topic Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem in Broadband

Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

nigel3009 — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:53:39 GMT

Pretty fed up with the Wi-Fi coverage in my home. Thinking of creating a MESH Wi Fi system. I have a Sagemcom F@st 5364-3 T8 Modem which Talk Talk advise is mesh ready - although I do not believe them as I cannot find any reference to Mesh in the user guide. So, thinking about buying a TP Link Deco system, maybe the X50..

The question I have is:

1. Is the Deco X50 compatible with the Sagemcom F@ast 5346-3 ?

2. Integration of the X50 (assuming its compatible) - Turn off Sagemcom Wi-Fi and link Deco to Sagemcom via Ethernet port (white) or Red (WAN) connection ?

3. Power up and follow the TP Link Instructions on their App ?

4. Normally the Deco X50 come in packs of three which I can position at strategic points around the home and each unit will connect to the master that is plugged into the F@ST Modem ?

Understand that the Extender F@ST 266 may be a solution ?

If this is a suitable solution then how do I obtain a F@ST Extender and will it provide coverage for my home

Thanks

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

KeithFrench — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 21:09:10 GMT

Hi @nigel3009

I have asked one of TalkTalk's support to pick your thread up and they will advise you.

They aim to respond within 48 hours (Monday - Friday) excluding Bank Holidays, but if more urgent you can always try the Service Centre on 0345 172 0088. The posts are responded to in time/date order, oldest first.

To save yourself time, please make sure that your community profile includes your first & last names, broadband phone number & if possible an alternative contact number. This can be done by clicking on your Avatar picture and then clicking on "My Settings" followed by:-

Personal Profile > Personal Information

Otherwise, TalkTalk will not be able to tie up your forum username to your broadband account. Only you & TalkTalk have visibility of your details.

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

Chris-TalkTalk — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:59:43 GMT

Hi nigel3009,

I can arrange to send you a wifi boost to test with, to see if it improves wifi coverage. Would you like me to arrange this

Chris

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

nigel3009 — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:25:53 GMT

Hi Chris

Yes please, this is exceptionally good of Talk Talk.

Look forward to receiving unit and hoping for much improved Wi-Fi coverage.

Kind Regards

Nigel

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

Karl-TalkTalk — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:30:40 GMT

A Wi-Fi Booster is on the way to you.

Regards,

Karl.

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

Anonymous — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:40:19 GMT

Hi Nigel,

How are you getting on?

Thanks

Michelle

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

nigel3009 — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:05:23 GMT

Hello Michelle

Thank you for the message, just returned from holidays and a package from Talk Talk is waiting for me. Give me a few days and I will set up and try.

If all works out well and I need another extender. How can I obtain one and what cost ?

Kind Regards

Nigel

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

KeithFrench — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:07:46 GMT

To get another 266, you will have to contact the loyalty department (0345 1725157).

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

nigel3009 — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:40:47 GMT

Hi Community

I am about to connect my new F@ST266 Extender to my F@ST 5364 router. I have checked the firmware of the router and it is SG4K100174 (V174). Understand from the threads in the community that the router should have firmware > 174 ideally V202.

The question is how do I update the firmware to V202 - is this a Push from Talk Talk or can I find it elsewhere ?

Thanks

Nigel3009

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

Gliwmaeden2 — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:52:48 GMT

Leave the router on - staff can push through the update if you let them know a convenient time [probably morning, weekdays].

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

Debbie-TalkTalk — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:42:43 GMT

Hi @nigel3009

Can I just check, before I update the router firmware, are you using any VPN clients?

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

KeithFrench — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:45:46 GMT

Please see my sticky, the router NUST be running V202 before connecting the 266:-

https://community.talktalk.co.uk/t5/Full-Fibre/Very-Important-V2-Sagemcom-FAST266-WiFi-Booster/m-p/3058236#M30116

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

nigel3009 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:29:39 GMT

Hi Debbie

Any update on the firmware update. I have a VPN client - Norton 360. Please advise my next steps in preparation for the firmware update.

Thanks

Nigel

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

Debbie-TalkTalk — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:31:02 GMT

Hi @nigel3009

I have replied to your Private Message.

Thanks

Re: Mesh WiFi Expansion of F@ST 5364 Modem

KeithFrench — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:37:39 GMT

There have been speed issues (not WiFi coverage) that other people have attributed to Norton. I can't comment as I do not use it.