Should I put LAN point or use mesh network?
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 Aug 4 2020, 09:46 PM, updated 6y ago
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I am renovating my double storey house, thinking how to make the wifi full coverage in my house.
Should I pull the LAN(cat 6) cable on each point? Or I should use Mesh network instead of pull cable? Which one is more stable and useful in the future? |
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Aug 4 2020, 10:14 PM
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QUOTE(jetblast @ Aug 4 2020, 09:53 PM) Put lan use at least cat 6.i regret did not do it during my renovation. In the end had to run externally around the house. (corner lot) But Mesh Wifi look so powerful nowadays, it can cover whole house actually.  I can't see why need a LAN if using mesh wifi, anyone? |
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Aug 4 2020, 10:44 PM
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QUOTE(blancpain4470 @ Aug 4 2020, 10:37 PM) Even a top mesh WiFi still can't prevent channel clashing and wifi interference especially from your neighbors. If I pull the cable, what device should I use to broadcast the wifi signal?If nothing else having a cable connection between 2 mesh WiFi routers is still better than using WiFi backhaul. QUOTE having a cable connection between 2 mesh WiFi router Does it mean I can plug my LAN cable into the mesh device to have a better connection. |
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Aug 4 2020, 10:54 PM
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QUOTE(blancpain4470 @ Aug 4 2020, 10:37 PM) Even a top mesh WiFi still can't prevent channel clashing and wifi interference especially from your neighbors. Also I assume you don't have too much glass in your house. Modern houses with tons of glasses will kill your WiFi range quickly especially adding some walls in between. https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/1794/If nothing else having a cable connection between 2 mesh WiFi routers is still better than using WiFi backhaul. I just study on this link.. All my LAN(upstairs) will pull to my TV cabinet (downstairs), based on the link, I just need to add a switch at the TV cabinet and plug in all my LAN cable, so on the other side, use the LAN cable to plug in the mesh device. Am I right? |
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Aug 5 2020, 10:50 PM
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I've another question, no matter cat6a, cat7, cat7a or cat 8 all are compatible with our device? Just the supported speed is different?
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Aug 6 2020, 10:21 AM
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QUOTE(jetblast @ Aug 6 2020, 10:05 AM) My personal experience, my phone does switch to the stronger signal. Problem is when you in-between zone can become a bit unstable but for me the zone around the staircase so doesn't bother me. if you understand cantonese or mandarin, can take a look this videoUsing Asus as main router and tplink as AP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJJOWAc-1Fo |
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Aug 6 2020, 10:28 AM
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QUOTE(blanket84 @ Aug 5 2020, 07:03 PM) Actually I am planning to use mesh wifi, not directly connect any of my devices to the LAN port. Is it necessary for me to pull LAN cable from downstairs to upstairs to connect the 2nd node of the mesh, or mesh wifi on its own is more than enough? I think use LAN will be more stable.what if the distance too far or wall blocking/reduce the signal? if the distance too far, need to add more node to link them together This post has been edited by hendry91: Aug 6 2020, 10:29 AM |
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