"Client Bridge" DD-WRT
Hello,
I have an ER-X + Unifi AC AP on the top floor of a 2500sqft house. Ideally, I'd run Ethernet down to the basement and plop another AP there. However, there's no easy way to run the cable so I'm looking at alternatives.
There are a few desktops in the basement I want to connect to the network (to share files, printer, etc). I was thinking of wiring them up to a switch; then wiring the switch to a DD-WRT-capable router like the TP-Link WR841n in "Client Bridge" mode. Mount the WR841n on the ceiling as close to the AP as possible.
I understand it will be slow; all those desktops sharing a single 2x2 wireless-n connection. But I don't need much speed; they'll only be used for browsing/email. It seems to be cheaper than getting wireless adaptors for each machine, and a single wireless connection seems more reliable than a bunch of them.
Should I also consider getting a dual band router for this purpose; since 5ghz is less crowded? Starts getting expensive looking for a dual band 3x3 router that supports DD-WRT...
I am also considering Powerline adapters but I keep reading about interference and noise.
Thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks,
I have an ER-X + Unifi AC AP on the top floor of a 2500sqft house. Ideally, I'd run Ethernet down to the basement and plop another AP there. However, there's no easy way to run the cable so I'm looking at alternatives.
There are a few desktops in the basement I want to connect to the network (to share files, printer, etc). I was thinking of wiring them up to a switch; then wiring the switch to a DD-WRT-capable router like the TP-Link WR841n in "Client Bridge" mode. Mount the WR841n on the ceiling as close to the AP as possible.
I understand it will be slow; all those desktops sharing a single 2x2 wireless-n connection. But I don't need much speed; they'll only be used for browsing/email. It seems to be cheaper than getting wireless adaptors for each machine, and a single wireless connection seems more reliable than a bunch of them.
Should I also consider getting a dual band router for this purpose; since 5ghz is less crowded? Starts getting expensive looking for a dual band 3x3 router that supports DD-WRT...
I am also considering Powerline adapters but I keep reading about interference and noise.
Thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks,