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    Advice for planning network config at new townhouse

    I think the cables are all cat5E. Single cables to each room. I didn't have any input on the cabling - it was all done before my purchase. I'm going to try to make it work with the existing cabling, at least for now. I appreciate the response and comment that you've run the ethernet back...
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    Advice for planning network config at new townhouse

    Could someone also confirm or clarify my question about using one or more Access Points in addition to my Router. Is the following true ? Even if the devices are sold as WiFi Routers, almost all can function as just an Access Point these days. If I had two such devices, I configure one to be...
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    Advice for planning network config at new townhouse

    Thank you. It seems at least that my thought process is on the right track. To be clear, the place is built and the ethernet wires are run already - I had no input on those. At least initially, I intend to use the existing wiring, even though I'd have preferred a more thorough job.
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    Advice for planning network config at new townhouse

    As to budget, I was not envisioning it costing more than what it would cost for a couple decent home routers and a switch. Maybe a couple hundred bucks total. That said, I would spend more if doing so would make a significant improvement. I don't see budget being a big issue. I do...
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    Advice for planning network config at new townhouse

    I will be moving into a new townhome (new construction) and am trying to decide how I should best configure and place my network equipment before the cable guy comes out to install cable modem service. (Internet only. Not TV, at least at first.) The townhome is 2160 sq ft, but right in...
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