Re: AP Recommendation

Hello,

On newer wireless routers you will have the choice of broadcasting either 2.4 GHz or 5Ghz (or both). The lower frequency has better range, and the higher has better bandwidth.

You can also setup each frequency with its own SSID, so you always connect at the desired frequency. To avoid crowding, I program my closer downstairs devices to always use the 5 GHz frequency.

Hope this helps!

Rick Byrd

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On Oct 25, 2018, at 12:05 PM, John Jones <chianime@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Options:

- Wireless repeater to extend first-floor WiFi to second floor. Cheap but
in my experience not always a good solution.
- Use Powerline (Ethernet over AC lines) to extend wired, or wireless,
access. This works quite well and the adapters are a lot cheaper than they
used to be. But there are scenarios where the way electric was wired for
the house make it problematic. Very solid performance in my house; I use
them where I want wired Ethernet v. wireless (like desktop PCs in
bedrooms). Search for Powerline @ sites like monoprice & newegg.
- Get a stronger WAP. I like the Ubiquiti UniFi line. Commercial gear w/out
the Aruba price tag. Has good management capability. I use the AC-AP-Pro
which looks to be replaced by the UAP-PRO. You probably don't actually need
the LR (long range) version; the PRO has good range and supports higher
speeds. And you can tune the output power to boost signal strength.
https://www.ubnt.com/unifi/unifi-ap/

On Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 10:44 AM Jim Oberholtzer <
midrangel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

You can get wireless routers that use the electric in your house to
communicate so you just plug the extension unit into the wall. put one
where ever you need them.


Jim Oberholtzer
Chief Technical Architect
Agile Technology Architects


On Thu, Oct 25, 2018 at 10:32 AM Michael Ryan <michaelrtr@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Hey folks -

I want to drop the Xfinity cable modem/wireless AP and use my own. Good

on

the cable modem side, but looking for a good AP that will reach to the
second floor. I have an AP, but the signal is not very strong. Thanks!

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