Re: "Repeaters", etc.
On Tue, May 28, 2024 at 12:11:32PM +0800, jeremy ardley wrote:
>
> On 28/05/2024 10:05 am, Paul M Foster wrote:
> > It appears there are two solutions. One is wifi extenders, and one is a
> > mesh network. In both cases, the device sits in the room and communicates
> > via wifi to the modem/router. The devices in the room connect to the device
> > via ethernet cable.
> >
> > How does that sound? Any dissenting opinions? Any brand recommendations?
>
> I think you will likely be disappointed by that plan. Mesh networks and WiFi
> extenders don't usually work well, especially WiFi extenders.
>
> A better plan is to install a POE switch at your router location and run cat
> 5 cable into the ceiling to 3 or 4 locations and put in a POE powered wifi
> access point in the ceiling at each point.
Well, if I'm gonna run cat 5, I might as well just put a jack in each room.
No POE needed. The only reason for wifi at all in this case is so I don't
*have* to run cat 5.
> TP-Link sell a range of prosumer and business access points that would help.
> You can also use the POE switch but put in a POE extractor to power a non
> POE access point.
>
> Personally I use TP-Link components and they seem reliable enough if lacking
> a bit in features you can use
>From what I've read, TP-Link gets good reviews.
Paul
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