ᐅ Lighting and Electrical Planning in New Construction

Gudeen. schrieb:

The "repeater with LAN cable" does the same. It is basically just an access point, possibly with a reduced range of functions.

And it only costs one third. What additional functions does the access point offer? As far as I know, the repeater does not do that, but I’m not an expert.

motorradsilke schrieb:

Then those are the new Fritz Repeater access points.

They were already like that with the old ones, at least some of them.

motorradsilke schrieb:

As far as I know, the repeater doesn’t do that, but I’m no expert.

Then please do us a favor and listen to the experts. 😉 In fact, every repeater basically operates as an access point initially. The difference lies in how the so-called backhaul is implemented, along with possible management features. But it remains the case: a “true” repeater (backhaul over Wi-Fi) is a compromise and has absolutely no place in new construction, no matter how often the manufacturer insists that the bandwidth isn’t shared. It’s a matter of physics. 😉

motorradsilke schrieb:

For example, a Fritz repeater connected by cable to a LAN socket.

A Fritz repeater (the models with a LAN port) can also function as an access point. In my experience, the major drawback of these devices is that they do not support PoE (Power over Ethernet). Except for the 3000 and 6000 models, they must be plugged directly into a power outlet. The other two models can be positioned more flexibly. Additionally, AVM does not offer any outdoor access points.

The advantage, of course, is that even non-experts can manage the installation relatively easily and it “somehow” works. However, I prefer the somewhat more demanding but also more powerful option, which usually cannot be implemented with AVM products.

K1300S schrieb:


Then please do us a favor and listen to the experts. 😉

I am doing that. I just want to understand why I should pay three times as much for an access point and whether it offers me any advantage. So far, I don’t see any.

hanse987 schrieb:

A Fritz Repeater (the models with a LAN port) can work exactly the same as an access point. For me, the big disadvantage is that they do not support PoE. Except for the 3000 and 6000 models, they must be plugged directly into a power outlet. The other two can be placed more flexibly. Additionally, AVM does not offer outdoor access points.

That’s a helpful statement that allows me to decide that this is not important for me. We are now planning to install power outlets next to the LAN sockets, which we had already planned. We don’t need outdoor access points because the Wi-Fi from the living room will reach the terrace, and we have a covered area at the back for that.