Time to upgrade my home network

Zeldarawwk · 27 Jul 2015 at 11:23

Hello all,

So I have decided that upgrading the network I have now is my next little project, so have drafted a couple of diagrams showing both my current configuration (not entirely sure why I have two AP's upstairs, so don't ask

), and the one I will be looking at implementing.

I currently have Virgin Media broadband (152Mb).

So before I go ahead and buy the necessary gear, I would highly appreciate it if anyone has any suggestions / feedback on this based on the diagram (hopefully it's understandable).

CURRENT:

PROPOSED:

Thanks a lot

ChocolateStarfishRammer · 27 Jul 2015 at 11:33

Get rid of that horrid 10/100 Netgear switch. Plug the three devices directly into the new Asus Router.

Also test the wifi from the new Asus router. You may find it better then the Cisco Meraki.

Apart from that. Fine.

Deleted member 77746 · 27 Jul 2015 at 12:02

ChocolateStarfishRammer said:
Get rid of that horrid 10/100 Netgear switch. Plug the three devices directly into the new Asus Router.

Also test the wifi from the new Asus router. You may find it better then the Cisco Meraki.

Apart from that. Fine.

Ditto.

esK` · 27 Jul 2015 at 12:33

I also agree with CSR he's hit the nail on the head.

Zeldarawwk · 27 Jul 2015 at 13:57

Got it.

Thanks for the feedback

K.C. Leblanc · 27 Jul 2015 at 20:12

What are you expecting to gain from using Cat6? I certainly wouldn't bother to replace existing Cat5e runs since there isn't really any benefit.