Deco x 20
Deco x 20
So here’s the situation: I own the second floor of a two-apartment building, each about 2,500 sq ft. My current Wi-Fi setup works fine enough—two ISPs, two routers, plus access points on either side and repeaters filling gaps. That’s why I have around 16 separate networks inside. I’m considering an X20 router to create a full mesh network across the whole house. But it’s hard to find them in India right now. I’ve got a simple layout sketch: a central circle for the ISP routers, with smaller shapes for access points and extenders in between. The big ones are on the walls to reach the terrace, which is a bit odd. If I can get X20s, I’d want one main node at the center and another at each end, plus extra nodes to bridge the spots between them. The area between access points and routers should also be covered—those routers are off-center. The TV is fine with the current setup, but I’m thinking of moving it closer to an access point for better coverage. I’d like suggestions on where else to place additional nodes to fill the gaps. Also, could you share your plan’s price in India so I can compare? Thanks for any help in getting this covered properly.
Unless you're hitting solid barriers every ten feet, I've seen great results using my Netgear router (nothing fancy) as an access point—it really changed things on the second floor. The best part? It costs around $75 (about 8000 inr if the rate hasn't shifted much). Having it between ISPs should give you solid coverage. In practice, it easily covered about 1000 square feet.
Initially, not everyone shares your location, so if you're focused on the Deco X20, you'll need to locate ways to obtain them. The options available to me internationally might differ from what's accessible locally. We should likely connect with fellow members in your area who can point you toward potential suppliers. Also, suggesting where to place devices or how many you should use is challenging due to varying home layouts and construction details. You haven't provided information about room size or the number of barriers between your existing routers or repeaters. The type of walls and their thickness also play a role. Only after beginning the installation of mesh nodes can you confirm your requirements, then expand where needed. Lastly, since you have Ethernet connections for certain spots, I recommend placing mesh nodes in AP mode—using Ethernet for backhaul rather than Wi-Fi. This should greatly enhance coverage and performance across your network, especially given the physical obstacles in your home. Finally, if you reside in a residential building such as an apartment or condo, conduct a wireless survey to evaluate spectrum usage on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands in your neighborhood. This will help determine whether adjustments to your wireless settings are necessary.