Network devices advice
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I'm in the middle of designing a network for a building, and need some advice on what devices are worth buying.
Firstly the broadband connection will be BT Infinity, the homehub I do not even wish to unpack out the box let alone plug in. So any recommendations on a router that can replace this. Wi-fi functionality and huge number of Ethernet ports not essential, it will be locked away in a cabinet connected to a 24 port switch.
Secondly after doing a site survey last week with a spare wifi router I've found that because of the layout of the building and just how thick some of the walls are I will need two wi-fi access points to get complete coverage, possibly three. So what recommendations are there for these, and how's best to set them up? Ideally i'd like a system that mimics each other (same SSID/password) so that devices just transition between the two networks seamlessly.
Budget will probably be around £150 for all 3 devices. However if something can be justified for a tiny bit more it's not a completely fixed budget but the closer or under that figure the better.
Firstly the broadband connection will be BT Infinity, the homehub I do not even wish to unpack out the box let alone plug in. So any recommendations on a router that can replace this. Wi-fi functionality and huge number of Ethernet ports not essential, it will be locked away in a cabinet connected to a 24 port switch.
Secondly after doing a site survey last week with a spare wifi router I've found that because of the layout of the building and just how thick some of the walls are I will need two wi-fi access points to get complete coverage, possibly three. So what recommendations are there for these, and how's best to set them up? Ideally i'd like a system that mimics each other (same SSID/password) so that devices just transition between the two networks seamlessly.
Budget will probably be around £150 for all 3 devices. However if something can be justified for a tiny bit more it's not a completely fixed budget but the closer or under that figure the better.
Stable, good range and don't stick out like a sore thumb from an interior decor point of view.
Should be within budget. Free monitoring software should you want to do that.
http://www.wifi-stock.co.uk/details/deliberant-wif...
Get the AF version if the switch has POE built in otherwise the one above comes with an injector for power so both only require a lan cable to the install point.
There is also a ubiquiti equivalent which I'm sure someone will pop up and recommend.
Router - something like a draytek 2860 will do VDSL - firewall/various VPN features for reasonable money and generally very solid perfomrance.
Should be within budget. Free monitoring software should you want to do that.
http://www.wifi-stock.co.uk/details/deliberant-wif...
Get the AF version if the switch has POE built in otherwise the one above comes with an injector for power so both only require a lan cable to the install point.
There is also a ubiquiti equivalent which I'm sure someone will pop up and recommend.
Router - something like a draytek 2860 will do VDSL - firewall/various VPN features for reasonable money and generally very solid perfomrance.
LeeThr said:
Just had a look at the router you suggested and it does look a good piece of kit, but a slight bit on the overkill side for the installation im doing. Also when I said around the £150 mark for the budget I meant that as all 3 devices, not £150 per device.
Perhaps have a look at some of the TP-Link offerings. Their Access Points seem to come in on budget for you. I've installed quite a few of their devices out and about and never had a problem with any of them.They seem to get good reviews from other PHers here too.
Yes, I will pop up and recommend Unifi access points, you can get a 3 pack for under £150. Designed for the job, the control software is really good, you can set up a guest network along side 3 others. I've installed a few systems and never had any issues.
As for routers, I've used Billion and Draytek, both are good.
http://www.wifi-stock.co.uk/details/unifi3.html
As for routers, I've used Billion and Draytek, both are good.
http://www.wifi-stock.co.uk/details/unifi3.html
Edited by megaphone on Wednesday 1st April 08:15
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