Between all these recent STAPLES deals regarding Ubiquiti networking deviceS AND all the WALMART MESH ROUTER deals, I am going nuttier!!!
Why?
Simple, I currently have a piecemeal local network that has a BUNCH of devices utilizing it and I know it can run much better for my streaming services AND general Internet access from PC’s, laptops, IPads, cell phones and the like.
My current system comes off the Netgear CM600(?) modem and currently a good router that will be replaced by ONE of FOUR new Mesh systems I have to choose from that I bought from Walmart this past four weeks - need to decide soon on a couple of them before the 30 day return window closes if I need to return. This includes:
Netgear ORBI RBK30
Google WiFi (3 pack) Mesh Router WiFi
Linksys VELOP VLP0203 AC4600
ARRIS Surfboard Max Plus AX7800
As for “some” of the devices that are either cable attached OR on WiFi, they include but are not limited to:
Philipps Hue hub
Samsung SmartThings hub
Two (2) switches (Netgear or TP-Link, not sure which right now but unmanaged...)
Brother printer
Yamaha AV tuner
4K BluRay player (2)
Apple 4K
Nvidia Shield Pro
Samsung QLED
XBOX 1
PlayStation 3
Blink XT cameras
NAS system
Alexa hub
Lenovo 8” Google device
Several PC’s and laptop
And more...
In addition, I bought a couple of Ubiquiti items already, including:
UniFi AP AC LITE (from LaView deal last year)
8 port Managed Switch - 4 PoE (from LaView deal last year)
Ubiquiti UniFi AC Mesh UAPACM (Staples)
So (finally), I need to design a network now and make better use of my resources AND only keep what I need to make it possible.
First off, I have to narrow down the MESH unit I want to keep for myself and then one for my daughter’s house (a separate issue) Originally I was going with the Google WiFi for both of us but then got the VELOP, and then the ARRIS. Now I’m leaning towards keeping the ARRIS, either for me or my daughter, and the VELOP for the other person. That means I have to take back the ORBI and two Google units soon, or sell them.
I have been mulling this over for the past 10 days and still am no closer to resolution. And then start reading about people and the “backhaul”, Coud Keys, POe and AP this and that....well, now I a really confused!!!!
Anyway, I’m sure no one here will resolve my dilemma(s) here but it can’t hurt to share....or can it hurt???
Thanks in advance!
Why?
Simple, I currently have a piecemeal local network that has a BUNCH of devices utilizing it and I know it can run much better for my streaming services AND general Internet access from PC’s, laptops, IPads, cell phones and the like.
My current system comes off the Netgear CM600(?) modem and currently a good router that will be replaced by ONE of FOUR new Mesh systems I have to choose from that I bought from Walmart this past four weeks - need to decide soon on a couple of them before the 30 day return window closes if I need to return. This includes:
Netgear ORBI RBK30
Google WiFi (3 pack) Mesh Router WiFi
Linksys VELOP VLP0203 AC4600
ARRIS Surfboard Max Plus AX7800
As for “some” of the devices that are either cable attached OR on WiFi, they include but are not limited to:
Philipps Hue hub
Samsung SmartThings hub
Two (2) switches (Netgear or TP-Link, not sure which right now but unmanaged...)
Brother printer
Yamaha AV tuner
4K BluRay player (2)
Apple 4K
Nvidia Shield Pro
Samsung QLED
XBOX 1
PlayStation 3
Blink XT cameras
NAS system
Alexa hub
Lenovo 8” Google device
Several PC’s and laptop
And more...
In addition, I bought a couple of Ubiquiti items already, including:
UniFi AP AC LITE (from LaView deal last year)
8 port Managed Switch - 4 PoE (from LaView deal last year)
Ubiquiti UniFi AC Mesh UAPACM (Staples)
So (finally), I need to design a network now and make better use of my resources AND only keep what I need to make it possible.
First off, I have to narrow down the MESH unit I want to keep for myself and then one for my daughter’s house (a separate issue) Originally I was going with the Google WiFi for both of us but then got the VELOP, and then the ARRIS. Now I’m leaning towards keeping the ARRIS, either for me or my daughter, and the VELOP for the other person. That means I have to take back the ORBI and two Google units soon, or sell them.
I have been mulling this over for the past 10 days and still am no closer to resolution. And then start reading about people and the “backhaul”, Coud Keys, POe and AP this and that....well, now I a really confused!!!!
Anyway, I’m sure no one here will resolve my dilemma(s) here but it can’t hurt to share....or can it hurt???
Thanks in advance!