On Tue, May 28, 2024 at 12:11:32PM +0800, jeremy ardley wrote: > > On 28/05/2024 10:05 am, Paul M Foster wrote: > > It appears there are two solutions. One is wifi extenders, and one is a > > mesh network. In both cases, the device sits in the room and communicates > > via wifi to the modem/router. The devices in the room connect to the device > > via ethernet cable. > > > > How does that sound? Any dissenting opinions? Any brand recommendations? > > I think you will likely be disappointed by that plan. Mesh networks and WiFi > extenders don't usually work well, especially WiFi extenders. > > A better plan is to install a POE switch at your router location and run cat > 5 cable into the ceiling to 3 or 4 locations and put in a POE powered wifi > access point in the ceiling at each point.
Well, if I'm gonna run cat 5, I might as well just put a jack in each room. No POE needed. The only reason for wifi at all in this case is so I don't *have* to run cat 5. > TP-Link sell a range of prosumer and business access points that would help. > You can also use the POE switch but put in a POE extractor to power a non > POE access point. > > Personally I use TP-Link components and they seem reliable enough if lacking > a bit in features you can use >From what I've read, TP-Link gets good reviews. Paul -- Paul M. Foster Personal Blog: http://noferblatz.com Company Site: http://quillandmouse.com Software Projects: https://gitlab.com/paulmfoster
