Access points in a house

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Access points in a house
Access points in a house
2022-03-21 22:38:34 - last edited 2022-03-22 01:32:49
Model: EAP115  
Hardware Version: V4
Firmware Version: 3.5.0

Hi, 

 

Not sure if someone can help me? 
 

I currently use a EAP115 in the upstairs of my house running off a cable from my Virgin Router. 
 

The signal strength isn't overly good even in a small small 3 bedroom property and I lose connection between the front and back of the house. 
 

I have a NetGear gs110tpv3 in play and am thinking of buying another EAP (probably EAP245) to add additional signal upstairs. 
 

One thing I want to consider also, is if I turn my Virgin Router into a modem only, and install an EAP downstairs and two upstairs, how easy is it to make it one SSID so it jumps to the best router for best results. 
 

Generally each room has 5 devices connected at each time minimum. From smart tv, game consoles, Phillips hue, mobiles and tablets. 
 

I'm hoping I can install 3 EAP's (115, 245, 245) via PoE and create a strong enough network? Without having buffering! 

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Re:Access points in a house
2022-03-23 08:37:44

  @Zac1302 

 

You can download a software controller on your computer and use the controller to manage all the EAPs, just set one SSID on the controller and apply this SSID down to all the EAPs.

Just striving to develop myself while helping others.
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Re:Access points in a house
2022-03-23 08:38:59

  @Zac1302 

 

Addition, don't change your router to modem, because the EAP need to connect to a router.

Just striving to develop myself while helping others.
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Re:Access points in a house
2022-03-23 20:57:05
Can I use the same ssid as the main virgin router wifi? Or is it best just to have a separate one?
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Re:Access points in a house
2022-03-23 21:00:51

  @Virgo 

 

Sorry, one other thing, how far apart do the EAP have to be from each other?  Is there a set distance? 

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Re:Access points in a house
2022-03-25 04:49:04

@Zac1302

 

As far as I know, the WiFi coverage radius of indoor EAP is 10-15m, and you can deploy it according to the size and environment of your home.
You can set the SSID of your router to the same as the EAP, which is no problem.

Just striving to develop myself while helping others.
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