I’m uploading a picture of my home network topology.
I would like to be able to run MESH over cable and wireless with my current equipment!
What configuration should I do?
Thanks guys.
Nice picture! We should start with the correct terminology.
Mesh means wireless backhaul. So in your case, RB951Ui-2HnD (2F) should only be configured as ap. RB951Ui-2HnD (1F) should be configured both ap-bridge (to connect to 2F) and have a virtual adapter configured as a,p assuming you want to make it work as accesspoint as well. The device on 3F should be configured as ap as well. And…that’s it.
Be aware that you will have a 2.4GHz radio as backhaul, don’t expect to much of it. If possible, run cables.
Worst case (if cable is no option): powerline.
Actually as "station-bridge" ...
And "RB951Ui-2HnD (2F)" has to be "ap-bridge" (not sure, if mode "ap" - without bridge - is available though).
I hope @OP is aware that all mentioned WiFi APs have only 100Mbps ethernet ports, so performance definitely won't be stellar.
Thank you so much for your reply and approval of my pictures.
I will paraphrase your instructions.
Do you mean I utilize the power modom?
The fact that I've never tried it makes me consider purchasing a set to use. Thank you.
Yes, I should indeed update my equipment.
For now, my goal is to learn and research and be able to have my phone roam in a Wi-Fi environment. Of course, I'm also very curious to know if I can utilize MESH, such as wireless broadcasting, backhauling over Ethernet with my current device. That's just my thoughts. It may not be achievable.
Use the existing powerlines in your home as carrier for network traffic (IF they are on the same phase or it’s a big NO GO !!).
Quite cheap and it’s performing very decent last years.
It also has some caveats:
- they don’t like solar system transformers (the block wave harmonics KILL your throughput. Been there, done that)
- they can be impacted by sudden drops in network speed whenever something is plugged in or switched on
Again, in my view a real ethernet cable is always better but as alternative, powerline can be used as well.
Just keep in mind it’s not entirely the same 
Roaming as in ‘seamless roaming’ → not with your current devices. You need AX devices and capsman setup.
If you can live with a short drop (up to some seconds), that can be done.
@holvoetn, being European guy, keeps forgetting about possibility to use coax cables for data transmission … there are even two standards, which allow using TV coaxial cables for data transmission: MoCA and G.hn … I’ve got an impression that MoCA (being American standard) nas a bit wider support between equipment manufacturers.
MoCa works pretty well, in fact much better than ethernet over powerline. So if you have some existing coaxial cable, you can re-use it. Most MoCA adapters can even work in parallel with TV signals, only throughput gets reduced (because quite a lot of spectrum is then used for TV and is not available for MoCA).
Ah yes, I keep forgetting about that indeed.
Though I do have coax in most rooms here … I also have ethernet right next to it 
I’ve only learned a few things about this.
It is on a cable line that transmits a network through high frequency. But since I don’t know much about the cable connections inside the house, for example, between 2 MODOMs, there are several nodes and sockets. Also, as you said, are they above the same phase.
If it is possible for me to utilize my existing equipment, as you say, to form a MESH network, I would be more than happy to try it.
My current need, is that I move from the first floor to the third floor when I am home, then I have to manually turn off my phone’s WIFI and turn it on again. I don’t want to do that. If you can, give me a hint and I will try to get them to run on MESH.
Are you talking about the need to purchase a coaxial cable to RJ45 connector device? So, I would like to know the cost of them, are they cheaper than the power cable devices? Also, do they require an additional power supply?
Are they BNC to RJ45? They, I used them a long time ago, on a project where I was installing security cameras.
1- I don’t think they are cheaper
2- yes
Thanks, I know what it is, that one is BNC 2 RJ45
I don’t think they’re a price issue if they’re what I consider BNC 2 RJ45 because, the ones I’ve used before aren’t that expensive, you can buy a pair for almost $10, however, I’m skeptical of their transmission throughput.
Regarding the AC/AP configurations, they should be higher cost, right?
Hahaha, I just checked the prices, and there is a difference between the product you are talking about, and what I think you are talking about, and there is a huge difference in price, the price of the MOCA would allow me to re-route a CAT5e cable from the first floor.
So there’s a way … and I sense you’re getting some will … to do it properly 