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Triband is the way to go. 6E vs 7 is trivial for most people. You can go 2 or 3 node, however sometimes 3 is worse than 2 so I would consider running 2 first.*

Posted on August 31, 2026 at 03:18:00 PM by WOK (edited August 31, 2026 at 03:24:14 PM)

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• Need some wifi mesh system advice... - By ajs August 31, 2026 at 02:29:55 PM
  • I see this dual band system at Costco for $120... So tri-band is much better than dual band?... - By ajs August 31, 2026 at 03:34:33 PM
  • Triband is the way to go. 6E vs 7 is trivial for most people. You can go 2 or 3 node, however sometimes 3 is worse than 2 so I would consider running 2 first.* - By WOK August 31, 2026 at 03:18:00 PM
  • Answer will depend somewhat on a clarification - do you mean JUST a wifi mesh system (eg, access points and a controller of some type), or something with an integrated router?* - By doctor_klopek August 31, 2026 at 03:00:46 PM
    • I have a gateway/router from AT&T for my 1G fiber optic service... - By ajs August 31, 2026 at 03:26:18 PM
      • In that case...I've been super pleased with these Grandstream access points (links inside) - By doctor_klopek August 31, 2026 at 05:44:52 PM
        • thanks!* - By ajs August 31, 2026 at 06:20:14 PM
  • My son and I both have the TPLink Wifi 7 system (sold at Costco). Set up easily and works great.* - By gvsublue August 31, 2026 at 02:40:06 PM
  • Have been using Eero for years with almost zero issues (think it's an amazon product now) - link inside - By Solomon August 31, 2026 at 02:38:14 PM
    • Yep. Installed the Eero 6 about six months ago after asking the same question here. Love it. - By WolvBlue August 31, 2026 at 03:28:28 PM

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