Network devices advice

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LeeThr

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171 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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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.

LeeThr

Original Poster:

3,122 posts

171 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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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.