Mesh using a non Netgear modern as the main router

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Hamsterfangs wrote:
I have a Modem/Router that is the central connection to four Cat6 cables, each has a switch at the other end connecting to various devices and a ubiquiti mesh AP.
I still don't get total house/garden coverage so I'm looking at replacing it with WiFi 6.
Ubiquiti don't yet do WiFi 6, and when they do it'll be hugely expensive. Plus I'm looking to NOT renew the controller subscription, and also get better parental controls.
BTW - I don't need WiFi at the Router, so this device only needs to distribute the incoming ADSL+ to four Cat6, and possibly control the mesh (unless the mesh can be managed from the other end of one of the Cat6 spurs).
Can you guys recommend a router and AP combo that can make use of my existing Cat6 infrastructure?
Thx.

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This almost sounds like a pre-cabled house setup (congrats if it is by the way)! :) 

You mentioned a cloud controller subscription so I assume you have a Unify setup or is it just a smaller AmpliFi setup?  For either the cheapest path for you is just to purchase additional Mesh APs for your existing system, and an on-site unify controller if you're trying to break out of the subscription.

Also it sounds like you want to replace the Modem/Router you have...Ultiamtely you'll want to separate out the Router from the modem, so if you really have ADSL+ I'd first get an ADSL modem, and then use your cat6 patch that leads to a location you'd want to have WiFi to then place your router.  In Netgear's world, the best Mesh options would be ORBI but again for WiFi 6 not cheap (They have a lower end model that's just been launched, but you'll need to get several mesh extensions/APs depending on how large your area is to cover).

But to clarify, you're not going to be able to tap into your existing Ubiquiti infrastructure, so if you're willing to write that off as a loss, Netgear Orbi might work well w/ a separate ADSL modem.  

Too many unknowns/questions really for your setup, and again if it's just to cover dead-space for WiFi, just add more Mesh APs to your existing system.  But if there's more to this, please share what else you're trying to accomplish.