mattd390 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I recently took the plunge into having an Open Mesh based Wifi setup. I have a question for you other guys who have it setup. In the Configure / Advanced menu, there is an option that says "Bridge Wired Clients". The info button next to it says "When a wired client is connected to an access point, it will use settings from this SSIS". I don't get the point of this button. How would a wired client be connected to an access point? Thank you for any help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itGeeks Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I recently took the plunge into having an Open Mesh based Wifi setup. I have a question for you other guys who have it setup. In the Configure / Advanced menu, there is an option that says "Bridge Wired Clients". The info button next to it says "When a wired client is connected to an access point, it will use settings from this SSIS". I don't get the point of this button. How would a wired client be connected to an access point? Thank you for any help!! Some of the OM products have two Ethernet ports so you could for example hookup a device or switch to the 2nd port on OM. Or if your doing wireless mesh with one of the units that has a single port you could use it to connect a wired device/switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd390 Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Ahh, I follow you. Thanks a ton for explaining that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd390 Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 ItGeeks, is there an app that you can recommend to test the signal strength of my AP at different distances? I have it in my basement at the moment but I want to try it upstairs next. I figured I should test some items at both locations to see if moving it would make a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itGeeks Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) ItGeeks, is there an app that you can recommend to test the signal strength of my AP at different distances? I have it in my basement at the moment but I want to try it upstairs next. I figured I should test some items at both locations to see if moving it would make a huge difference. What kind of device do you have that you would be using for testing? Below is a list of programs I use on Android, Most of there can be found for iOS also, Just make sure you check the developer when searching because there are a ton with the same name. To check internet speed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest To check the signal and for the best channel number https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest To check the connection speed to the AP https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.assia.sweetspots Here is another WiFi speed test app, This one is used to check the speed between your device. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pzolee.android.localwifispeedtester Edited August 2, 2016 by itGeeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd390 Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 I was mainly looking to test the signal strength. After reading your reply though, I now will test those items you mentioned too! I thought I would to use my laptop. My other options are iOS devices. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itGeeks Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I was mainly looking to test the signal strength. After reading your reply though, I now will test those items you mentioned too! I thought I would to use my laptop. My other options are iOS devices. Thanks for the info. For windows 10 one of the programs I use is WiFi Analyzer from the Windows store https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/wifi-analyzer/9nblggh33n0n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattd390 Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 For windows 10 one of the programs I use is WiFi Analyzer from the Windows store https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/wifi-analyzer/9nblggh33n0n Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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