Mesh networking is an advanced wireless network architecture that allows multiple wireless devices (called nodes) to connect wirelessly to each other to form a distributed network. This network structure allows each node to act as a repeater, forwarding data from one node to another, thus enabling wireless signal expansion and coverage.
When it comes to the WiFi signal coverage of villas and duplex buildings, because the transmission power of wireless devices is limited by the state, a single router is often difficult to achieve the effect of full house coverage. In this case, the use of multiple devices (such as routers, aps) for WiFi signal coverage becomes a necessary choice. At present, AC+AP and Mesh networking are the two most mature solutions.
01.Mesh networking Advantages:
Wide coverage: Mesh networking can achieve wireless coverage of entire large buildings or multi-story homes, eliminating signal blind areas, and suitable for indoor and outdoor environments.
Automatic and seamless roaming: Mesh networking enables wireless devices to automatically switch to the node with the strongest signal within the coverage range, achieving seamless switching and avoiding the connection interruption of traditional routers when switching nodes.
Load balancing: Mesh networking automatically shares network load among multiple nodes to provide a more stable and reliable network connection.
Security and stability: Mesh networking uses a variety of security protocols and encryption technologies to protect wireless networks from attacks and hackers.
Cons:
Speed may be limited: Since the signal transmission in the Mesh network needs to pass through multiple nodes, the signal attenuation and speed may be reduced.
Complex configuration: Mesh networking requires node layout and Settings based on the actual environment and requirements, which is relatively complicated to configure and manage.
Power dependence: The Mesh node needs to be connected to the power supply, and if the power is disconnected, the entire network coverage may be interrupted.
02.AC+AP scheme Advantages:
Seamless roaming: Controlled by AC (access controller), the roaming threshold between adjacent aps (access points) can be adjusted, so that connected devices can seamlessly roam between adjacent aps, and the experience is better than that of Mesh networking.
Unified management: In the AC+AP solution, an AC can manage and control all aps on an Intranet in a unified manner, enabling aps to adjust their configurations in real time to meet the actual environment.
Network stability interference is small: AC can dynamically adjust the transmission power of each adjacent AP in real time, so that the wireless network is in the optimal state.
Flexible AP power supply: Most aps use Poe power supply, and no additional power is required. One network cable is sufficient.
Cons:
Fixed installation position: Determine the installation position in advance and lay out the network cable. It is difficult to change the position later.
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Complex debugging: requires a certain technical ability to debug, self-installation requires a certain hands-on ability.
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Higher price: The same WiFi6 AP is more expensive than the router.
Mesh networking and AC+AP schemes have advantages and disadvantages. Mesh networking is suitable for scenarios that require high coverage and can accept a certain speed loss. The AC+AP solution is suitable for scenarios with high requirements for seamless roaming and network stability and sufficient budget. When choosing, you need to make a trade-off based on actual needs and budget.
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