ᐅ Wi-Fi Access Points – Which Ones to Choose?

Created on: 20 Jan 2020 07:07

Good morning everyone,

I completely forgot to plan for Wi-Fi access points, which is a bit annoying now. I need to retrofit something and am looking for the right access point to meet my needs.

I’ve read a lot about Ubiquiti access points, which would actually be quite good for my requirements since they support PoE (Power over Ethernet). However, what I don’t like is that I want to set up a nightly shutdown that I can also disable easily via an app when needed. Unfortunately, I can’t find this feature on Ubiquiti devices.

As alternatives, there are various Fritz!Box access points or the TP-Link Deco M4.

How have you solved this?

Best regards

Grantlhaua20 Jan 2020 13:36

#31

I am going to get the FritzRepeater3000 for the two floors. It’s simply more affordable, and the Wi-Fi from the Fritzbox will be sufficient for the basement. This way, I only need two access points instead of three, as with Unify. But thanks for the help anyway!

rick201820 Jan 2020 14:26

#32

But please do not operate it as a repeater; instead, power it directly via LAN and use it as an access point. I would rather choose the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E if you do not need the second LAN port.

Grantlhaua20 Jan 2020 14:30

#33

rick2018 schrieb:

But please don’t use it as a repeater; instead, power it directly via LAN and use it as an access point.
I would rather go for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E if you don’t need the second LAN port.

The problem with the 1750E is that it has to be plugged directly into a power outlet, and I don’t have enough space there. Otherwise, as far as I can tell, it would be pretty similar for use as an access point, right? The 3000 only has advantages as a repeater, correct?

rick201820 Jan 2020 14:45

#34

The Wi-Fi performance is the same for both. When it comes to power, just go with the 3000 model. However, connect via LAN and set up your own Wi-Fi network. Mesh systems or, even worse, repeaters have no place in a new build.

Grantlhaua21 Jan 2020 07:38

#35

rick2018 schrieb:

But just plug in the LAN and set up your own Wi-Fi

I now have an idea of how to add a network and power outlet in the storage room on the upper floor. That should work fine. I would never use repeaters in a new build; I’d rather go for Busch-Jaeger flush-mounted access points.

Grantlhaua21 Jan 2020 07:55

#36

but @rick2018

the AVM Fritz repeater 2400 has better specifications than the 1750e, or am I missing something?

ᐅ Wi-Fi Access Points – Which Ones to Choose?

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