u/aragonsi26

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to optimize the Wi-Fi setup in my house. My ultimate goal is to create a single, continuous network that behaves as closely to a seamless mesh system as possible, without buying new hardware. I want devices to hand off cleanly as I move around.

• Main Modem (Red): Handles the main routing/DHCP.
• Secondary Router (Green) : Tenda Router, connected to the modem, covering the other side of the house. I will be setting this to Access Point (AP) Mode to avoid Double NAT.

Right now, everything is split into 4 separate Wi-Fi names:

• Home (Modem 2.4G)
• Home 5G (Modem 5G)
• Tenda (Tenda 2.4G)
• Tenda_5G (Tenda 5G)

I want the minimum of network names, but I'm torn on the technical functionality:

Option 1: Total Unified Network (Single SSID) : Give all 4 bands (Modem 2.4G/5G and Tenda 2.4G/5G) the exact same name and password (e.g., Home).

This seems like the only way to get a continuous mesh-like feel where devices roam seamlessly on their own. but my concern here is will devices (especially the TV) get confused and drop to 2.4G out of laziness if the 2.4G signal has 5 bars but the 5G signal has 4 bars?

Option 2: The Dual-Band Split (Two SSIDs) Unify the physical hardware devices, but keep the frequencies separate across the entire house.

• 2.4G Unified (Modem + Tenda): Home
• 5G Unified (Modem + Tenda): Home 5G

This guarantees my TV stays on high-speed 5G, and my phone can still roam horizontally between the modem and router on the 5G band. The downside is my phone won't automatically switch down to 2.4G if I walk into a 5G dead zone.

Option 3: The Triple Split : Keep 2.4G unified as a backup, but separate the 5G bands so I can force connections.

• 2.4G Common: Home
• Modem 5G: Home 5G
• Router 5G: Router 5G

Like this, I can force the TV to stay on Router 5G permanently, but the downside is I lose automatic roaming on mobile devices like phones and tablets.

Which of these three configurations is the best compromise for a large house when trying to get a "mesh-like" experience without actual mesh hardware? Will Option 1 cause my TV and phone to constantly drop to the slightly stronger 2.4G signal in the middle of the house, or are modern devices smart enough to stick to the 4-bar 5G band?

Appreciate any advice or experiences with similar setups!

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