Background: I am looking to install a security camera PoE system in the summer but for that I'll have to get another router or access point since my NVR will be located in the basement. (I want to conceal all the wires, more below).
I'm using my ISPs router which isn't that bad but I could use better coverage. My home is about 2400 sq ft (2 story above ground). The router is on the main floor, and it's Zyxel EMG2926.
My modem is in the basement. And it's easy for me to wire and conceal all the ethernet cat5 wires from the cameras to the garage and to the basement which is why the NVR will be located in the basement.
Question(s) :
1. What is the best configuration to get best connectivity? I am thinking of taking my existing router, putting it in the basement. Connect is directly to the NVR box . And then connect (hardwire) the zyxel router to a new router or access point in the main floor, essentially replacing the zyxel with something else.
2. For the configuration above, what would be the difference between using a good router or using an access point device?
3. Which product would you recommend for the router or access point? I'm thinking between Tp-link AC2600 to TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 AX3000. I know the configuration above is turning the router into an access point. Which it'll still act as a wifi router right? So I'm not really sure what's the difference between an access point and a router at this point.
Any other set ups or recommendations are welcome.
Thank you
I'm using my ISPs router which isn't that bad but I could use better coverage. My home is about 2400 sq ft (2 story above ground). The router is on the main floor, and it's Zyxel EMG2926.
My modem is in the basement. And it's easy for me to wire and conceal all the ethernet cat5 wires from the cameras to the garage and to the basement which is why the NVR will be located in the basement.
Question(s) :
1. What is the best configuration to get best connectivity? I am thinking of taking my existing router, putting it in the basement. Connect is directly to the NVR box . And then connect (hardwire) the zyxel router to a new router or access point in the main floor, essentially replacing the zyxel with something else.
2. For the configuration above, what would be the difference between using a good router or using an access point device?
3. Which product would you recommend for the router or access point? I'm thinking between Tp-link AC2600 to TP-Link Wi-Fi 6 AX3000. I know the configuration above is turning the router into an access point. Which it'll still act as a wifi router right? So I'm not really sure what's the difference between an access point and a router at this point.
Any other set ups or recommendations are welcome.
Thank you
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