Recent content by mooch91

OK, I ended up with a TP-Link 8-port switch (4 with PoE). I also purchased two of the EAP224 V3. I only have one set up. So far, so good! Couple of follow-on questions: How can I measure my internal network speed? I've been using speedtest.net which shows 75 MBps, which is my service...

This may be a silly question... I have an older Windows 7 laptop with a 2.4G wifi card. I'm in the process of upgrading my home network, and this will be the lone device requiring 2.4G. The laptop is so old that I don't think there is a 5G card available. I've seen that there are "wifi USB...

I think I'm going to go with the simple APs. I will purchase one and see where to go from there. A couple of final questions on the topic: Should I continue to use the wifi in my routers, in conjunction with the wireless APs, or will it be cleaner to let one or multiple APs handle the...

Do wireless APs need to be mounted inverted on a ceiling, or can they be used on a desktop? They are not something I'm too familiar with. The TP-Link looks like a viable option, but I don't think I will be able to mount anything on the ceiling or up on the wall without having wires exposed.

I think I meant multiple LAN ports - one for the AP, and others for the hard-wired devices I need to run at the same location, to avoid the need for another switch. Thanks.

Can I configure the multiple access points to all share the same SSID so I can seamlessly hand off from one to the other? This is the way I have my current routers configured. I assume, also, that APs are available with LAN ports which would be needed at least at one location to support the...

All, I'm looking for router advice for a 75down/7up cable internet service. This is current package; I may upgrade over time so I don't want my decision on a router to be limiting. Here's my trouble: despite hard wiring most of my networked components (which all work as fast as I need them...