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Top Wi-Fi setup for a college party venue

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Mitchell006
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06-26-2016, 05:54 AM
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Hello everyone, I’m currently residing in a fraternity house on campus without campus internet access, so we’re exploring alternatives. The building has 24 rooms spread across two floors stacked together. It’s quite old with large lofts in each room. We’re using an eero Pro setup with the main router downstairs and two extenders upstairs. With more than 28 people living here, the connection isn’t reliable—especially since the speed drops to around 20Mbps just a few feet into a room. The ISP might not be the issue because the routers are in the hallways where speeds are higher, but I’m unsure. Any suggestions for better systems or fixes would be greatly appreciated!
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Mitchell006
06-26-2016, 05:54 AM #1

Hello everyone, I’m currently residing in a fraternity house on campus without campus internet access, so we’re exploring alternatives. The building has 24 rooms spread across two floors stacked together. It’s quite old with large lofts in each room. We’re using an eero Pro setup with the main router downstairs and two extenders upstairs. With more than 28 people living here, the connection isn’t reliable—especially since the speed drops to around 20Mbps just a few feet into a room. The ISP might not be the issue because the routers are in the hallways where speeds are higher, but I’m unsure. Any suggestions for better systems or fixes would be greatly appreciated!

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06-26-2016, 08:01 AM
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Configure QoS for individual users at 10 Mbps. 300 Mbps seems insufficient for 28 rooms or about 50 people. Two extenders likely won't suffice. A single router should handle 10–30 connections depending on quality. I believe you should have one router per floor. Alternatively, set up a server acting as a router using pfSense.
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Frigiel21
06-26-2016, 08:01 AM #2

Configure QoS for individual users at 10 Mbps. 300 Mbps seems insufficient for 28 rooms or about 50 people. Two extenders likely won't suffice. A single router should handle 10–30 connections depending on quality. I believe you should have one router per floor. Alternatively, set up a server acting as a router using pfSense.

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06-26-2016, 04:15 PM
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Secondary nodes can be either wired or wireless. The signal strength between your devices depends on their setup. If you're using an ISP-provided router or modem, it's set up in bridge mode to prevent double NAT.
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Millaken
06-26-2016, 04:15 PM #3

Secondary nodes can be either wired or wireless. The signal strength between your devices depends on their setup. If you're using an ISP-provided router or modem, it's set up in bridge mode to prevent double NAT.

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06-28-2016, 05:28 AM
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Both devices operate without a wired connection via this setup: https://eero.com/shop/home-wifi-system. I’m not sure about their current speeds, but we’re running the standard mode instead of the default one. This system uses an Arris SB8200 router.
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cor_bear
06-28-2016, 05:28 AM #4

Both devices operate without a wired connection via this setup: https://eero.com/shop/home-wifi-system. I’m not sure about their current speeds, but we’re running the standard mode instead of the default one. This system uses an Arris SB8200 router.

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HitTheKodak
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07-06-2016, 07:18 AM
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Check the connection strength within the Eero app. Refer to the support page for guidance: https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articl...-my-eeros- For optimal performance, ensure all nodes are in a healthy state.
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HitTheKodak
07-06-2016, 07:18 AM #5

Check the connection strength within the Eero app. Refer to the support page for guidance: https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articl...-my-eeros- For optimal performance, ensure all nodes are in a healthy state.

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07-06-2016, 11:03 AM
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The connections are all healthy or better. On the eero app it lists 910 downloads and 34 uploads, but your local speed test shows much slower numbers: around 40 downloads and 3 uploads from your room.
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Zoe783
07-06-2016, 11:03 AM #6

The connections are all healthy or better. On the eero app it lists 910 downloads and 34 uploads, but your local speed test shows much slower numbers: around 40 downloads and 3 uploads from your room.

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07-06-2016, 12:14 PM
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You’re investing in gigabit internet? That doesn’t reflect 28 devices. Typically, most households connect 2–3 devices at once, which makes sense in a shared living space like a fraternity house. The speeds you’re experiencing are likely tied to your existing WiFi setup, built for lower client density. The mesh design further limits performance. Your setup would gain better results with additional wired access points per floor or specialized units for high-traffic areas. To get more clarity: Could you share a layout sketch and the location of your current networking gear? Also, what’s your budget for this upgrade? For optimal speed and stability, running Ethernet would be ideal. Any obstacles preventing that?
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07-06-2016, 12:14 PM #7

You’re investing in gigabit internet? That doesn’t reflect 28 devices. Typically, most households connect 2–3 devices at once, which makes sense in a shared living space like a fraternity house. The speeds you’re experiencing are likely tied to your existing WiFi setup, built for lower client density. The mesh design further limits performance. Your setup would gain better results with additional wired access points per floor or specialized units for high-traffic areas. To get more clarity: Could you share a layout sketch and the location of your current networking gear? Also, what’s your budget for this upgrade? For optimal speed and stability, running Ethernet would be ideal. Any obstacles preventing that?

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