@rfsmoura 

Hi,

On the GS305P, what does the LED for the LAN port that connects to the AX50 indicate? (i.e. on or off, color, blinking or solid)

@woozle 

The Led is green, blinking every now and then. 

woozle wrote

@rfsmoura 

 

Hi,

 

On the GS305P, what does the LED for the LAN port that connects to the AX50 indicate? (i.e. on or off, color, blinking or solid)

 

@rfsmoura 

Ok, so the switch is detecting properly that a device is connected to the port.

Then it could be indeed, like you said, some kind of incompatibility.

Regarding your coverage problem. For an apartment of that size one single router as the sole wireless access point, no matter which make and model, will probably not be sufficient. If your environment allows for placing the router exactly in the center of your apartment's layout, then you might have a chance. However, in most homes this is not so easily possible.

I don't have a Mesh setup myself, because I can currently do without one, but this could be a way to go for you. Just be aware that buying one of the cheaper Mesh solutions could still turn out as a disappointment, depending on what your expectations are.

thanks @woozle 

I have sent TP-Link local support an e-mail, let's see what will be their answer. Even ff if they solve it, I'll probably return it anyway and go for other solution, since I can't place the router exactly in the center of my apartment.

I do have in each room a cable connection (Cat6) to the router since my apartment has that embed (it is new construction). My doubt is if I should go for a Mesh system or Access Points? And in order to avoid any disappointment, what would you suggest as equipment?

As I mentioned, I am not an expert, so any suggestion, would be great!

Thanks

woozle wrote

@rfsmoura 

 

Ok, so the switch is detecting properly that a device is connected to the port.

Then it could be indeed, like you said, some kind of incompatibility.

 

Regarding your coverage problem. For an apartment of that size one single router as the sole wireless access point, no matter which make and model, will probably not be sufficient. If your environment allows for placing the router exactly in the center of your apartment's layout, then you might have a chance. However, in most homes this is not so easily possible.

 

I don't have a Mesh setup myself, because I can currently do without one, but this could be a way to go for you. Just be aware that buying one of the cheaper Mesh solutions could still turn out as a disappointment, depending on what your expectations are.

@rfsmoura 

Being able to connect the main router and the other wireless node(s) via Ethernet cable is very beneficial for the performance of your whole Wi-Fi network.

As for conventional router/access point setups. While they will also extend coverage, their main disadvantage is that client devices that are being moved around throughout your home (like smartphones, tablets) will not automatically switch over to the router/access point that provides the stronger signal. The switch only happens if you disconnect/reconnect manually or if the client device completely leaves the coverage of the router/access point it was originally connected to.

I am not current regarding the state of the various Mesh solutions available on the market and therefore can't tell which one is the best, but I know there are Mesh solutions available that allow the nodes to be connected either wirelessly or via Ethernet cable (also called "Ethernet backhaul").
The major advantage of the Mesh solutions is that wireless client devices will automatically be handed over to the node that provides the best signal at any given time. (at least that's how it should work)