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Hello everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle with my home network that is used for a home based business. This is the hardware I've been trying to get working but I have issues:
ASUS AX-56U WIFI6 Router
TP-Link AC1750 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point (EAP245 V3)
TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch (TL-SG1008D)
Netgear Nighthawk R7000 Router (AP Mode)
D-LINK Powerline DHP-601AV
Here's how I currently have it setup:
Most of the setup is in my office on the main floor of the house:
IPS Modem in bypass mode -> ASUS RT-AX56U AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router (Router Mode) -> TP-Link AC1750 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point EAP245 V3 (wall mounted) -> DLINK Powerline DHP-601AV (Link to upstairs bedroom)
Upstairs bedroom:
DLINK Powerline DHP-601AV -> Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (AP Mode)
And I have an extra switch. (TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | (TL-SG1008D)
The Omada controller for the EAP245 is being run off my main system.
My house isn't that big, but wireless is an issue in two bedrooms, thus the reason for the Nighthawk upstairs networked via the DLINK powerline internet kit I purchased.
The internet upstairs is used for Netflix and what not on my nVidia Shield, ROKU TV, and my bedroom work station. Also the kids use wireless in their rooms with their devices.
Here are my questions:
Can I make this setup easier? Is there something I'm using that I should drop, or am I not using something I should be? Should all three access points be using the same wireless network and credentials? Or was I right to setup different zones with different levels of the house? Am I using a certain piece of hardware in the wrong spot?
I get perfect wireless in the basement where the family room is located, so that's no longer an issue. If I had the ability to run cables from upstairs down, I would, but fire code here says we can't (condo rules).
I want this to run as efficient as possible, and I'm not sure my setup is best. Can anyone do better?
ASUS AX-56U WIFI6 Router
TP-Link AC1750 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point (EAP245 V3)
TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch (TL-SG1008D)
Netgear Nighthawk R7000 Router (AP Mode)
D-LINK Powerline DHP-601AV
Here's how I currently have it setup:
Most of the setup is in my office on the main floor of the house:
IPS Modem in bypass mode -> ASUS RT-AX56U AX1800 Dual Band WiFi 6 Router (Router Mode) -> TP-Link AC1750 Wireless MU-MIMO Gigabit Ceiling Mount Access Point EAP245 V3 (wall mounted) -> DLINK Powerline DHP-601AV (Link to upstairs bedroom)
Upstairs bedroom:
DLINK Powerline DHP-601AV -> Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (AP Mode)
And I have an extra switch. (TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | (TL-SG1008D)
The Omada controller for the EAP245 is being run off my main system.
My house isn't that big, but wireless is an issue in two bedrooms, thus the reason for the Nighthawk upstairs networked via the DLINK powerline internet kit I purchased.
The internet upstairs is used for Netflix and what not on my nVidia Shield, ROKU TV, and my bedroom work station. Also the kids use wireless in their rooms with their devices.
Here are my questions:
Can I make this setup easier? Is there something I'm using that I should drop, or am I not using something I should be? Should all three access points be using the same wireless network and credentials? Or was I right to setup different zones with different levels of the house? Am I using a certain piece of hardware in the wrong spot?
I get perfect wireless in the basement where the family room is located, so that's no longer an issue. If I had the ability to run cables from upstairs down, I would, but fire code here says we can't (condo rules).
I want this to run as efficient as possible, and I'm not sure my setup is best. Can anyone do better?