Mesh Setup with Two EAPs Wired
I have been searching online for a solution as well as watched a lot of instructional videos by TP-Link. There isn't a solution on what I want to do that I've come across yet.
Current Setup:
EAP670 on first floor, wired connected directly into a POE switch
EAP670 on second floor, wired connected directly into a POE switch
The two EAPs have different SSIDs.
POE switch is connected to router and have internet connection on both EAPs.
Both EAPs have connection to internet if I connect to them.
What I want to do:
To have devices automatically connect to the stronger signal EAP670 without having change SSID. Eveything I've read is either,
1) Disconnet the 2nd floor EAP670 and have it connect wirelessly to the first EAP670 to create a mesh. This I do not want to do because I want to maximize speed on both floors.
2) Change the SSIDs on both EAPs to be the same. This I am not sure how it's going to work because the device will just stay connected to the one I'm already on even if its weaker.
3) Someone mentioned I need to get a controller such as a OC200 to enable band steering. But band steering has to do with switch between 2.4ghz and 5ghz right? It seems that it doesn't have anything to do with switching the devices automatically to the stronger signal EAP?
I am confused. What's the best solution here? Basically, I just want to be able to connect to the faster EAP depending on my location without creating a mesh using the method of not connecting the 2nd floor EAP wired and connect it wirelessly to the 1st floor EAP.
Thanks for anyone who can help me out!