home network topology
Hi,
I would like to ask for your advice/s...
I currently have a network in my family home in such a way that I have 2 APs connected from a modem/router via a 1Gb switch and terminal devices via LAN (computers + printers + house...).
Cell phones, laptops, televisions, Tapo cameras, etc. are connected via AP.
I would like to replace wifi with a MESH system - just because of 1 SSID. I have 2x Deco M9 Plus in my hand, which I would like to use as a base (if necessary, I will add another M9 or something weaker as needed).
The question is how best to design a topology?
It is better to connect to DSL
1) with a separate modem (e.g. VR2100) and then connect the Deco units (with a router in the 1st DECO unit) with the understanding that if they are not enough, then maybe buy one more... or the One MESH of the VR2100 can also be used for connection with DECO units?
2) or x50-dsl, which would be a straight router for a MESH network?
I'm also interested in the fact that when using the VR2100, its features can be used - for example, the possibility of backing up the connection of the GSM modem to the USB/other Internet source to the WAN (or can the X50-dsl also do this?). On the other hand, it's an extra device.
Those DECO units (or multiple units) can be connected to a GLAN. It makes sense? Resp. what are the advantages/disadvantages of connecting MESH units by LAN?
Btw, how about using X50-dsl with ZigBee capability?
Thanks for the advice
Pavel