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Adding an access point

symun — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:46:58 GMT

Hello,

I have just had my loft converted and have an ethernet cable running up there. I want to add an access point to the current network so that I can seamlessly connect no matter where I go in the house.

Does any one have any suggestion what would be the best hardware to do this?

Re: Adding an access point

TimmyBGood — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:02:28 GMT

@symun

If Sky is your ISP, the Sky wireless booster which matches your Hub model can be a good option (if you can source one).

Personally I use cheap TP-Link APs as I've no need for anything better at home: at work I've got around 40 Unifi UAP-AC-LRs, but that's another story. If I upgrade at home, it will probably be with these as I like having ethernet ports available.

Be careful that whatever you get is actually an access point and not a router.

Re: Adding an access point

cookiemonsteruk — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:59:04 GMT

@symun

If you entire house is run thru the same mains circuit wifi enabled powerline adapters will route the packets via your electrical wiring

Re: Adding an access point

symun — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:46:58 GMT

@cookiemonsteruk Is having the powerline adapters better than having an access point plugged in to my main router via ethernet? Or is it essentially the same?

Re: Adding an access point

cookiemonsteruk — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:49:30 GMT

@symun

Similar powerline adapters act as ap's but only require enough ethernet cable from router to plug and plug to device

Re: Adding an access point

cookiemonsteruk — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:56:31 GMT

@symun

have an ethernet cable running up there.

Just re re read. If ethernet already in place then just an access point near the device will suffice

Re: Adding an access point

cookiemonsteruk — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:59:45 GMT

@symun

Something like this router that supports access point mode

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L5YRYF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_3NMBW2F3WRXN8GV6SK9S

Re: Adding an access point

symun — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:47:52 GMT

Nice one,

Thanks both for the advice

Re: Adding an access point

JPR007 — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:37:07 GMT

@symun wrote:
@cookiemonsteruk Is having the powerline adapters better than having an access point plugged in to my main router via ethernet? Or is it essentially the same?

@symun A direct ethernet cable will always provide the best performance, and is superior to Powerline tech. Powerline is the next best thing ahead of relying on WiFi if you can't run a proper ethernet cable.

1) Ethernet - Best

2) Ethernet - Better

3) WiFi - Hit and miss/Usable/convenient

As you have (smartly) already run a cable, use that and get an access point as @TimmyBGood suggested 🙂🤓

Re: Adding an access point

jamesn123 — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:59:21 GMT

@symun

If you want seemless connection up there then the best option is a Sky booster. Any other AP may not for whatever incompatability reason make your devices roam over to it properly.