Home network components please

[freemason]

Hi all.

Please could I have some assistance on what to buy

I'm after

1 modem
2 Wi-Fi access points
1 8 port giga switch with full duplex maybe managed??

I'd Like to bin my bt isp router and get something more pro. I'm looking to run modem/switch and wifi access downstairs and run wifi access upstairs along with some wired ports for master bedroom Will I need a second switch? Is this even possible ?

I'm new to networking but fancy giving it ago. I've already got a NAS box running but it's slow as hell when transferring files to my laptop through wifi. This is one of th3 reasons I want gb lines available downstairs as well as in the master bedroom

 

[freemason]

This will largely depend on your budget for said items. But have a look into Ubiquiti stuff

Thank you my budget is not limitless I was thinking around the 400 pound Mark.

I do like the look of a network cabinet with patch panels and stuff but maybe this is behond my budget? I would have an option to install a UPS as well later on which would be a cool future to have incase of world apocalypse what are your thought

Really looking for something to play around with and have the chance to learn about something as I go along so not overly worried about the complexity

Thanks for replying

 

[freemason]

My 'modem' do you mean router?

Are you on ADSL or VDSL (fibre)?

How did you decide that you'd require two access points?

All Gigabit switches are full duplex. What are you wanting to do that'll require a managed switch?

You can daisy-chain switches to add additional ports. A nicer option is to plan ahead and run all of the cables to a central location and have one big switch.

ADSL

I need 2 access points one for upstairs one for downstairs. I don't want poor wifi signal any more. My house is large so was going to split the wifi access per floor

I wanted a managed switch so I can well.... manage it. Stop my children using high speeds if I need it. As well as many more things plus it's an extra thing I can mess and learn about

 

[freemason]

I think you'll find that managed switches generally don't do what you're expecting.

You also can't just buy a managed switch and assume that the features you're wanting are supported.

Would never assume anything that's why I'm here. Please if your not too busy spent some time and explain what they can and cannot do and what to look out for to make sure it's all supported.

I'm here to learn and listen

 

[freemason]

It's usually safe to say that if you don't know why you want a managed switch then you don't need one.

VLAN support and link aggregation are probably the most common reasons for using them (domestically).

I was hoping to have a managed switch so I can restrict throughput from my kids and let my server take propriety etc???