New network setup (separate ap?)

[Randall8686]

Hi guys

map my router he finally kicked the bucket. I have a BT FTTC separate modem (literally just a modem) that feeds my router in the loft. The WiFi downstairs because of this is not brilliant but does the job. However I have Ethernet switches all around the house so I am thinking of replacing the router with a new separate router only and get a separate AP to chuck downstairs. However what “router only” should I buy? All I need is port forwarding, VPN ability (just to vpn home when on WiFi away)
Then a decent little WiFi ap to chuck into a network switch downstairs ideally giving a half decent wifi speed as Mrs moves large video files from laptop/camera to home server hard wired into the router. I have never had a separate setup before but one of my network switches is in the slap bang middle of the house.

ubiquiti?

thanks in advance for any ideas

 

[Randall8686]

Thanks, Im not afraid to learn a little bit extra to get a good setup. the main issues i have are a few smart devices spread out quite a bit. Ring door bell, outside the front door then people wanting to use wifi in the back garden. causes issues with placement of a single router/ap. I will have a look at what Ubiquiti router will work well with their simple AP's I assume that i can just us unmanaged switched fine.

 

[Randall8686]

I use POE switches for my i.p cameras dont really want to replace those (they are unmanaged) just want a new router to chuck next to the modem then fro now 1 AP to put in an optimal location then see if i need a second