Need assistance with a different ISP that offers unique services. Let me know how I can help!
Need assistance with a different ISP that offers unique services. Let me know how I can help!
The previous ISP has been taken over, and the new one introduces fresh features. The old system relied on optic fiber access; now an ASUS Wi-Fi router with four ports is used alongside a PC, phones, Apple TV, and other devices, offering both cable and Wi-Fi options. The updated configuration includes an ASUS Wi-Fi router with four ports and two NOKIA Wi-Fi beacons. The optic fiber router remains in the basement and cannot be relocated. Its interface feels basic and lacks advanced settings I’m used to from the ASUS model. This setup doesn’t meet my need for full network control. Activating Wi-Fi on the optic fiber router would cover the entire basement at 5GHz, optimizing bandwidth usage—something I prefer. Therefore, two Cat 8.1 cables are needed: one from the optic fiber router to the ASUS router and another from the first NOKIA Wi-Fi beacon to the first one (which can sit like a regular repeater). The wiring is manageable since the ASUS router is near the PCs that are already hardwired. I can position the first NOKIA Wi-Fi beacon in the basement for coverage and place the second one outside, in the garden, to extend reach. This arrangement will cover everything and allow me to install any necessary cameras. However, the basement optic fiber router has its own Wi-Fi network name, while each beacon has its own. I need to combine them into a single unified network using a bridge or mesh system. How should I do this correctly? All three networks must share the same SSID and password. Each setup should use distinct channels—use the Wi-Fi Analyzer app to pick optimal ones. All setups must maintain identical channel bandwidth, whether 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. Is that accurate? And how do I configure a bridge or mesh network across these three devices? My equipment includes an iConnect i5801-01 router, two NOKIA Wi-Fi beacons, an ASUS Wi-Fi router (RT-AC68U), and Cat 8.1 cables. Power is stable thanks to proximity to an Apple server farm. Please accept that my explanation might be unclear—I’m from Denmark and speak English well, but I hope someone can help me understand. Also, some opinions may differ on hardware or cables, but I chose the ASUS router myself; the rest was your ISP’s choice. Thank you for your patience, and feel free to ask in a way that’s easy to grasp!
Get cat 6, it should work at 10GbE. Cat 8 is too much. If you need something future-proof, install conduit. Set up their box in bridge mode and ignore the Wi-Fi pods. Make sure you can fully manage them, or they’ll be linked to their router. Then use your router as usual.
I appreciate the straightforward idea from "Electronic Wizardy," but I was hoping for a more detailed strategy. "Electronic Wizardy's" plan will definitely function. However, I also wanted additional security measures—using two x Nokia Beacons could extend my netvork. Cameras would monitor the front door and any concealed cameras throughout the house, keeping track of their positions. Even if an intruder tries to sneak in, they wouldn't be able to bypass it. Are there other options you'd recommend? Thank you ahead of time.
Thanks for your suggestions. I’m hesitant about discarding the 2x NOKIA WIFI Beacons—they offer excellent coverage and their design looks thoughtful. If I connect my ASUS router in the basement as a Wi-Fi access point and disable the network, I can run a single-wire connection to my ASUS router’s wan port, place the NOKIA WIFI beacon in a LAN port (both units are identical), and experiment until the bridge or mesh works. Adjust your view accordingly.
Can this be done and function properly??? I’m open to trying, but I understand your concerns. My ISP support is unreliable—they often deliver only about 10% of the promised speed instead of the expected improvement. They have young staff handling calls, but they lack proper training. I worry about their reliability and feel it’s a valid reason not to proceed.
I know two of you mentioned replacing the NOKIA units, but I’m stuck because they seem too effective. If anyone can help bypass this and set up an ASUS/NOKIA Wi-Fi network, I’d really appreciate it. Please let me know if this approach works for you. (Remember, the NOKIA WIFI Beacon is mainly decorative, not a high-performance router.)