With 5GHz, the best solution is not a single "badass AP", but more APs at lower power. Not only will the performance be better (and with that comes better customer satisfaction), but there's more margin available for the service provider.
On Jan 17, 2017 6:14 AM, "Timothy Steele" <[email protected]> wrote: > All the best long range routers are a base unit with 2 range extender's > issues I've seen with over powered routers like the nighthawk is when > customer is next to the router the signal can get way too hot and the > customer will think the internet is dropping really the best solution is a > cambium router and buy 2 range extenders and up sell it as the ultimate > range or something like that > > I have also had good success putting a NanoM2 in router mode and making it > the wifi router you can manage it and it has crazy range but dose not look > very nice > > On Tue, Jan 17, 2017, 5:43 AM Josh Reynolds <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Managing said router is a good upsell and helps your customer's >> experience with your service. >> >> I've seen people charge between $4-$12/mo for this service. >> >> Basically, you're responsible for: firmware upgrades, port forwards, >> vpns, telling them their wireless password, etc. >> >> Not only does it help keep your network secure, but it keeps your >> customers happy and can be quite profitable. >> >> On Jan 16, 2017 11:52 PM, "That One Guy /sarcasm" < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >> define "managed" - clearly >> we drop an air router (ubnt) with a DMZ and no upnp >> thats free, anything else, get your own >> business, we will sell you a Fortigate >> residential, we dont se a market with a cost that is capturable for any >> feature >> >> On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 11:45 PM, Josh Corson <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> I found my answers in previous threads. Thank you >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> On Jan 16, 2017, at 11:31 PM, Josh Corson <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> What's the price on a 844E? >> Vendor? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jan 16, 2017, at 11:13 PM, Sean Heskett <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Yeah the cloud software is what makes calix awesome. >> >> The hardware is high end 802.11ac gear. >> >> On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 9:58 PM David Kunat <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Do you use their cloud management with the 844E? >> >> On Jan 16, 2017, at 7:37 PM, Sean Heskett <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Calix 844E >> >> >> - Sean >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 16, 2017 at 9:28 PM Josh Corson <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> What does everyone use/offer for managed customer routers? >> >> >> >> We use the Cambium R200P router currently, however we are looking for >> >> one with better wireless range. In general circumstances the router >> >> works fine, but we are looking for a good all in one, manageable >> >> router with excellent range - and maybe dual band (I know the R201P >> >> exists). The R200P seems pricey for simply single band 2.4ghz. >> >> >> >> Not too hung up on the ability to power the CPE through the router. >> >> Poe bricks are fine. >> >> >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> Josh >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> -- >> If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see your team >> as part of yourself you have already failed as part of the team. >> >>
