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Redesign wired router network to add segment and wireless

I want to replace Routers, switch to increase distribution QoS and move Wi-Fi signal to center 50 feet from cable modem at 105 mbps and gigabit Ethernet. All rooms in house were wired back when cable modem was first offered and I want to retain for quality of signal. But, wireless sent from drop point of cable, is too poor. Since all distribution begins there, I am looking to add a Router that can provide QoS and uplink to wireless access point and single CAT5 to attic switch that terminates in bedrooms.

Additionally, if possible without taking away from the above, I would like to add a printer or other devices either as USB 3 and SATA drive for local backups of PC over network.

What and how can I best accomplish this? I realize I am asking for a lot. Also, I would like to keep hardware below $1000

George

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geokirk

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The Ubiquiti indeed has a very nice set of gear., which I think I will use. The gigabit is just for the backbone connections. The actual throughput per connection point would be 100mbps and Comcast only supports 105mbps. So changing to CAT6e beyond the network backbones, probably would not buy me anything at this time. Evenntually for quality, I would upgrade to all CAT 6E. I like their wireless access points.

Thanks, any other suggestions?

Darr247

> So changing to CAT6e

Maybe that was just a typo, but there's no such thing as cat6e (other than marketing hype... the latest/best cat6 "standard" is cat6a).

geokirk

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Cat6a will be the backbone.