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Good price for a decent mesh wifi setup. I changed from the Netgear Orbi after that kept crashing, and it was the best decision I've made.
Google Wi-Fi (3-Pack) $319.20 C&C or $328.20 Delivered @ Bing Lee eBay
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mashimus on 25/01/2019 - 10:11 ebay.com.au (1016 clicks)
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The Orbi is definitely superior in specs, but in terms of plug and play and not having to worry about it, the Google Wifi is superior in my books.
Plugged in the orbi 2 months ago and haven't had to touch it. Has changed my life getting great WiFi signal everywhere around the house
Got Google WiFi, very happy with it.
It is amazing and great with tons of smart home devices.
However, just beware that the network is slow and is not capable of handling full screen sharing of 1080p video streaming from a Chromecast. For general internet use, you won't notice the difference.
would this be better than an ubiquiti or mesh wifi system?
This is a mesh system, it's simple to use and easy to setup, if that appeals this is for you.
Thanks, I was meaning something more feature complete but yes, google will be pretty easy to setup.
I'd be more worried about whats in the terms and conditions around their use of your data through these units but I should take my tin foil hat off more often, especially in this heat…
;-)
Seems a good deal but jeeze this stuff is expensive for a decent wifi coverage.
In terms of features, the ubiquiti would have a lot more, but really depends on what you're looking to do. I've got these at home, and they're just beautifully simple. I'm a nerd at work, but I'm not missing having a huge amount of configuration at home. I have 40-50 devices connected to the network at any given time, I can prioritize mine, and make sure the kids wireless access shuts down from midnight-7am. I've got remote access in configured. The google units really do everything most people would need.
Something to be aware of though, I bought mine hoping it was just a wireless solution, and I could still use my existing router etc, but everything you want to communicate together needs to be handled by the Google Wifi for it to work well. So it becomes the centre for your whole network.
My setup is FTTN modem -> google wifi -> switch. Majority of my hardwire stuff connects to the switch for access, and wireless devices obviously connect to google wifi. The real benefit of mesh comes from being able to put a google wifi into the shed, and connect another switch to it, then for instance my PoE Cameras connect to that switch, so they're physically connect to a switch, but backhaul to the rest of the network via the mesh.
Hope this helps…..
@Unclefugger: Sounds like the exact setup I want to do.
I have POE cameras at my garage which is detached from the main house so wanted to see if I could use a mesh system to connect it to the main house. At the moment I using EOP adaptors which is not reliable.
Can I ask what distance your shed is from the house and if there's any lag/issues with your cameras using this setup?
Thanks.
@pogiguy: Haha I ended up with mesh, because I was using EOP adapters, and we had a very close lightning strike, everything connected via Ethernet got fried. I was using surge protectors on most of the gear, so I could only really put it down to the surge coming through the EoP adapter and onto the network.
My shed to house is only about 20 meters, but through 2 block walls, and signal strength is listed as "great". Having no problems at all with the cameras, everything works perfectly.
@Unclefugger: Thanks for the feedback.
Definitely interested now. Just have to decide if I go for this or cheap out and look at the Tenda MW6 mesh system. haha.
@pogiguy: If it's just for that one camera, another alternative is to use powerline adapters. Something like this works well as it also uses earth/ground in addition to active/live and neutral: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/368184
Plus you could also hook a second camera/switch/AP to it if need be. That said you will need to place POE injectors in the shed to power the cameras.@m9: Thanks m9. I've got 2 POE cameras connected to a POE switch which is the connected using EOP adaptors back to the router. Hasn't been the most reliable that's why I'm looking at mesh wifi systems.
@pogiguy: Yeah earlier EOP adapters were crap. The later ones that also uses the earth/ground connection works well. Or cough pull a CAT6 cable to the shed.
i second the ease of use. we had terrible wifi and the house wasnt even that big, now we have wifi access everywhere around the house.
Any reason for me to upgrade from 2x Airport Extremes (connected via ethernet) - which provides wifi in the house perfectly fine?
which provides wifi in the house perfectly fine
I don't know, is there?
Good timing, one of my 3 pucks failed to work last week, may consider buying a new one,
I want one…but I want minimum AC3200, especially if Im paying that price - so waiting for version 2 :P
Totally agree… I have an Asus RT-86U AC2900, so whilst I'll have more coverage with the Google, it still feels like a downgrade.
Does this have better speed and coverage than the Asus Aimesh on the Asus rt-c68?
For those who like splitting their bands to 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz be mindful that you do not have the option to do this on Google Wifi. It chooses the "best wireless" signal, which typically defaults to 2.4Ghz since it has better coverage than 5Ghz
Really? I see no point upgrading from my Asus RT-AC86U then.
that doesn't sound very good. I would have thought a system like this would use 2.4ghz for backhaul, and 5hz for wifi
I love my google wifi
For the life of me, I cant trust Google or Google products for critical things.
They can and will pull the plug when they get bored of it.
Just happened with Chromecast Audio last week, and LG G3 last year.
Google wifi pucks are just paperweights in making. All Google wifi users are just glorified beta testers I am afraid.I wish I could disagree, but this is true.
A lot of people are having serious problems with their WiFi pucks (myself included) and google are now just ignoring the problem.
Here's one thread with hundreds of angry comments: https://support.google.com/wifi/thread/191256
Anyone tried the code? On checkout it said "This code can't be applied to your order." for me.
Any 2 pack deals?
Excellent mesh solution and hands down the best app on the market – Linksys Covr was dismal compared with this.
Can it stream 5K video over 5G?
Highly recommended. Zero issues, great app, fantastic signal everywhere.
I'd avoid Google WiFi. I've have four, across two properties and they have been getting less and less reliable. I'm not the only one with these issues either.
Read the comments in here: https://support.google.com/wifi/thread/191256
And that's just one of the threads.
Unfortunately my pucks are out of warranty now so I'm stuck with them.
Google will ditch you when they get bored of it. Google Reader, Glasses, Chromecast Audio, Orkut … get the gist.
Just wondering will this be eligible for Officework pricebeat guarantee ?
Interesting, I've been hearing the Netgear Orbi is superior to this in every way. Happy to hear another side though!