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erp_jdr14
New Contributor
3 years ago

what brand mesh networks will work with my Cox router

I have Cox internet with an Arris TG1682-g router (from Cox). I have a few dead zones in my 2 story house and would like to add a mesh network. But I am looking for a brand to buy...other than the PO...
  • Bruce's avatar
    Bruce
    3 years ago

    If you have a wireless router and need to extend its wireless range, you can buy Range Extenders, Mesh Routers or plain ol' routers.  With Range Extenders, Panoramic is limited to only the Pods.

    If you want to install plain ol' routers in the dead zones, these will work with your Arris TG1682.  However, you wrote mesh so I'm trying to figure your best approach.

    The question is we don't know if these rooms are dead zones or not.  These rooms may be dead zones due to the wireless limitations of the Arris TG1682.

    If you want to install a mesh network in your home, there are brands complete with a router and 2, 3 or 4 satellite Access Points you can install in the other rooms.

    Research from about 4 months ago.  Look for the 2 tables.
    forums.cox.com/.../panoramic-wifi-pods-2-0
     

  • erp_jdr14's avatar
    erp_jdr14
    New Contributor
    3 years ago

    Yes and No...we started a Cox plan that included the Router, so we have it...but do not own or rent it.

    Not sure what you mean it's an AC router? Does that make it more compatible with mainstream brand mesh devices.

    Thx for quick reply Bruce

    • Bruce's avatar
      Bruce
      Honored Contributor III
      3 years ago

      I'm thinking if you're to build a network...which is essentially what you're getting into...then purchase your own modem (DOCSIS) and WiFi.  Don't build onto the Panoramic...but onto your own equipment.

      Your rooms may not be dead zones due to location but may be dead zones because the Panoramic isn't powerful enough to reach.

      You just recently started a Cox plan?  If so, I'm curious why Cox issued a DOCSIS 3.0 modem, which is older technology, as opposed to the DOCSIS 3.1.  Or, if you also subscribe to Cox Voice (landline), this may be why you have a DOCSIS 3.0.

      You wrote, "Arris TG1682-g router" in your original post.  The "g" is a wireless protocol:  802.11g.  There is 802.11a...then 802.11b...etc and we're now up to 802.11ac.  There are more after AC, but AC is currently what Cox issues.

      So...for now...give buying your own stuff a think and let us know.

      • erp_jdr14's avatar
        erp_jdr14
        New Contributor
        3 years ago

        The setup from Cox is a bare bones plan(as my wife and I only want and use Internet...no TV no landline). So we got the Arris router (about 1 yr ago) when we started the plan. it works fine within 75 ft of router, but upstairs in bdrm, the signal goes from 97% down to 44%...weak signal.

        Not sure what the Panoramic system you refer too is? Anyway, as a retired couple, we are trying to keep it simple and not to "tech-centric"...just want to get a stronger wifi and thought a mesh system would help.

        Thx