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Networking solution for a small home 900sqft. (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hi y'all im looking for a networking solution to get good wifi connection throughout the single story apartment.

Please bear with me, I am an absolute newbie and maybe sound totally stupid in this.

Our network will be just about 1gbps..

Problem my ONT location is located near my main door and isnt exactly the best place I want to put my wifi router. Our ONT is in a box and located near is a datapoint that runs cables to each of our rooms and living area.

https://ibb.co/fd8cR8q

I am wondering if it is possible to do this setup

ONT -> non-wifi router -> datapoint -> 1 x wifi router in my living room and 1x wifi router in my main bedroom.

Does this make any sense?

And can my 2x wifi router be like a mesh network?

I was thinking to use a non-wifi router because Im thinking it'll be cheaper? Or maybe I will just use the one from my ISP for that? Does it make sense?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

best solution would be to run some extra ethernet cables around the house and attach a WAP where there is a weak signal.

product eg tplink deco, will allow mesh and backhauling.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You want any 2nd or 3rd routers in an AP mode or just use a WAP (Wi-Fi Access Point)

This may help clarify a bit of the mystery of networking Home Networking Basics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjRKID2ucPY&list=PLqkmlrpDHy5M8Kx7zDxsSAWetAcHWtWFl

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Any router will you recommend? Maybe one that is WiFi 6E (not sure if 6E is needed, maybe WiFi 6 will suffice)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

All mine are older but Asus have traditionally been decent. I personally have switched over to using a custom router for none options and capability and a WAP (Wi-Fi Access Point) like Unifi. The WAP tends to be cheaper and generally all one needs to upgrade.

If you're looking for a router specifically a mini pc or open router box can make it easy. Like Protectli Quotom etc. Then run OpnSense on it and will be the last router software you need to learn. Consumer grade stuff is generally mediocre and prices have gotten a bit ridiculous.

If you think you might want multigig LAN ports in the future look for one with the ports or a Thin Client/miniPC/SFF with expansion port and add a NIC to suit your needs.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Do you need to use Unifi dream machine with their proprietary software to manage your network if you use their WAP( like Accesspoint U6 and Accesspoint U6 Mesh?)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

The Unifi system requires a controller. Either a cloudkey, a Dream Machine type device OR the controller software running on a device on the network. But it technically only needs to run for setup or datalogging. Then can be turned off if desired.