Looking for assistance choosing components for your new home network?
Looking for assistance choosing components for your new home network?
Hey there, we’re looking to improve our home network. The current setup is unstable, and we need more cable connections for new devices. The diagram below outlines my ideas. Our house has four floors: first purple, second green, third blue, and fourth red. The desktops on the second floor are the only ones needing fast access to the NAS, but they’re rarely used together. Right now, the 3rd and 4th floors rely on power line Ethernet adapters, which perform poorly under heavy load. A direct cable to the 4th floor can only go through the first switch on the second floor, which is why the current arrangement exists. I need to replace the yellow devices with new ones and have a budget of about 350 euros. I’m not very tech-savvy, but I want reliable performance, good stability, and simple setup. A solid mesh network and no overheating issues are priorities. Anyone have suggestions for access points or switches? Or ideas for rearranging the layout? Thanks in advance!
This setup seems to be about keeping your devices connected and working smoothly. The question is why some desktops need fast access to a network storage device, and what that really means. A good router or mesh system should handle this easily for everyone, but sometimes it doesn’t. Having many connections—like 15 or more—is common in modern homes and works well for most people. You mentioned you play games and use your PC often; that helps clarify why it matters to you.
What download and upload rates are you receiving from your internet service provider? Gigabit LAN connections should comfortably handle most residential setups. Are you in need of speeds beyond gigabit? For the NAS, perhaps? Regarding wireless access points, what are your needs and budget constraints? Do you require WiFi-5 or WiFi-6/6e? The arrangement of your floors is crucial since it influences placement and the quantity of APs necessary.
From what I've gathered, a solid consumer mesh system works well. Any advice you have would be appreciated. The diagram is mainly for your personal reference. For other queries, refer to the details below.
1. You receive 100 Mbps down and 30 Mbps up from your ISP.
2. A Gigabit LAN should suffice.
3. Understanding the distinction between WiFi5 and 6 mainly affects device capacity—likely around 15 devices for WiFi5.
The Ubiquiti Amplifi HD I own, along with the Google mesh system my son employs, both deliver excellent coverage, dependability, and connectivity. I also suggest a solid Nighthawk single router if you'd like. These models generally face fewer challenges with walls and dead zones compared to other routers I've encountered.