What are TBNers with fancy new Wireless N routers getting for range?

[California]

EOP, yes, you need one each end and you have to link them which is a simple process of just pressing the link button on one, running like fury to get to the other within 30 seconds and doing it also, we ran three receivers although they are all the same units that talk to each other, there was no specific module at the modem end, just four units, plus side they were not expensive, Think I paid ABOUT au$60 FOR THE 4.

Yes, inexpensive. Mine worked great until the 4220 (receiver with transmitter) went flaky. Then I bought a pair of the simple EOP units (receive via house wiring, output is an Ethernet socket) to get going again as described above. The extra receiver now feeds an ethernet-only Laserjet that I was able to move to a more convenient location.

You don't need to run to the far end of the house to press the button and 'introduce' the new EOP unit into the system. I bring each of what will be a peripheral unit and plug it temporarily into the same outlet as the host unit, then press the button to tell it to introduce itself. Then carry the peripheral unit to its remote location. It doesn't forget it is still part of the family.

 

[CowboyRon]

If you want seamless whole house or whole property wifi, look into mesh wifi.
I'm using the orbi by netgear, it works great for me.

Orbi WiFi System (RBK5) AC3 | NETGEAR

 

[dragoneggs]

Can't remember if mine is AC or N but it is dual band. Located in the basement. I get about 25 to 50ft range around the outside of my house. But I will add that it seems to be giving me fits with my drone remote controller. When I fly anywhere around my house even if I'm outside of solid internet connection range.

 

[California]

If you want seamless whole house or whole property wifi, look into mesh wifi.
I'm using the orbi by netgear, it works great for me.

Orbi WiFi System (RBK5) AC3 | NETGEAR

You're persuading me I need to upgrade!

Computers and phones are supposed to link to a more powerful repeater as you move around but they don't do it very satisfactorily, while mesh does it flawlessly.

Actually mesh is probably overkill at the ranch where 10mbps DSL is the best input I can get.

At home in town I have 50 mbps fiber (at the same price). Driving a couple of EOP circuits to distribute it. EOP isn't that fast over 70 year old electrical wiring. I see 25 mbps at the far end. It's better than using wifi repeaters, but barely.

 

[CowboyRon]

You're persuading me I need to upgrade!

Computers and phones are supposed to link to a more powerful repeater as you move around but they don't do it very satisfactorily, while mesh does it flawlessly.

Actually mesh is probably overkill at the ranch where 10mbps DSL is the best input I can get.

At home in town I have 50 mbps fiber (at the same price). Driving a couple of EOP circuits to distribute it. EOP isn't that fast over 70 year old electrical wiring. I see 25 mbps at the far end. It's better than using wifi repeaters, but barely.

Yes, reliable internet in the sticks is a challenge. Our DSL was getting 1.5 mbs.
I am now using a provider going through our cell towers. The repeaters will work but like you said they are a pain. Mesh is the new thing.

 

[3bugles]

Have a mesh system. Netgear Orbi that is the main router and 2 satellite units placed to expand the coverage. What I have covers around 3500 sq ft home. It is expandable by simply buying more satellites. That being said; what I've got pushes Wi-Fi out to my phone that's streaming music to my headphones while I'm riding the tractor or working in the yard.