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.
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
