I have not used a mesh router but will do some further research as a result of this. I became a fan of TP-LINK routers several years ago around the advent of N technology. I had a very large house in Atlanta, requiring wireless in 3 floors, and I placed the router in the worst place.. the basement.. I tried both Linksys and Netgear, with and without extenders, and still had dead spots. The TP Link router handled the entire house without issue. I have an identical one here in the Villages, with no issues in a much smaller home, including streaming in the glass enclosed lanai.
In the home we plan to build south of 44, every room will have a CAT 6 port, and the router will be in a closet in the middle of the house. So all TVs will have direct Internet connections and not have to rely on wireless. Likewise for the security system. If for any reason teh signal weakens in the backyard, I'll put an access point in the lanai. At that point I could make a mesh decision.
Out of curiosity, what home automation system did you choose ( Control 4, savant, crestron, elan ??) and which security system ?
We're at the pre wire stage so have a ton of options.
Appreciate the thought provoking post
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