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Long distance from Main to AP unit - will it work?
Long distance from Main to AP unit - will it work?
2020-08-16 08:35:20
Model: Deco M9 Plus  
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Prior to purchase I'm wondering if anyone can confirm if my intended network will be OK. 

 

The main M9 unit will be connected to the isp router (bridge mode on router). There is then a 20m ethernet run back to the house into a switch and then ethernet to a further m9.

 

 

This AP will be out of wifi range from the main unit (but I would set them up over WiFi prior to moving them to their final location) I've read other posts that suggest even with ethernet the devices want to be in WiFi range (hopefully not) 

 

 

Isp router >> main m9 >> ethernet to house >> switch >> ethernet m9 ap (x2) 

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Re:Long distance from Main to AP unit - will it work?
2020-08-16 18:32:26

@BertB I have something very similar working 

 

Isp router >> main m9+ >> 4m CAT6 >> TP-LINK Switch >> 20m CAT6 >> second M9+

 

This is all inside the same house though. Works fine.

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Re:Long distance from Main to AP unit - will it work?
2020-08-16 19:10:31

@cacb 

 

Thanks for the reply with the details of a similar setup. The problem I have is the building with the router is at the end of the garden it and the main house are stone built so very little wifi gets through 2ft thick walls. 

 

Hopefully the wired option will work but I'd like to be sure before I purchase. 

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Re:Long distance from Main to AP unit - will it work?
2020-08-18 09:08:30

@BertB I think Question 2 on the FAQ probably answers my query

 

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/support/faq/1794/

 

I guess I'll purchase and find out for sure. 

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