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Cox WiFi Pods Myth: Mesh Network or Booster?
Hello All,
Background:
I own 6 Cox WiFi pods connected with the Panoramic WiFi modem, originally recommended by Cox technical support for my house (approx 3000 sf) to create a reliable mesh network.
I bought the pods a little over a year ago when they first came out.
Over that time, I've received conflicting information from Cox regarding their WiFi pods:
The website and sales people say it is a creating a mesh network which was my reason my goal, Cox technical support tells me they are boosters/extenders.
Current Problem:
My network is unreliable with 6 pods and seems to work better...although with weaker signal strength...without any of the pods.
When I call Cox tech support now am told that the pods are not really creating a mesh network and that I have way too many causing reliability issues.
Since Cox sells these and seems to not know what they are selling, I am hoping someone here can offer some ideas/solutions.
Thanks!
MichaelJ
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5 years ago
Here is a link for more information: www.cox.com/.../whole-home-wifi-mesh-networks.html
If you are experiencing reliability issues, you may need to have a tech come out to troubleshoot further.
Thank you,
Mike J.
Cox Support Forum Moderator
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Bruce
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5 years ago
If you just set-up and powered-up the devices, it's a mesh. If you had to manually configure the device to connect to your main router, it's an extender. Mesh devices are pre-programmed to work together. Boosters/extenders require you to program for your main router.
If you have signal problems throughout your house, mesh is probably your best option; however, your fundamental problem was buying equipment from Cox because it's not very good. You got ripped. There are plenty of reviews on the Internet for a better mesh.
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