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Another Node2i Question

I hope this question has not been asked over and over. I’ve been considering getting a Node2i and unfortunately I have no way of going with the Ethernet route and will rely solely on WiFi as my set up is not set up where I have access to a router. 
I’m with UVerse so I don’t have crazy mbps numbers. How has running the Node strictly WiFi worked for you? Is even worth messing with without being connected to the router via Ethernet?

Thanks,
Buckheadmac

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lowrider57
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Is your service 50 mbps Total? If so, then the number of devices being used comes into play.
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lowrider57
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Google the brand and model number of the device that powers your wifi to find out the bandwidth.
I Googled my router # when I was having dropouts and discovered it was only 2.4GHz.

So, I upgraded to a new model.

buckheadmac OP
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Lowrider, thanks. That 50mbps is being used on many other devices. Besides my Sonos mesh, my internet controls our lights and many devices like iPhones, pads, a laptop. My place is only 1600ft in a high rise. I will google the model number of the gateway as they call it. Thanks . 
vinylzone
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You should be able to get a good router and use that as an access point.  You can plug that into your uverse router and get a better wireless signal independent of all the other stuff on the uverse router's wireless.
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jjss49
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mine works fine on wifi

i have ok, not great wifi speeds from the provider

i use a mesh system to get good coverage

a separate issue is competing devices within the house on wifi all asking for bandwidth - e.g. teens streaming videos, spouse on zoom calls what have you...
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