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    Ubiquiti for whole home wifi?

    So for PoE on Ubiquity if I don't do that, how do I power them? Is there an outlet option? Here is what I am thinking of doing. 1. Using my ac66u as just a router with wifi turned off 2. I have a central network area in a closet in the basement and going to put a switch in there with a cable...
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    Ahh, Yes, there is a lightswitch and i love that idea. It would save me from having to do the PoE. I didn't even think of that. The one issue is, of course, the light switch is on the opposite wall on the other side of the door. But since we rarely go in there i could just tuck the electrical...
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    yes, the feed cable was in the "input" block. So i will just disregard that one. Thanks for the clarification about. I will probably go the punch route that ken suggested so i don't have to deal with crimping and then just buy patch cables.
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    Yup, that looks like it will have to be the case. I am going to ditch my ubiquity idea for now. Any thoughts on the best APs or will any middle of the road one work? I shouldn't have to upgrade my a66u router, should I?
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    So does this just serve the purpose of the switch and instead i punch all the cables into this? Am I still leaving the "feed" line out of this equation since it seems it isn't needed. I really appreciate all the help. I know @KenZ71 mentioned trying to steer clear of the PoE. However I don't...
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    I will try this route first before going the ubiquiti route. Thank you! What APs have you found to be the best for you? Have you found a good article on how to optimally configure your router and APs to works as efficiently as possible together? For example, make sure all SSIDs and passwords are...
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    From my very limited understanding it really helps when it comes to switching because an AP has its own SSID and password so a PC doesn't naturally switch like ubquiti bills itself to do. Let me know if I am incorrect.
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    I may have hit a snag or at least I know I have a question. So, if i use a POE injector to power the switch in another room that is fine. However, I also want to wire my house with ubiquiti access points. It looks like ubiquiti also requires PoE but they have their own proprietary gear. So the...
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    Ubiquiti for whole home wifi?

    I am trying to find something other than eero or luma to provide a whole home wifi for a decent price. I have come across ubiquiti and it seems pretty nice. I am assuming I need to get some access points, however, I am trying to figure out a few things: 1. Do i ditch my Asus ac66u? Or can i...
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    Alright, I will look into the POE injector. Any recommendation on a good switch to pair it with?
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    Yes, inside the cabinet. Ok okay, i can test outside, maybe that will help a little :) But now that i have been talking about this whole house cat5 i kind of want to do that now haha. So many more benefits down the road. Especially when I upgrade to 4k and want to stream netflix. i could have...
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    Yeah, that is seeming like what I will end up having to do. I know Luma and those things are not good. But what about Ubiquiti? If my ultimate goal is to get a stronger wireless network I was going to plug a couple of those into the cat5 cables to boost wireless. Plus I get the benefit of a cat5...
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    I can check on adjacency. I have a rambler (4400 sq ft) and have the router centrally located in the top floor. (Like the table lamp analogy haha) I think it is located as best as possible. I do, however, have it in a cabinet and not displayed like a nice piece of art though. The issue i am...
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    I just ran through every room in the house and unfortunately each room only has one cat5 cable. Ugh! I am not catching a break anywhere haha. i agree optimal would be doing an electrician. I just don't know if i want to spend that much. I already have a daycare bill for 2 kids :) that is...
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    Please help me make my ethernet ports in my home active

    I hope so but let me know if that is a dangerous assumption. Looking at the wall jack, all wires are connected.
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