Suggested network setup for a concrete home.
Suggested network setup for a concrete home.
Hi everyone, here’s a quick overview of my current setup: I’m using a Starlink Gen 2 system with an Archer AX80 router. The issue is that my home has thick concrete walls both inside and outside, which makes Wi-Fi coverage difficult. I want to ensure consistent connectivity throughout the house. My plan is to buy a TP-Link Deco AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E mesh system (three units). I’ll connect the Starlink router to the WAN port of the AX80 in bypass mode, which will give Wi-Fi access to one area via the AX80. My home already has Ethernet ports in different rooms that link back to a TP-Link 16 port gigabit switch. To reach that switch, I’ll run cables from the AX80 into the wall jack feeding the switch. I’ll set up all three AXE5400 units as access points and connect them to Ethernet jacks around the house to broaden coverage. The goal is a single unified network with the same name covering the entire home.
Is this approach realistic? Are the devices compatible with this configuration? Let me know your thoughts!
They often use multiple access points sharing the same network. Consider PoE to supply power directly through Ethernet cables, eliminating the need for separate power sources for each AP.