QUOTE(taqu @ Aug 19 2018, 02:11 PM)
Guys, I'm planning to buy EdgeRouter X to replace my existing TP-Link C1200. Something like this:

1. The C1200 currently has to be put inside store room bcoz fibre endpoint & my in-wall LAN points are there, reducing Wifi strength downstairs.
2. Will the above setup work?
3. I want to at least be able to view traffic utilisation & connected devices.
4. Initially interested towards Mikrotik HEX router + Dude server, but tuned off by its Windows-95-feel GUI.
5. I read that EdgeRouter can use Ubiquiti's UNMS, which look similar to Unifi Controller software that I'm very impressed with.
6. Can I use UNMS to monitor my network with just EdgeRouter X?
Thanks.
1) setting up a wired router is always the best scenario. Then followed by descent ap(s). which is totally fine in your case
2) yes it will work fine
3) Through edgerouter gui yes.
4) i have to agree with you about the gui. but if ur talking performance its a whole other story. i have to say hex is a more powerful device overall. but i love ubiquiti for being based off vyatta as i can install a ton of packages. so far i have both ubiquiti and mikrotik, and i find it hard to choose a favourite. anyways, i digress.
5) i will leave this for other guys to answer as i never use one (yet)
6) as stated above.