Beginner in networking. Wireless connections.
Beginner in networking. Wireless connections.
Hello! You're planning your internet layout carefully. Adding a switch in room 2 could work well—then connecting an access point there would extend your Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house, effectively overlapping with the existing router signal. As for brand consistency, it's not necessary to stick to one brand; mixing and matching can still provide smooth connectivity if done properly. Let me know if you need more details!
There are various reasons why mobile devices switch networks: Is the AP/router using a standard protocol like 802.xxxxx or a unique method to transfer a device between sources? If they differ in brand and don’t specify, then likely not. Does the AP router employ a custom technique to drop a device when signal strength changes—such as from 6, 5, or 2.4 GHz? Some manufacturers like ASUS do this. Regardless of whether the router and AP come from the same company or not, how accurately they pick the right Wi-Fi channel and bandwidth? And if not, what are the chances of channel overlap and interference? How capable or lacking is your device in switching to a better Wi-Fi band (6, 5, or 2.4) or a different SSID?