04-11-2018 04:07 PM
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04-11-2018 04:34 PM - edited 04-11-2018 04:42 PM
https://www.telus.com/en/bc/support/article/telus-boost-wifi-quick-start-guide
According to the above the first boost should be a wired connection to the main telus router. I think they probably meant to say must be a wired, ethernet connection
Have not seen any references to being able to remove the ethernet connection after initial setup. Also don't expect it to be possible based on my understanding of how boost functions and that telus recommends that the wifi on the actiontec be turned off.
04-11-2018 04:34 PM - edited 04-11-2018 04:42 PM
https://www.telus.com/en/bc/support/article/telus-boost-wifi-quick-start-guide
According to the above the first boost should be a wired connection to the main telus router. I think they probably meant to say must be a wired, ethernet connection
Have not seen any references to being able to remove the ethernet connection after initial setup. Also don't expect it to be possible based on my understanding of how boost functions and that telus recommends that the wifi on the actiontec be turned off.
04-12-2018 04:25 PM
@rcwrote:
Also don't expect it to be possible based on my understanding of how boost functions and that telus recommends that the wifi on the actiontec be turned off.
How does "boost functions" work? The boost wi-fi seems to be limited to 144Mbps but certainly has a longer distance range in signal strength. Depending on the device, I can get 866Mbps on the 5Ghz band of the Actiontec. I'm not sure if I want to turn off 5Ghz yet unless there is some signal interference issue.
04-12-2018 06:21 PM
My Actiontec Wi-Fi still connects the wireless TV devices in my home. The rest of my Wi-Fi network is connected to the Boost Wi-Fi SSID.
04-13-2018 01:32 AM
To clarify my earlier post, should have said telus recommends disabling 2.4Ghz radio if you have optik TV and a actiontec t3200
https://www.telus.com/en/bc/support/article/troubleshoot-boost-wifi-actiontec-t3200m
10-02-2018 08:34 PM
Hey NFtoBC - i see you all over these forms with epic wisdom you are clearly the guru.
1) I just got the boost network. My question is why can I not just leave the WiFi network ON for the Actiontec 3200 and put SSID and password as the same name as boost network so I have 3 broadcasting (actiontec + boost starter kit (2))? Shouldn't the network know when to move to each one within range?
2) In this thread it says you have to ethernet the first boost. My thing is I WANT to ethernet ALL BOOST's that I have. The second boost connected via WiFi during setup and told me NOT to connect ethernet during install. My question: If I connect the Ethernet to the SECOND BOOST after installed.... Is the boost smart enough to detect the Ethernet and create the Mesh Network as such rather than daisy chaining from original Mesh and causing the 50% lag?
3) Have you heard any issues with AirPort Expresses DESTROYING the Actiontec 3200 configuration. I was using Apple products with the Actiontec the last 4 weeks since getting Telus and it seems after trying to diagnose everything possible: Everytime I went to connect the Airport Express (ANY configuration you could imagine... I tried Port 1 Bridging... No Bridge on Actiontec but bridge on Airport..... I even tried Airport Express just using as a "wifi device" so I can airplay music to it and disconnecting the wifi radio completely.) within a couple hours all the wifi devices would just start tripping... dropping IP constantly and having to restart actiontec every 3 hours. I've read there was issues with Xbox's in the past and curious is Airport Express were a similar issue with this router.
Thank you in advance for your wisdom.
-- Kyle W
10-02-2018 09:11 PM
@kylewils wrote:Hey NFtoBC - i see you all over these forms with epic wisdom you are clearly the guru.
Not really, I'm just around more.
@kylewils wrote:
1) I just got the boost network. My question is why can I not just leave the WiFi network ON for the Actiontec 3200 and put SSID and password as the same name as boost network so I have 3 broadcasting (actiontec + boost starter kit (2))? Shouldn't the network know when to move to each one within range?
You could, but it would not address the issues of poor network connection between the T3200M Wi-Fi radio, and the rest of your network. The use of the Boost devices independent of the Actiontec corrects this problem.
2) In this thread it says you have to ethernet the first boost. My thing is I WANT to ethernet ALL BOOST's that I have. The second boost connected via WiFi during setup and told me NOT to connect ethernet during install. My question: If I connect the Ethernet to the SECOND BOOST after installed.... Is the boost smart enough to detect the Ethernet and create the Mesh Network as such rather than daisy chaining from original Mesh and causing the 50% lag?
Yes, others have indicated you can ethernet connect each of the Boost devices.
3) Have you heard any issues with AirPort Expresses DESTROYING the Actiontec 3200 configuration. I was using Apple products with the Actiontec the last 4 weeks since getting Telus and it seems after trying to diagnose everything possible: Everytime I went to connect the Airport Express (ANY configuration you could imagine... I tried Port 1 Bridging... No Bridge on Actiontec but bridge on Airport..... I even tried Airport Express just using as a "wifi device" so I can airplay music to it and disconnecting the wifi radio completely.) within a couple hours all the wifi devices would just start tripping... dropping IP constantly and having to restart actiontec every 3 hours. I've read there was issues with Xbox's in the past and curious is Airport Express were a similar issue with this router.
I have not heard of issues you describe, except this recent post.
Thank you in advance for your wisdom.
-- Kyle W
You're welcome.
10-02-2018 09:36 PM
10-03-2018 12:42 AM
You could ask @PL who responded in this thread indicating his success with Ethernet connected Boost devices, or you could test yourself, and return them if they do not meet your needs.
10-03-2018 09:30 AM
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05-23-2018 10:00 PM
Hi Ian, I am a little confused, are you saying that one AP needs to be on Ethernet and the other one doesn’t need to be? As well, are there throughput limits as mentioned in an earlier post?
Thanks,
Mike
05-23-2018 11:37 PM
@Mcdred wrote:Hi Ian, I am a little confused, are you saying that one AP needs to be on Ethernet and the other one doesn’t need to be? As well, are there throughput limits as mentioned in an earlier post?
Thanks,
Mike
Yes, currently one Boost device needs to be connected to your Telus gateway / router by an Ethernet cable. Any mesh network is likely to be slower than a single point network, as packets need to be forwarded from one device to another. The Boost device is faster than most internet sites to which you will connect.
05-23-2018 10:01 PM - edited 05-23-2018 10:02 PM
@IanTurner wrote:
Hello, I'm a Telus tech.
Currently the T3200 doesn't support the Boost directly but with the upcoming firmware change or replacement modem you will be able to use the two pack as additional boosters but until then you have to hardware one.
If you have an ethernet run in your house you can place the first in a better location.
Hi Ian, I am a little confused, are you saying that one AP needs to be on Ethernet and the other one doesn’t need to be? As well, are there throughput limits as mentioned in an earlier post?
Thanks,
Mike
07-15-2018 10:14 PM
Looks like the “my wi-fi” app can now record data usage from the booster wi-fi. The app also shows the downstream and upstream speeds.
01-05-2019 01:09 PM
Realize this is a stale-dated reply but I purchased a Boost starter kit very recently and the sales person at the Telus store said exactly that: once the boost unit is setup via Ethernet it is then moved where you want it. Perhaps that’s where you heard it, and perhaps Telus may need to tweak some training there. Minor issue for me though - I’m fine having one connected to the LAN.