As it turns out, they were more than happy to set up my wireless router as a WLAN, and even to unlock the settings for me if need be provided I signed a document first, so that they would not need to fix it free of charge if things went wrong. The problem was actually something the installing technician had mis-configured. I can now connect all my devices to the wireless access point and ping any device on the network from my laptop, which is what I wanted to do in the beginning.
Wonderful clear explanations. I have a very simple network set up I have full control so can amend settings as necessary. This is the default IP It has an IP address of For the internet works but connection issues mean dropout and recurring lag. The connection lists The Archer in turn shows It would appear from your post and answers that I need to change some setting? Is this possible?
If necessary I will alter settings but would prefer not to. Your router has an Ip Address of Give your access point a static IP address: This way all the clients get an IP address from the DHCP server from the router and your access point will only pass through the internet connection. I had to do that manually from the access page for my ISP connection i.
Now my network functions as intended, but I cannot change or amend any setting within my access point router. No problem as such, just noted. I am looking at adding IP cameras. When I purchase a POE switch, does it just connect to the main switch in my small network chain? The fewer hops devices between the endpoint and internet the faster the connection will be. I then have a few devices off the router ethernet ports, and a PoE AP out of the other Ethernet port in the living room.
Any thoughts on optimising the layout? Would you recommend segmenting into VLANs? I struggle with so much connecting to the internet, or to other devices e. About the vLAN, they are indeed a bit hard to set up. But you could start with simply leaving all devices in the default vLAN 1 and only create a new vLAN for the guest network. Then you would only need to configure the access points and switch.
Thanks for your advice. I would have one question for you. So does it bring something extra benefit to use switch instead of router? You know. Hi Ruud, one great article after the other — your sharing is so useful and appreciated! Thanks a lot. I was thinking to connect my synology to it with both LAN connections although I doubt I will get twice the speed via port link aggregation but it helps against a failing network card and use the third for my music infrastructure, connected via wire to the NAS.
I m hoping to then route the Unifi camera footage to my NAS and make it publicly available filming horse boxes. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts on this! Not only Ruud but all people having knowledge in this area and willing to share.
Hi, great post, I have a question, the modem has to be in bridge mode? If your router supports it, check if it has a specific WAN port, then you could use the router alone.
Just enter the PPPoE details into the router to set up the internet connection. Great information! Appreciate the knowledge you are sharing. I have one question about choosing either Ubiquiti access points to spread the wifi or I am seeing online their mesh alternative Amplifi?
We are having a home built and it is a doozy. I am worried about wifi and network coverage. It will be 2 levels and over square feet, so I am having ethernet pulled to each of the 5 bedrooms as well as the 2 offices and following your recommendation of 2 8 port Unifi switches. I figure that will be enough to hardline stationary devices, but worry about the wifi only devices. Do you recommend the Ubiquiti access points 2 for sure, maybe 3 installed into the ceilings or the amplify mesh option?
Thank you again for your input! The mesh antennas are always placed lower by the floor, resulting in more objects that will block the signal. Also, mesh networks like the Amplifi will have higher latency. If you have the option, then place 2 or 3 Unifi Access Points on the ceiling for the best coverage and signal.
Just wanted to encourage you to keep up with the good work. As it will be mainly cables going through walls and ending up in wall sockets, a solid core is recommended. But which type of shielding is recommended and which shielding type in the patch panel goes with that?
All cables go through the same entry point as the power lines in the house meterkast and are laid alongside not the same tubes power lines in the concrete walls. Shielded seems to be a logical option.
Also to avoid interference due to electrical systems in the meterkast. But which type and will that make the cable too thick to run two through one standard pipe? Shielded cables are only necessary when you run the cables near powerful electric motors or near a broadcast station.
About the cables, go for Monoprice cables , those cables are 23AWG and have a pure copper wire. For the patch panel, stick with Monoprice , they make good quality patch panels as well. If you can get them for almost the same price then go for the pro. I am in the process of rebuilding my network. I want to replace the router and switch completely. I run a media server, which will be upgraded too. I want to have a 10GBe backbone from the servers.
The main media server will running the web server and media server platform, and the second server will be the media storage server. Each server will have 10GBe ports. I will be using a patch panel for the wall sockets, which will only be Cat6 1GBe. Also, would it be worthwhile running a separate firewall?.
What would you advise for this setup? Nice case you have here. It will also limit your ability to expand in the future. But you will need an additional switch for your wall sockets, an Edge Switch Lite will do. There is no need to buy multiple firewalls. On the edge router, you can configure multiple VLANs and set up the firewall accordingly. Thanks for the good responses and this detailed guide! Couple of questions I still have left that would I would be thrilled if you are able to answer them:.
And which one would you then pick? Although the W obviously is a massive overkill…. I would like to put two cables into each tube in the walls, so CAT6a might be to thick for that? Would that be a sensible option? It is a one floor appartment, but with a massive reinforced concrete wall separating livingroom from the other parts of the appartment.
Yes, if you have a Mbit fibre then I would go for the ER How many devices need a PoE? But then you only have 4 PoE ports. Otherwise, the USW is your only option. The LR is more sensitive than the pro. Great read. The w is around twice the price, here in Australia anyway. That would only be useful if you want to connect a lot of PoE devices to it. So it depends on the wattage of your PoE devices. A Unifi G3 Cam uses only 4 watts for example. My ISP is a fiber optic provider.
It is only a cable that goes from the wall directly to my router. With this, my question is, will this set up still work with the network diagram by bypassing the ISP modem? Also, would I just set up my Ubiquiti router by skipping the original IP config? Yes, this should still work, but you will need some info from your ISP. They should provide you with information on how to connect your router to the internet.
Great article. Well thought out and informative. What am I missing? Is it specific to having QoS enabled? I understand your confusion. Yes, the speed limit is related to enabling SQM. If you look in the User Guide , page 49, you will see a nice table with the speed limitation with SQM enabled. Only using system for TVs and computers in 3 rooms all on same floor including streaming through Roku Ultra.
Will the Ubiquiti components work with my providers? Access points provide a wireless network to your computers and mobile devices. Stone or concrete walls block more signal than wooden walls. You can start by installing a single Unifi Access Point. Get a Cloud key to control the access point and follow this article for the installation.
Hi Rudd, thanks for the post. I am also a fan of Ubiquiti solutions- although they may be not that easy to setup. Anyway- my question concerns your network diagram. I am not sure what is a purpose for switch in this setup. Could you connect just directly to the usg router?
Second question concerns cloud key — where exactly do you connect it? And why do you think it has no option of PoE? Lastly- would you plan for a single high range Unifi AP in a sq m wooden house with single brick wall with chimney in the center or would you rather go directly for 2 AP on each level?
I know I should make a heat map — but would like to know your opinion. In de diagram I only laid-out the network devices. Even with 3 devices, you will need a switch to connect them all.
If you take other wired connected devices into account you have no other choice then adding a switch to your network. Edge routers typically have more LAN ports, so then you might can do without a switch. I would go for connecting it to the switch. The cloud key gen-1only be powered with an Go for the Long range on the ground floor and a lite for the other level. The long range is more sensitive which will result in a better connection with mobile devices. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for a very helpful article. A question regarding switching options. Due to limitations on routing the ethernet cables in our house, I would ideally have one 8-port switch in the cellar, and a second one in a room on the upstairs floor.
How would you configure such a network, assuming that is a valid plan? Ideal you connect them both to the router. Placing the two switches on different floors is no problem at all. I even recommend it, because you will need to run less length of cable, reducing the change of interference. It is a CODA 45 and has a fixed address What type of router do you want to connect to the CODA? Your new router should have Your internal network will have to change to another subnet.
For example Great post. What would your opinion be for a network engineer to go for? Simplistic setup with limited features, or go for a full fat network? Go for the Ubiquiti range. The insides that you get are really nice, they are super easy to setup and it has all the features to play with if you want. This is a router and firewall with great performance and allows you to control your network from start to end. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail.
You can also subscribe without commenting. We are going to discuss the following topics: Planning your Home Network Choosing the best router Why you need a network switch Setting up your Wireless Network Understanding the basics Setting up a Home Network Planning your Home Network Setup Before we start buying the network gear, first figure out what we need and what we want to accomplish with our home network.
What is the layout of your home and where do you want to have internet? Just inside or do you also want to use the WiFi in your garden?
Wired or Wireless? Most devices can connect over WiFi, but for streaming and gaming, a wired connection is better. How many devices do we need to connect wired? Do you want to support PoE Power of Ethernet devices? Best Home Network Router The first thing we need is a good network router. Which router should you buy?
I use only Unifi or Edge network gear for home networks, and it has never let me down. EdgeRouter X If online gaming, streaming or video conferencing is important for you or your household , then go for the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X. Home Network Switch Connecting network devices by wire is the best solution if you want stability and performance. How many ports do you need? When buying a switch keep the following in mind: PoE support, this way you can connect an access point with only an ethernet cable.
The PoE allows you to connect the Unifi Access Points with only an ethernet cable, eliminating the need for a PoE adapter and extra power sockets The Unifi line is again enterprise-grade hardware for a good price. Netgear ProSafe series. Pin Related Posts. Hoi Ruud, Dank je wel voor je helder antwoord. Thank you for you help. Echt een top site dit, bedankt! Can I build a secure network using the coax cables on each floor? The box artwork had a copyright date of Are there newer Edgerouters that offer For unifi only devices — old and new can use the 24v.
But if you want to add a VoIP phone or similar, that would need Do you see that as a big issue? Thank you Rudy! Hi Ed, The er-lite is the er-lite3 stand for 3 ports in the overview. Thanks i really appreciate your help. Hi there, Amazing article! Hi Jesse, Unifi does support it. Thanks for your feedback. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Hello, The dedicated feature, i. Your typical home has a whole lot of cool, techy devices rattling around inside it, and these days many of those devices work best when they can talk to one another.
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Super Secret! Thank you! The pricing information will be sent to your email. Questions nerds often hear about Home Networking Is it expensive to get you to set up my home network? Will I need cable run through my whole house? This gives us a good idea of standard performance for a gaming notebook, and we found it was capable of playing the game at a healthy average A recent speed upgrade from our ISP to 60 Mbps proved a challenge for the test as we now needed to congest the network to compromise the game.
We decided to do this with background streaming video from YouTube, and it took five streams of 4K video and an additional p video for good measure, which was about 60 Mbps.
This saturated our download bandwidth, essentially leaving the game with 5 to 8 Mbps of over-provisioning from the cable connection.
With six background videos playing at once, Medal of Honor dragged to a lousy average of The game also stuttered and hiccuped to near unplayable levels. With the average frame rate down 67 percent from the baseline, and we could now see what router QoS and Killer NIC could do to help the situation. Dynamic QoS was turned on with default settings, which considers online gaming tier two of the four. When the test was run with dynamic QoS, it disappointingly had a virtually negligible effect with the average frame rate at a still too low For the next test, we switched to manual QoS and changed the online gaming category from high to highest, putting it into the top tier.
With this done, the frame rate went up to Even with the reduced frame rate, the test proved QoS could prioritize traffic and help with gaming. It also shows that the default settings of dynamic QoS may not be ideal for gamers. We next wanted to see what the Killer NIC could do. When the game was played, the frame rate went to In other words, forced to choose between router QoS and Killer NIC, the Ethernet card was the more powerful intervention point in our testing setup.
This represented a mere 6 percent reduction from baseline, with a minimum frame rate of 52 fps. Amazingly, the videos all played, and the gaming experience was subjectively almost indistinguishable from the baseline.
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