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  1. John Dirk

    Need a Mesh Network Primer and Tutorial

    Again, I reboot all of my AP's [and my main router] nightly. It's just a good way of clearing the memory and starting fresh. If yours doesn't offer this as a feature, you can achieve the same thing with something like this.
  2. John Dirk

    Need a Mesh Network Primer and Tutorial

    Heavily depends on the manufacturer but it should go something like this. Connect device to your Internet Gateway via wired Ethernet Find device on your network [usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1] Access device GUI via browser. Just type in the appropriate IP Address Select AP Mode in menu...
  3. John Dirk

    Need a Mesh Network Primer and Tutorial

    You're overthinking this too. Ethernet is a hub and spoke protocol so either of your listed methods should produce identical results. Just avoid using the WAN port of the device running in AP mode. Some manufacturers wisely repurpose this port for LAN use when the device is in AP mode but...
  4. John Dirk

    Need a Mesh Network Primer and Tutorial

    While I'm not saying it isn't ideal for certain use cases, generally speaking, I've been underwhelmed with the mesh solutions I've auditioned, including the ultra-expensive Orbi line. Now that I have that out of the way, concerning your specific situation. It's important if you want maximum...
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