Money is No object. Best network advice.

[dratifk]

First my current setup. I have my modem (in BRidge mode) in the Basement with a 16Port Prosafe Gigabit switch. I have Road Runner Wideband Service (50MB Down 5 MB up). Currently I have a Buffalo WZR-HP-G300NH (main Router in the basement). The Wireless strenght is too low since its in the basement to cover my 5000 Sq Ft House. So I have 2 wireless Access Points WHR-HP-G300N.

I'm trying to simplify my setup by using a very good wired Router with a good wireless router which I can place on the first or 2nd floor. I have Ethernet wiring all over the place in in my home. I'm thinking a Cisco E4200 would be a good wireless router. I would appreciate any advice. Not sure this is the way to go. I have lots of hardwired devices including:

2 Denon 4302 Receivers, 3 Popcorn Hour Mediaplayers, 2 Roku boxes, Security DVR, HP mediasmart Server, Wii, 2 Dish NEtwork 722 receivers. 2 Wired Desktops 2 Laptops, Ipad 2, 2 Iphones, OOMA, Micasaverde Home Automation Box, and others

 

[thiggins]

Multiple access points connected via Ethernet is the most reliable way to ensure good wireless coverage.

If what you have is working, I'd leave it alone.

 

[dratifk]

Thanks

Here is what I did. I switched the Ubee Wideband Router/Modem from Bridge mode to Router Mode and just left the Buffalo router hooked up with the router function turned off but the WDS on and left the 2 access points alone. So far so good. 50Mbs down and 5Mbs Up is a whole new experience.

 

[Internetraver]

If money is no object then the best wireless system I have found is Ruckus Wireless. I Install residential automation control systems so we have touch panels and ipads that constantly are roaming around 10K to 30K square foot homes. We haven't had a single hiccup with Ruckus AP's and controllers.

 

[stevech]

Be sure too that the client devices are best that's practical. Transmitter power, best practical antennas, etc.

 

[dratifk]

Although my Wired devieces are rock solid with TWC Wideband service Still not happy with wireless. Seems its slow and sometimes I have trouble maintaing a stable connection. MAnytimes the access points stop connecting to the main router and I have to do a reboot.

Was wondering maybe I should have someone come in and run ethernet to the center of the house and install a single wireless router like Cisco E4200 and not use access points. I'd still need a BRidge in the garage to use for my Etherrain Z-wave controller. You guys think this is the way to go?

Ubee Time Warner router as a Hard wired router and a single wireless router installed in the center of the house. Sould provide very good wireless coverage.

I think my mistake is looking at routers when I should just install 2 access points and a Bridge. CAn anyone recommend a great accesspoint