Hello,
I wanted to ask where it is best to place the Wi-Fi mesh system in a new build.
We have a basement, ground floor, first floor, and attic. The internet connection with the main router is in the basement.
Where is the best place to position the mesh repeaters? One per floor?
Which mesh system would you recommend for a stable Wi-Fi connection?
I wanted to ask where it is best to place the Wi-Fi mesh system in a new build.
We have a basement, ground floor, first floor, and attic. The internet connection with the main router is in the basement.
Where is the best place to position the mesh repeaters? One per floor?
Which mesh system would you recommend for a stable Wi-Fi connection?
What do you think about the ceiling and wall access points from TP-Link?
My question is, what about the range?
One access point should cover around 30–40 m² (320–430 sq ft) per floor, right?
On the first floor, you could mount one on the ceiling in the hallway, which should cover the adjacent rooms, correct?
In the attic, one access point should also be enough for the studio, about 30 m² (320 sq ft), since it’s just one large room.
In the basement, one access point in the utility room should be sufficient, as fast internet there isn’t very important.
On the ground floor (open living room, dining area, and kitchen), the question is if one access point in the living room will provide enough Wi-Fi in the garden for browsing, or if we definitely need another access point on the terrace?
My question is, what about the range?
One access point should cover around 30–40 m² (320–430 sq ft) per floor, right?
On the first floor, you could mount one on the ceiling in the hallway, which should cover the adjacent rooms, correct?
In the attic, one access point should also be enough for the studio, about 30 m² (320 sq ft), since it’s just one large room.
In the basement, one access point in the utility room should be sufficient, as fast internet there isn’t very important.
On the ground floor (open living room, dining area, and kitchen), the question is if one access point in the living room will provide enough Wi-Fi in the garden for browsing, or if we definitely need another access point on the terrace?
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Daniel-Sp17 Feb 2022 13:36In the garden, I would recommend planning a separate access point. Otherwise, you won’t have a good network signal in the garden.
If you have a reinforced concrete ceiling, an access point on the upper floor will not provide Wi-Fi coverage on the ground floor.
If you have a reinforced concrete ceiling, an access point on the upper floor will not provide Wi-Fi coverage on the ground floor.
The range is similar across all access points because our transmit power is limited. You should definitely install an additional access point in the garden.
In the basement with concrete walls, Wi-Fi is available only in that room. It’s better to install more cables. Start with a few access points and add more later if coverage is insufficient.
All walls, glass, etc., block the signal. The 2.4 GHz band reaches farther but is slower. The 5 GHz band is faster but is quickly absorbed.
In the basement with concrete walls, Wi-Fi is available only in that room. It’s better to install more cables. Start with a few access points and add more later if coverage is insufficient.
All walls, glass, etc., block the signal. The 2.4 GHz band reaches farther but is slower. The 5 GHz band is faster but is quickly absorbed.
We are building with a developer.
What exactly do we need to prepare for the access points?
I understand that for each access point we need a PoE cable, meaning we run a cable centrally from the equipment room to each access point and connect it to a PoE switch in the equipment room?
Have I understood this correctly?
What exactly do we need to prepare for the access points?
I understand that for each access point we need a PoE cable, meaning we run a cable centrally from the equipment room to each access point and connect it to a PoE switch in the equipment room?
Have I understood this correctly?
Ok, does the cable need to go directly from the PoE switch to the end device, or should the entire Ethernet socket be PoE-capable and then connected to the end device?
I have another question about a regular LAN switch: does a LAN switch reduce internet performance, or does it not affect it?
Of course, if multiple devices need internet at the same time, the internet bandwidth is shared, but just having a LAN switch does not significantly reduce performance, right?
I have another question about a regular LAN switch: does a LAN switch reduce internet performance, or does it not affect it?
Of course, if multiple devices need internet at the same time, the internet bandwidth is shared, but just having a LAN switch does not significantly reduce performance, right?
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