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 Should I put LAN point or use mesh network?

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bigred
post Jan 2 2023, 01:41 PM

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WiFi AP = Access Point

Access Point is the box that has antenna sticking out. Its the device that allows your device to sign into the wifi network

LAN Point (Local Access Network) = This is the wall panel that you plug the cable into.

QUOTE(Jessica JM. @ Jan 2 2023, 01:25 PM)
May I ask Wi-Fi AP means lan point?
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bigred
post Jan 2 2023, 01:42 PM

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Better to put 2 LAN Points per floor. This is in the event if one point is damaged, then have spare point to use.

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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bigred
post Jan 3 2023, 02:46 PM

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Power over ethernet is still not as fast as LAN and not as stable.

There is also an issue if your house has 3-phase wiring - ifthe electrical wiring is on a different phase, the data can't reach the 2 points


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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bigred
post Jan 3 2023, 02:52 PM

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1. Decide where your Unifi / MAXIS modem will be located (usually ground floor)
2. Then decide where you want your Access Point to be (rule of thumb would be 1 floor, 1 Access point). These would usually be in the general area (e.g. Living room, Family room on Level 1, etc)
3. Now add additional devices that might use the LAN point (e.g. SmartTV, AppleTV ,CCTV camera, MFP printers) - at this part add more LAN points to the location
4. Make sure to have sufficient electrical socket at the LAN points (the devices will also need electrical to run them)


QUOTE(Jessica JM. @ Jan 3 2023, 12:32 PM)
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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