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Panoramic wifi pods
Recently replaced modem/router with panoramic wifi modem/router. No complaints, achieving proper speed of 500MBPS. Also purchased 2 pods. Tried multiple placement of pods but still not getting consistent overall coverage of entire house. House is approximately 3600 sq. ft. 1-1/2 story house with modem/router installed on ground floor in one corner of the house. This is the location where incoming cable and wired desktop computer reside. Positioning pods 20 to 30 feet apart per instructions does not cover entire area. Am I missing something?
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7 months ago
Why did you replace your modem/router and what did you originally have?
Have you considered buying your own mesh system? I hear nothing but bad things about Cox's Panoramic system and Pods in general. Are you internet only? Your best bet is to buy a separate modem and router and then run ethernet for access points(APs) with a controller. If ethernet isn't possible, you can use coax in your house with MoCA however that can be tricky to set up if you already use MoCA for your TV boxes. Mesh system is also OK, but only if you use wired backhaul. The main difference between mesh and APs with controller is how roaming works between the AP/nodes. However that also depends heavily on what devices are roaming.
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