Extend Wireless network in business suite
Business Wireless coverage. I have a business with two suites across a long hallway from each other. The suites are connected with LAN so that's no issue. Problem is Wifi coverage. Wifi router (Cisco RV340WAK9NA) covers one suite, but the signal is very weak in the suite across the hall. What is the best way to extend this wifi network keeping in mind that users routinely go back and forth so I don't want them to connect to one AP and go across the hall with a weak connection. I wasn't sure if a mesh system worked for this or if I need some sort of roaming IP ability.
Thanks!
-Joe
Thanks!
-Joe
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Ubiquiti Access Points (as noted above) are an easy and good solution for adding wireless to an area. I like this solution in a number of circumstances and use the devices myself.
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Thanks, I'll investigate Ubiquiti products and report back here.
Cheers,
-Joe
Update: Ordered some of the Pro APs, Hoping setup is easy enough, but if you guys have any pointers, please let me know. Cheers!
Cheers,
-Joe
Update: Ordered some of the Pro APs, Hoping setup is easy enough, but if you guys have any pointers, please let me know. Cheers!
You should only require 2 APs from what you've explained. The controller is software based, so that side of things should be pretty easy. On whatever system runs the controller, you *might* have to tweak or disable WIndows Firewall.
Setup itself is pretty simple. You might only end up having one group of APs, in which case they'll be configured the same way. I just recommend doing DHCP reservations for the APs, so that stays easier than having to deal with static IP addresses.
Advice: Backup the controller before upgrading Java. Sometimes upgrading Java breaks the controller. If this is the case, reinstall the controller (and if needed, restore the backup you made), then you should be up and running.
Setup itself is pretty simple. You might only end up having one group of APs, in which case they'll be configured the same way. I just recommend doing DHCP reservations for the APs, so that stays easier than having to deal with static IP addresses.
Advice: Backup the controller before upgrading Java. Sometimes upgrading Java breaks the controller. If this is the case, reinstall the controller (and if needed, restore the backup you made), then you should be up and running.
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Thanks guys, Ubiquiti Access Points was a great solution. Much appreciated!
In general, you'll likely get best coverage + signal strength (with least amount of time for setup + management) if you use mesh networking.
The Google mesh networking package on Amazon is a great starting point. This package provides an 802.11ac hub + repeaters all running under 802.11s mesh networking... for a $250 USD...
https://www.amazon.com/Goo