What do you like for multi-AP home networks?

[timeshifter]

What do you guys recommend when installing WiFi solutions in homes that are a little too big for a basic WiFi router / access point?

My favorite for the past few years has been a solution using two or more APs from Ubiquiti like the UniFi AP AC Pro. They’re really solid and the clients don’t mess them up. The biggest drawback is that they need a wired backbone, so if there is no existing Ethernet or no super simple way to get it there.

Going to see an existing customer tomorrow about WiFi issues. It’s a pretty decent sized house and they currently have a crappy modem router combo with their AT&T U-verse Internet. It’s an older home and I have no idea what it would cost to run wires. I do little to no wiring and would have to call in someone else for that.

So I picked up a Netgear Orbi mesh kit at Costco just now. It includes their router and two satellites. It’s gotten really good reviews and I like the design of the system. It uses a dedicated wireless back-haul channel. I’m OK with that. I don’t like any other style wireless extender where it rebroadcasts on shared channels.

Anyway, anyone worked with these yet? Any other recommendations?

 

[Slaters Kustum Machines]

I would like to try the Amplifi units as we use quite a bit of the Unifi line, however we haven't had a need for it yet.

 

[Markverhyden]

I would like to try the Amplifi units as we use quite a bit of the Unifi line, however we haven't had a need for it yet.

^^^ Yep. Really simple to setup and works well.

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

Being a mega Ubiquiti fan....I love the Amplifi line...but, Netgear did hit a home run with the Orbi.

 

[timeshifter]

Last time I looked at Amplifi there was a good, better, best product choice. Now there's just one?

 

[timeshifter]

Last time I looked at Amplifi there was a good, better, best product choice. Now there's just one?

Yes, just one. You can still buy the LR on Amazon but it will be phased out. Their rep said that the developers are only working on the HD model.

 

[Pixelated Tech]

I actually use Ubiquiti in home deployments as well. I know them well and they never, ever fail. Over 40 deployments and not a single bad AP. Naturally, I also love AmpliFi but still deploy the UniFi line. I cant speak for Orbi as I haven't deployed any. I wouldn't mind looking at TP Link now too just for curiosity's sake though from what I have read, they don't have much appeal. They hopped on the mesh band wagon recently too. Deco M5 Line.

http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/12/15256838/tp-link-deco-m5-mesh-router-announced-wifi