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Setting up a new home network

Setting up a new home network

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thorpops12
Member
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02-10-2016, 07:31 AM
#1
Good evening everyone! We’re preparing to relocate into a much larger home next week, and it’s significantly bigger than our previous residence. In our current smaller home, we often face WiFi problems when moving further from the router, so this new space will present similar challenges. At least in our existing home we can use a WiFi extender to cover a few rooms. The main concern here is the outbuilding/office at the garden’s base, which we plan to convert into a cozy “man cave.” Since it already has Ethernet access, what’s the best way to ensure strong WiFi coverage for both the office and the garden area? A WiFi extender or an access point? If we choose an access point, how would we install and configure it? (All UK-based, of course.) Thanks in advance!
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thorpops12
02-10-2016, 07:31 AM #1

Good evening everyone! We’re preparing to relocate into a much larger home next week, and it’s significantly bigger than our previous residence. In our current smaller home, we often face WiFi problems when moving further from the router, so this new space will present similar challenges. At least in our existing home we can use a WiFi extender to cover a few rooms. The main concern here is the outbuilding/office at the garden’s base, which we plan to convert into a cozy “man cave.” Since it already has Ethernet access, what’s the best way to ensure strong WiFi coverage for both the office and the garden area? A WiFi extender or an access point? If we choose an access point, how would we install and configure it? (All UK-based, of course.) Thanks in advance!

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Jonny_T_
Member
122
02-10-2016, 01:48 PM
#2
Mesh system could be a solid choice, check it out.
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Jonny_T_
02-10-2016, 01:48 PM #2

Mesh system could be a solid choice, check it out.

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SoccerWolfMC
Junior Member
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02-12-2016, 07:47 AM
#3
Choose between mesh or access points; neither works well, APs don’t help.
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SoccerWolfMC
02-12-2016, 07:47 AM #3

Choose between mesh or access points; neither works well, APs don’t help.

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SolitudeFX
Member
131
02-12-2016, 12:49 PM
#4
You're considering a mesh system or two powerful APs, but you'd prefer to avoid consumer-grade options and opt for solid enterprise solutions.
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SolitudeFX
02-12-2016, 12:49 PM #4

You're considering a mesh system or two powerful APs, but you'd prefer to avoid consumer-grade options and opt for solid enterprise solutions.

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GBLeon
Member
150
02-12-2016, 09:39 PM
#5
Ubiquiti is the best choice for a solid and dependable AP.
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GBLeon
02-12-2016, 09:39 PM #5

Ubiquiti is the best choice for a solid and dependable AP.