Hi Ian,
Hope all goes well with SNS
We are replacing LW meshbox pro and OS networks as fast as we can now with more than half our networks complete.
We
have opted for a simple approach with a flat level 2 UBNT networks for
simplicity. We then use Pfsense at the gateway as UAM and Dalo radius
if we need hotspot facility but normally auth is not required. We use
a mix of 5Ghz for infrastructure and both for CPE, the whole network
is private and client devices are in router mode. NO LAPTOPS on the
core network and we control loading on each access point. We
experience no losses regardless of hop count and currently delivering
about 16meg to each user. We feel ready for next generation radio
networks
The new M series we have had a little experience with
these last week now stable software is available and the results are
pretty impressive. Real world 100 meg throughput we have achieved with
20 chains. At 2.4Ghz we see very good compatibilty with legacy with a
big improvement in S/N by about 6 db at the client ends very much
higher sync rates and CCQ near 100%.
We are starting projects
now with NYNET to install next generation delivering 20 meg symetrical
and 100meg when it comes available as the core network wil now handle
it.
Its nice to be one step ahead of the fibre folk!!
Fi-Wi has arrived.
Keep it simple!!
Good Luck
Nick