Do y'all use your own set up, or the combo router/WiFi one from Suddenlink? I have the Suddenlink one and it's fine, but just doesn't extend very far.

I would like to set up my own mesh network but am technically illiterate so I'd need help from someone who has successfully put one together. I have a 2500 SF one story home.

Thanks in advance!

scd88 said:

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Do y'all use your own set up, or the combo router/WiFi one from Suddenlink? I have the Suddenlink one and it's fine, but just doesn't extend very far.

I would like to set up my own mesh network but am technically illiterate so I'd need help from someone who has successfully put one together. I have a 2500 SF one story home.

Thanks in advance!

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Definitely buy your own modem from Walmart and the mesh router system.

They are really much easier than they used to be to setup. I think you have my cell number. I have the 2 Orbi system which I did myself in a 1 story house of similar size.

Ok thanks.

So you need a docsis 3.1. Modem similar to this:
https://www.amazon.com/ARRIS-SURFboard-Approved-SB8200-Frustration/dp/B07DY16W2Z

NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System (RBK752) Router with 1 Satellite Extender | Coverage up to 5,000 sq. ft. and 40+ Devices | AX4200 (Up to 4.2Gbps)
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Whole-Tri-Band-System-RBK752/dp/B086HJXKJJ

I bought my arris modem from Amazon. Suddenlink has a list of the approved Arris modems on their website. You save $10 a month with your own modem. I also bought an eero wi-fi 5 mesh router from Amazon. Our house is 2,300 sq ft. I use all 3 nodes and have good coverage everywhere. Easy set up

We also use the eero mesh system with our suddenlink-provided arris and coverage is excellent!

I would not pay Suddenlink a monthly rental fee when you can buy for less than one year's cost.

Suddenlink only provides it free if you have their phone service.