|
Interesting you mention the edge router Phil, I have been thinking of getting a new router. We have had a "Vanilla" Dlink router for years and I would rate it as fair at best. I was considering replacing it. The only thing I would need to do is print off our network configuration so I can replicate all our static IP address assignments with a new router. We have a pretty extensive network, part of the use of which is central media distribution and a previous router would often assign devices new IP addresses instead of maintaining them when the lease expired, suffice to say it played havoc with our early media playing! the only thing the edge router is missing is an SFP port which would be handy when I finally get a conduit out to my shed as the distance makes a fibre link the best option. the POE would declutter things by letting me power a number of things that are currently on individual POE injectors direct from the router.
We do have a three pack of Ubiquiti access points in the roof and our wifi has been pretty seamless since they went in. Before that with a variety of domestic wireless routers I would have to have described our wifi as rubbish.
For the OP, if the home is large and it is practicable, that would be my suggestion for wifi coverage, a central AP is always going to be iffy.
|