.





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  #2930574 16-Jun-2022 21:07
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@SavageNZL still don’t understand what you’re actually wanting here. Basically this isn’t the right solution either. Either you go full Ubiquiti if you’re going with the Dream machine or there really isn’t much point going that route at all.

There is also the other issue - routing is done in software on this router (there are documented issues with routing speeds) meaning you won’t get 10Gbit. I think you get around 2-4Gbit at a stretch depending on what features you activate.

There are some seriously skilled people who have posted in here and in previous “hyperfibre” threads too. Not to discourage but really to get true 10Gbit you’re either going to be using ex-datacentre retired gear or be spending a pretty coin. If you’re looking at consumer or prosumer options then IMHO you’re doing it wrong. The cheapest solution to achieve what you want would be Mikrotik but that comes with both a learning curve and a price.

You’re better to wait currently and perhaps look at 2.5Gbit or just Gigabit options until more networking products are launched for the consumer/prosumer market. I personally use LAC/Bonding to achieve 2-4Gbit on my Gigabit only network as a cost saving measure for now until fanless 10Gbit gear becomes a little more affordable.

I also use both Fibre (BiDi transceivers going 20m to the house as a bonded pair) as well as a Mikrotik Wireless Wire going to a workshop behind my house - my network is massive and complex for a home network but I’m also not using any consumer gear either. I’ve been keeping an eye out because I do have an actual need to go 10Gbit on parts of my network now but everything is just too expensive and made worse thanks to the chip shortage. I’m personally waiting for better solutions so I can properly future proof myself.




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