- Nov 28, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I am looking to expand the network coverage in my house. As of now, I have a wireless router TP-Link WDR4300 as the main router, placed in the center of the house (the living room, 1st floor). As it's a double storey house, I intend to expand the coverage by adding 2 more wireless devices, one in my room (it's a corner room where wireless reception is almost always at single bar) and another in ground floor living room.
All these locations already have Ethernet ports in place. So it's just as easy as plug and play. My main question is, should I be purchasing new wireless routers (and dumb them down to function only as AP) or should I purchase new wireless access points instead? I checked the prices for TP-Link devices and apparently, TP-Link's wireless AP, TL-WA701ND is 10 bucks more expensive its wireless router, TL-WR741ND.
So, which one should I choose? What benefits do I get for choosing a wireless AP over a wireless router?
Thanks guys, looking forward to great replies.
I am looking to expand the network coverage in my house. As of now, I have a wireless router TP-Link WDR4300 as the main router, placed in the center of the house (the living room, 1st floor). As it's a double storey house, I intend to expand the coverage by adding 2 more wireless devices, one in my room (it's a corner room where wireless reception is almost always at single bar) and another in ground floor living room.
All these locations already have Ethernet ports in place. So it's just as easy as plug and play. My main question is, should I be purchasing new wireless routers (and dumb them down to function only as AP) or should I purchase new wireless access points instead? I checked the prices for TP-Link devices and apparently, TP-Link's wireless AP, TL-WA701ND is 10 bucks more expensive its wireless router, TL-WR741ND.
So, which one should I choose? What benefits do I get for choosing a wireless AP over a wireless router?
Thanks guys, looking forward to great replies.
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