Topology question

[nbdwt73]

I have a large (long) building with a main router (AC86U) with two mesh points. The first mesh point is about 60 feet from the main router with an ethernet backhaul. My question is - does it make a difference if I connect the second mesh point (another 70 feet further away, also ethernet backhaul) directly to the first mesh point or use a switch such that both mesh points are at the same level to the main router? I know that either way works - I am asking an efficiency question... (or better yet, what is considered the proper way)...

 

[L&LD]

With Ethernet backhaul, it won't matter. As long as each run is less than 100M.

 

[Tech Junky]

Either option should be fine. Distance is still under the max length for Ethernet.

For performance tying things into a switch would allow faster speeds between devices that don't need to be routed outside of the LAN.

 

[bbunge]

Run an Ethernet cable from the AC86U to the distant mesh node. 130 FT is not that far. Avoid a switch especially a managed switch to connect the nodes.

 

[Asusrouterlover]

just purchase good network cable

 

[nbdwt73]

Thanks for the recommendations...