Greetings,
I apologize if this has been covered in previous posts, spent a few minutes searching and couldn't find exactly what I am after. I have a large (100+ nodes) Z-Wave network, and I am running the latest release version of Homeseer.
I would like to run two controllers on the same Z-Wave network for better coverage. From what I understand this is implemented via a SUC/SIS relationship, however, I know almost nothing about SUC/SIS at this point. I presently own two Z-NET controllers.
I am aware that I can run separate Z-Wave networks, that is not what I want to do. There are limitations and management issues that are unappealing to me. As it stands, I have nodes in my network that are barely reachable, and I am adding a large section on to my house, which will require even more coverage. I doubt my single controller can reach this.
I recently relocated my controller from being velcroed to the ceiling of a spare room, to being up in my attic. Of course, about 97 of the 100 nodes work. Im going to try to move the controller around in the attic to find a "sweeter" spot, however, this got me to thinking that if I am struggling now, it is only going to get worse with the addition. I am installing Zwave + devices wherever I can, and they seem to perform MUCH better than traditional devices (the devices that are falling off are things like Cooper switches, and GE outdoor plug adapters) Zwave + devices in the approximate same location work fine.
If someone who understands Z-Wave better than I do could help me out, I would appreciate it. This network is getting large, and I want to manage it in the best way possible. I will likely be adding around 50 more devices in the next year, so expandability is crucial! On another note, How many nodes should a single Z-wave network realistically support?
Thanks for any help,
Frank
I apologize if this has been covered in previous posts, spent a few minutes searching and couldn't find exactly what I am after. I have a large (100+ nodes) Z-Wave network, and I am running the latest release version of Homeseer.
I would like to run two controllers on the same Z-Wave network for better coverage. From what I understand this is implemented via a SUC/SIS relationship, however, I know almost nothing about SUC/SIS at this point. I presently own two Z-NET controllers.
I am aware that I can run separate Z-Wave networks, that is not what I want to do. There are limitations and management issues that are unappealing to me. As it stands, I have nodes in my network that are barely reachable, and I am adding a large section on to my house, which will require even more coverage. I doubt my single controller can reach this.
I recently relocated my controller from being velcroed to the ceiling of a spare room, to being up in my attic. Of course, about 97 of the 100 nodes work. Im going to try to move the controller around in the attic to find a "sweeter" spot, however, this got me to thinking that if I am struggling now, it is only going to get worse with the addition. I am installing Zwave + devices wherever I can, and they seem to perform MUCH better than traditional devices (the devices that are falling off are things like Cooper switches, and GE outdoor plug adapters) Zwave + devices in the approximate same location work fine.
If someone who understands Z-Wave better than I do could help me out, I would appreciate it. This network is getting large, and I want to manage it in the best way possible. I will likely be adding around 50 more devices in the next year, so expandability is crucial! On another note, How many nodes should a single Z-wave network realistically support?
Thanks for any help,
Frank
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