Basic Wi-Fi 6 Whole Home Mesh with Ethernet Backhaul - ISP is StarLink (Gen.3 )
Hi everyone,
I would like to install a Wi-Fi mesh network that covers most of the inside of the house and, eventually, outside.
The house is a traditional old Spanish farm house and the external walls plus most of the internal walls are very thick.
Downstairs is approximately 280m² and upstairs approximately 160m².
The ISP is StarLink giving an internet connection of about 400Mbps via a Gen. 3 router - I am more than happy to put this into bypass mode.
Currently the StarLink router is in the entrace hallway and there are no plans (no need) to change this.
From here I have 3 x Ethernet cat. 6 cables that feed the lounge, main bedroom and the kitchen.
My idea is to put a Deco in the hallway as the master router and a satellite Deco at the end of each Ethernet cable run.
This will give me (hopefully) fairly good Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house as the the bedroom is at one end, the lounge at the other end and the kitchen is in the middle.
Upstairs there are spare bedrooms with it would be good to get Wi-Fi to at some stage but it is not the priority.
So my question is this: - What Deco units should I get? This will be 4 Deco units (one each for the hallway, bedroom, lounge and kitchen).
I am on a bit of a budget so do not really think I can afford Wi-Fi 7 devices so I have been looking at the X50/X55 units.
What would people recommend? I am a bit confused about compatibility as TP-Link seem to be in a quandry as to which mesh standard(s) to adhere to!
Do I need a different (better) device in the hallway and then 3 identical units for the satellites?
Presumably I will need a small Ethernet switch after the main router in the hallway?
Future considerations: -
Outside - I will add a TV with an IPTV box so will need an outdoor Deco
Outside - I will add Wi-Fi security cameras (opposite side of the house to the TV) so will probably need another outdoor Deco
What other things do I need to consider? For example, at a later date could I add a Wi-Fi extender or PowerLine if I find a room that doesn't get a decent signal?
Regards
