Is there a downside to multiple Z-nets?

[rwenner]

I have a modest home of about 2200 sq. ft. with 6" deep walls and a stucco finish which has played he!! on my Z-Wave network. I've recently include more 100k nodes which has made little difference. I purchased two Z-Net Interfaces and moved the kitchen & dining room nodes to one and the master suite nodes to the other. WOW!!, what a difference - - all of my nodes (Z-Wave & Z-Wave +) are Directly connected to there respective interfaces and response is great (even inclusion/exclusion works on the first try). I'm running HS3Pro on an HT-SEL on a SmartStick + and the two Z-Nets.


I want to add a third Z-Net to my covered patio to support the nodes outside (locks & spot lights) - - is there an issue with having 4 interfaces in such a small network? Or is there a better solution?

[Rupp]

There should be no issue at all adding multiple Z-Wave interface/networks and as you've seen this nearly always improves Z-Wave performance.

[randy]

It won’t be a problem. I currently run 4 Z-nets and have had as many as 6 when doing some testing.

[rwenner]

Thanks - - ordered one more Z-Net