On February 28, 2018 at 04:59, crosen said...
I use Mikrotik, though I believe many on this site use Araknis and Ubiquiti.
Generally, it is a best practice for the router to do nothing but route. In other words, you separate out the router from the switches and access points (i.e. no WiFi on the router.) On very small jobs, an all in one device may suffice.
Exactly. It is the router on a stick model. You want a switch(managed is always preferred) to the be the core of your network and distribute your WiFi as well as everything else from there. Distributed WiFi will give you more control and coverage.
On February 28, 2018 at 03:04, N2OACCORD said...
Hi there,
Which router brand would you recommend for residential applications? We will then place the internet providers router/modem into bridge mode.
Should it have wireless eventhough we are supplying waps?
Thanks!
Shameless plug for using Araknis but a lot of our competitors make great products as well. At the end of the day it is all about picking a networking solution that you feel the most comfortable and confident installing. You want your networking products to be easy to install, perform at a level needed for this industry, and be easily serviceable when it comes to updates or troubleshooting. Once you pick that brand do your best to stick to it.
Happy to discuss Araknis/Networking more if you want to PM me.
