does the zwave dongle actually do the rf communication?  I would think a dongle in back of the polisy would have limited range.  do most of you then add a repeater/amplifier near the polisy?

 

 

I am just getting set up. Ordered a 700 series amplifier repeater, that was recommended here. Larger area, very minimal mesh yet (covered with Insteon now), so why not -- although I understand the newest series 7 devices perform better in this regard.

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Edited April 23, 20223 yr by oskrypuch

If interested...

ZW189

Aeotec ZW189 Zwave Plus Plug in Range Extender Repeater 7

11 hours ago, jkraus said:

does the zwave dongle actually do the rf communication?  I would think a dongle in back of the polisy would have limited range.  do most of you then add a repeater/amplifier near the polisy?

I haven't needed a dedicated repeater. Several devices already near the Controller so all is working fine, installations are all unique. The z-wave dongle gets the best range when it's vertical so use a right-angle USB adapter if necessary. Here's what I used:

Posdou USB 3.0 Male to Female 90 Degree Right Angle Extension Adapter, USB Upward and Downward Connector

Thanks for the tip, yea good idea going vertical