Theory with me (New to Networking)

[bbbearrr]

Hi All,

So recently found myself heading down a networking youtube rabbit hole and being the keen nerd that I am my brain wants to know more.

I'm currently on virgin media super hub 3 using as the houses sole connection to the internet. I understand these hubs have there issues and so.. is my understanding of the equipment below the the way to connect thing.

Internet -> VM Hub (Modem Mode) -> Router -> # Port switch.

From the switch i would then have however many wireless access points for phones, tablets, laptops and then run wired connections to things like a PC, TV all from the switch.

Would this set up increase the speeds each device is receiving or just improve the stability ?

as we add more connected devices to the house it seems it is struggling a little.

 

[skyripper]

How bigs the house, where's the router situated, and what is it?
Is the house a new build (ie, plasterboard + stud / board + frame), or internal brick or stone walls. 3 floors or 2..

When you say struggling, what are the symptoms? ie. what is the issue you are actually trying to solve?

 

[Psycho Sonny]

I would say use modem mode. get a cheap router which uses dd-wrt. then get a ubiquiti access point or 2 depending on size of home and install them either 1 in the middle or 1 at either end of the house. must be installed as high up as possible within reason. attic or first floor ceiling.

 

[bremen1874]

If it's just a wireless problem you don't need a new router.

Disable the wireless on the hub and then connect as many wireless access points as you need.

Or alternatively, investigate the mesh options such as Google Wifi.