EeK
Regular Contributor
I've recently upgraded my home internet to 300 Mbps and am now in the process of replacing some of the older network devices. My apartment is wired with Cat5e in almost every room, because it's rather large, with brick walls, and I prefer Ethernet over Wi-Fi whenever possible.
Here's the current setup:
My top priority is to find a replacement for it that's 802.11ac and Gigabit. Extra LAN ports would be nice, but not an absolute necessity, as the TV and other entertainment devices are located across from where the Ethernet is located, so I'll probably end up purchasing another MoCA adapter and switch in the near future, as to benefit from the existing coax.
The next step is to replace the Airport Extreme, so, compatible devices are a plus. Also, on the case of this replacement, LAN ports would definitely be beneficial, as I already have devices connected to the Airport Extreme. And unless absolutely required, I'd rather not have yet another switch there.
Finally, after all remodeling is done, I'll need yet another device in the office (where there's Ethernet). But, for now, I only need one, and would rather purchase the products individually, rather than in a pack.
Also, bear in mind that I'm not in the US or Europe, so not all products may be available in my region. The big brands are easy to find (Asus, TP-Link, etc.), but more specific ones would require importing, and that's not an option at the moment (it takes too long).
I look forward to hearing your recommendations. Thanks in advance!
Here's the current setup:
- Asus RT-AC86U router running Merlin's latest firmware (behind a closet, near the bedrooms, where the fiber and all other cabling sources are);
- TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit switch connected to an Actiontec MoCA 2.0 adapter (in the living room, behind the cabinet, where all entertainment devices are located and there is no Ethernet, only coax);
- Apple AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac (in the living room, opposite from the cabinet, wired via Ethernet, as an access point);
- Apple Airport Express 2nd gen (in the kitchen, extending the Time Capsule's Wi-Fi, as there's no Ethernet there);
- Apple Airport Extreme 5th gen (in one of the bedrooms, wired via Ethernet, as an access point).
My top priority is to find a replacement for it that's 802.11ac and Gigabit. Extra LAN ports would be nice, but not an absolute necessity, as the TV and other entertainment devices are located across from where the Ethernet is located, so I'll probably end up purchasing another MoCA adapter and switch in the near future, as to benefit from the existing coax.
The next step is to replace the Airport Extreme, so, compatible devices are a plus. Also, on the case of this replacement, LAN ports would definitely be beneficial, as I already have devices connected to the Airport Extreme. And unless absolutely required, I'd rather not have yet another switch there.
Finally, after all remodeling is done, I'll need yet another device in the office (where there's Ethernet). But, for now, I only need one, and would rather purchase the products individually, rather than in a pack.
Also, bear in mind that I'm not in the US or Europe, so not all products may be available in my region. The big brands are easy to find (Asus, TP-Link, etc.), but more specific ones would require importing, and that's not an option at the moment (it takes too long).
I look forward to hearing your recommendations. Thanks in advance!