Router and Access Point assistance
Router and Access Point assistance
Hi all. I currently have a network closet on one end of the house all my wired ethernet runs to. My asus Google wifi mesh has been weird,and I'd like to relocate just one wifi point to the center of the house guest room. Issue is the room only has one ethernet port. Do I need a managed switch, and then an access point in bridge mode. Is there such a thing as wired router to stick onto the access point. I've been googling a to know good answer. Thanks all
It seems the correction altered your original message. Could you clarify what you intended to say?
You don't have to use a managed switch; any unmanaged one works just fine. If you need power from the switch to the AP, a PoE unmanaged switch will cost a bit more, but an unmanaged non-PoE switch should be about $20 for a 5-port model or a few more for an 8-port version.
I believed the internet needed to pass through the router before a switch was implemented.
In the space where the mesh node is meant to be installed, does the Ethernet wall jack work? If yes, and this connection goes back to the main network closet, simply plug in the mesh point and link the other end to the primary router. Google Mesh WiFi devices are expected to include secondary Ethernet ports for wired backhaul, though I’m not sure if that’s confirmed yet. Just make sure everything is set up correctly unless you’re mixing things up.
I'm adjusting how I phrase this. Currently, I have a mesh configuration. There are unusual handoff problems in the middle of the house where users bounce between nodes. I'm planning to replace the mesh with one central access point in the guest room. Each room has an Ethernet port connected to the network closet at the house's farthest end, which also carries the main fiber line. You'll need a router to manage IP assignments there. Then you can extend Wi-Fi from that Ethernet port.
You're looking for a complete overhaul. A router will definitely be needed, and it should connect via fiber. Do you already have a router integrated into the fiber unit, or does it require its own access point? Also, what is your budget looking like?
The fiber unit lacks a built-in router. The main bedroom is on the far side of the house from the closet, and I currently receive around two Wi-Fi signals if I rely only on the primary hub. It should work well as an access point, which is acceptable. I'm looking for a reliable option that lasts, not just a cheap one. I've considered a powerful Wi-Fi 6 router to cover the whole house from the closet, but I don't want to replace the existing setup. My current router doesn't provide enough coverage to reach the smart plugs in the master room.