Hello,
we need to decide soon on the number of network outlets required throughout the house.
Basically, we agree on where to place outlets (living room, office, children's rooms, bedroom...) for connecting stationary devices.
However, I am a bit unsure about what exactly needs to be planned to ensure good Wi-Fi coverage on both floors.
What I find online about this topic is beyond my current understanding.
Would it be possible to simply install one network outlet centrally on each floor and connect a device there to extend the signal? What kind of device would that be?
(I have often read about access points.)
Looking forward to some beginner-friendly advice. Thank you very much.
we need to decide soon on the number of network outlets required throughout the house.
Basically, we agree on where to place outlets (living room, office, children's rooms, bedroom...) for connecting stationary devices.
However, I am a bit unsure about what exactly needs to be planned to ensure good Wi-Fi coverage on both floors.
What I find online about this topic is beyond my current understanding.
Would it be possible to simply install one network outlet centrally on each floor and connect a device there to extend the signal? What kind of device would that be?
(I have often read about access points.)
Looking forward to some beginner-friendly advice. Thank you very much.
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allstar831 Sep 2019 09:19I don’t really understand why everything needs to be wired everywhere.
Isn’t a well-placed FritzBox + Wi-Fi coverage throughout + a good provider with fiber optic or similar + possibly repeaters in the attic enough? It’s understandable that the NAS or similar devices are connected directly to the router, but everything else? My laptop doesn’t even have a network port anymore…
Regards
Isn’t a well-placed FritzBox + Wi-Fi coverage throughout + a good provider with fiber optic or similar + possibly repeaters in the attic enough? It’s understandable that the NAS or similar devices are connected directly to the router, but everything else? My laptop doesn’t even have a network port anymore…
Regards
untergasse431 Sep 2019 09:59No, that’s not enough. Especially when a building automation system is involved. The Fritzbox router quickly becomes overwhelmed with many Wi-Fi devices, and using a repeater is by far the worst solution for extending Wi-Fi coverage.
If you don’t have high demands on your network and only use the internet occasionally with a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, this might be sufficient. Streaming on 1-2 Netflix clients also works. However, beyond that or with more intensive use in terms of devices, number, and traffic, a Fritzbox will reach its limits.
If you don’t have high demands on your network and only use the internet occasionally with a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, this might be sufficient. Streaming on 1-2 Netflix clients also works. However, beyond that or with more intensive use in terms of devices, number, and traffic, a Fritzbox will reach its limits.
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allstar831 Sep 2019 10:17untergasse43 schrieb:
No, that’s not enough. Especially when building automation is involved. The Fritzbox router is often quickly overwhelmed by many Wi-Fi devices, and using a repeater is by far the worst solution to extend a wireless network.
If you don’t have high demands on the network and just browse the internet with a laptop, smartphone, or tablet, it’s probably sufficient. Streaming with 1-2 Netflix clients is also okay. Beyond that, or with more intensive use in terms of devices, number, and traffic, the Fritzbox will reach its limits. Okay, thanks. That works. In our case, it would actually be without building automation.
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