A dependable option that stays clean and avoids high expenses for this home.
A dependable option that stays clean and avoids high expenses for this home.
I helped my friend troubleshoot his networking problems. He sketched the house, which shows the router is in the central network box but walls block strong signals. The living room gets decent Wi-Fi, while room 1 has very weak coverage. Every room has a conduit from the router, so running cables to each space is feasible. A good idea would be to install Ethernet connections in most rooms and use a Wi-Fi mesh system for areas with poor signal. Ideally, other rooms and the back of the house should also have Wi-Fi access. It’s not overly complicated if we keep things organized.
I recommend running cables to every room and consider a backup Wi-Fi router in room 1. The many corners and walls here make it hard for Wi-Fi extenders to work well, and you can't be sure what's inside the walls. If the structure is made of masonry or reinforced steel, it could disrupt the Wi-Fi signal.
The structure consists of brick walls, some reinforced with concrete and steel supports. This setup can interfere with Wi-Fi signals, which is why I considered placing a mesh network in the central hallway for all areas and another in the living room. I’m unsure if devices like the TP-Link Deco, claiming coverage of 5500 sq ft, will suffice here given the space size—only about 1300 sq ft. Could two units cover enough? Also, since it’s concrete, performance might drop at close range. I recall working in a location with a single Ubiquiti satellite unit that provided strong coverage.
WiFi mesh won't function well when the signal starts weak from the beginning. Once you're already connected via cables in the rooms, mesh technology becomes unnecessary. It can still provide smooth coverage, but rely on wired connections for each device.
I could set up Ethernet connections to every room. I’d place one AP in high-traffic zones, another around the corner to cover the living room, plus units on the left side and two more in rooms 1 and 3 if the signal there remains weak. Adding an extra unit would be ideal. For more details, check Ubiquiti’s offerings like the In-wall HD or the wall-mounted Wi-Fi 6, which serve as both APs and 4-port switches for wired devices. https://store.ui.com/products/unifi-in-wall-hd