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Time to update my system
Hi all, I would like a wired setup with a WiFi access point. I would like a wired router with all the bells and whistles of the xr700 or xrm500 with more ports and then a hard wired WiFi point put in ...
External Gb LAN switches are inexpensive, you can get any model router you wish then connect up a external switch for more ports. I have 24 port behind my router.
Finghard wrote:
Hi all, I would like a wired setup with a WiFi access point. I would like a wired router with all the bells and whistles of the xr700 or xrm500 with more ports and then a hard wired WiFi point put in the middle of my bungalow. I don't see any sign of a gaming wired router any where by anybody? All have WiFi and a lack of ports the xr700 has more ports but does not incorporate mesh making this not future proof and the xrm500 has a lack of ports . Any thoughts as i need to upgrade soon due to working from home
At the moment I have 3 ports of my hub feeding three rooms which each have an 8 port switch . The fourth port feeds my sonos mesh . Of my computer room switch I feed two other rooms that also have 8 port switches . Everything will go through the hub and I require a managed hub/switch that works with the new nighthawk / duma system
- Most broadband accesses the house in the worst place for wifi outside wall corner room. I find it strange that my ideal setup up hasn't been contemplated before an 8 port non wireless, managed hub with an one of the ports specifically designates for wifi access point (One cat wire to the best position for your wifi AP) a master and slave setup
You don't need a managed switch for connecting rooms or devices behind the router. Nighthawk or Duma. Non managed Gb LAN switch will be all that you need. Mines a 24 port non managed switch.
- Hi yes I understand 100 percent, that is pretty much what I am running . But the whole point is why should I need two units at the start of my setup.
Also I have found my latency increases for every switch i go through. Looking at your setup signature you seem to missing out your 24port switch do I presume this isn't netgear.- How many other people have a similar set up ?
Why is there not a singular out of the box setup yet?