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Jessica JM.
post Jan 2 2023, 11:16 AM

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Hi all. I’m currently in renovation for my double storey corner lot and thinking this question as well.

Unifi installed a modem and router at the centre of my house (second floor) few years ago. And since we are in renovation, I’m thinking this issue need to pay attention on it.

a) Since you guys prefer to install CAT 6a cable first, is that mean, let’s say I have six bedroom, one living room and one kitchen, I need to install eight cable from the router to the relevant bedroom and etc?

b) How about CCTV cable?

As I think it might cheaper to buy it from Taobao, hence thinking for a plan and need your assistance.
Jessica JM.
post Jan 2 2023, 01:25 PM

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QUOTE(idealhometech @ Jan 2 2023, 01:21 PM)
Depends on ur budget and usage. Can lay LAN point for each rooms, family/living area. Or each floor put 1 LAN point, next time use WiFi AP.

For CCTV, Corner house usually need 6 to 8 points outdoor to cover all area.
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May I ask Wi-Fi AP means lan point?
Jessica JM.
post Jan 2 2023, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(idealhometech @ Jan 2 2023, 03:27 PM)
AP mean Access Point, something like router, for WIFI.
It need connect via LAN Cable to Main Router.
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Thanks.
Do you mean port like this that attached on wall?
And is that consider a mesh wifi on the photo?
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post Jan 2 2023, 10:36 PM

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QUOTE(Minolta @ Jan 2 2023, 09:41 PM)
Just be careful when buying technical stuff on taobao. You need to know what you are buying and the exact details. For example, CAT 6A in taobao is called “super six” translated. Proper CAT 6A should be > 250Mhz frequency, lesser than that is “CAT 6 standard”. I bought a CAT 6A with 200Mhz from taobao, at price slightly than branded copper CAT 6 in malaysia. And can terminate with just usual cat 6 RJ45 connectors. Cat 6A (or at least shielded ones) and 7 need thicker ones.

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Thanks. I'll take note on this.
How much you bought for the cable?
Jessica JM.
post Jan 2 2023, 11:16 PM

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QUOTE(acbc @ Jan 2 2023, 10:50 PM)
LAN points more stable and u can connect all the mesh slaves to it. Faster too. Wireless very unpredictable and unstable depending on the number of obstacles.
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I’m sorry but could you elaborate more?

Do you mean I should install LAN point at each major area of my house, and install mesh router by using the LAN point?
Jessica JM.
post Jan 3 2023, 01:10 AM

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QUOTE(NO1K @ Jan 2 2023, 11:25 PM)
Mesh wifi sounds so geng, but in the end still use wifi.

Wired > wireless

I was using mesh wifi 6, Maxis 300Mbps at first floor (need to be near to router to get full speed)

Mesh to ground floor 130Mbps only.

Now I am planning to pull cat6 cable from first floor to ground floor 2nd router (support easymesh) , PC + tv box + PS4 all connect to 2nd router.

Mesh is overprice for the performance (although might be useful for some who don't want drilling or cables can be seen)
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I’m currently doing renovation for my house and thinking the internet issue.
Can you advise?

My house is corner lot three storey, beside mobile devices, and for sure smart tv and surveillance system will use the internet as well.
what can I do so that I can enjoy the maximum signal around the home (no interruption for video call or survikkeage
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post Jan 3 2023, 12:32 PM

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QUOTE(stormer.lyn @ Jan 3 2023, 07:31 AM)
A wired connection is the best connection there is when considering signal strength and integrity. While still on renovations, why not run a set of Cat 6 (or better) from each floor (make sure there is a power socket at this floor location) back to where you are planning your incoming internet termination?
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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jan 3 2023, 09:49 AM)
how about using those power adapter with ethernet port? they are no difference with mesh wifi performance right?
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QUOTE(acbc @ Jan 3 2023, 10:01 AM)
Every mesh slave units has a LAN port for Ethernet connection.

Mesh is good for people who don't want to renovate but the speed performance depends on the obstructions inside the apartment. If too many walls, the speed to drop.

Since you're renovating, better add a LAN socket for each room or area. That way, u will future proof the property.

Once done, u just connect the slave units to common area LAN sockets like hallways or whichever blind spots.
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Sorry guys, but I'm still don't get it.

There is no problem I can add LAN point for important area at my house since renovation now, but most of our devices using wifi connection (like mobile and iPad).
In that case, what should I do to ensure the entire house have same strength of wifi (let's say to avoid disconnection video call / streaming from living room to kitchen)

 

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