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Major Boredom said:
Wrong

You can use a single ssid on multiple AP's regardless of teh backhaul
The trick is in configuring the way the handoff works.
That doesnt make it a mesh if teh mesh protocol is not being used
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Major Boredom said:
Wrong

You can use a single ssid on multiple AP's regardless of teh backhaul
The trick is in configuring the way the handoff works.
That doesnt make it a mesh if teh mesh protocol is not being used
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What is this "mesh" protocol you speak of?
 
Routing standard used for meshes :- Hybrid Wireless Mesh Protocol (HWMP) from IEEE 802.11s draft standard

Having a few AP's connect to a central point and not connect to each other is not a mesh. Its just a radial type network. One of your most simplistic implementations
 
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Tim_vb said:
Just remember when using cables to interconnect nodes they must be installed with at least a 1% downward gradient so the data will flow smoothly into the device and not backup in the main router causing a stack overflow

https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeImprovement/comments/uoxr9h/can_cat6_ethernet_cable_be_ran_through_rafter
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I would not be comfortable with any less than 2.5%, but if you do, you going to then need a booster for the return leg of the data, as it has to flow upwards.
 
Speedster said:
What is this "mesh" protocol you speak of?
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in short

802.11s is mesh networking. client connects to access points that are wirelessly linked to the wifi router. almost like range extenders, just more advanced.

802.11r is seamless roaming. client authenticates on new access points before leaving current. providing a continuous connected experience.

mesh networks use seamless roaming. 2 different protocols.

some range extenders now use the mesh and roaming protocols
 
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