Someone has probably already done a top 10 list of the best brands or models of hardware to start with.
Lots of times you need to work with what you have but starting from scratch, what would be your go-to models for routers, radios and antennas?
I saw a YouTube video that showed a spreadsheet of hardware but the link was expired.
I am just getting started. Flashed my first MikroTik.
Lots of times you need to work with what you have but starting from scratch, what would be your go-to models for routers, radios and antennas?
I saw a YouTube video that showed a spreadsheet of hardware but the link was expired.
I am just getting started. Flashed my first MikroTik.
A 100 different people will give you 100 different opinions but it all depends on your scope and the area that you want to cover. There are so many factors to consider but overall 5GHz equipment is a must as 2.4 is just not going to cut it any longer. We here in Rhode Island are using Mikrotik equipment for backbone networks and end user arrays with a few old Ubiquity nodes that at some point will be replaced with Mikrotic. Site access to buildings and towers will dictate what and where you can place equipment on the structures and a big one is distance that dictates a dish or a sector antenna! It will all fall into place for you as you gain more experience.
The good news is everyone here is here to help you make a smooth transition! Just ask!
Denis KD1HA
We do tree top antenna location. https://x.com/Will_W_Welker/status/1827480224310989092
So there will be lots of long distance point to point bridges.
http://www.radiofresnel.com/
Good luck,
Denis KD1HA
https://www.arednmesh.org/content/supported-devices-0
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