Wondering if this network setup would work.

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So to start out, upgraded internet and router doesn't do the job. Also router doesn't cover house anyway so it's gotta go on top of that. I was wondering if I could connect my modem to a switch, that has dhcp and nat (Ubiquiti EdgeMax EdgeRouter Lite) then from that connect a long ethernet and use a Ubiquiti UAP-AC-HD centered in the house. Wondering if this setup would work or if there would be any interference between hardware.

edit: forgot to mention there are two direct connect pc's.
 
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If it's a layer 3 switch that can handle the routing, then it should work for what you're trying to do. Depending on the size of your house, you may be going a bit overkill on the wifi but it should work. Thought I would suggest looking in to Ethernet over Powerline adapters instead of running a massive length of cable through your house.
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You do not want to actually connect a switch but the device you talking about is a router so that will work. Pretty much a router with multiple remote AP is the industry standard for providing the best coverage in a commercial building so the same design should be fine in a house.
 
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sorry forgot to mention there are two direct connect pc's which is why i would get the switch.
 
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If it's a layer 3 switch that can handle the routing, then it should work for what you're trying to do. Depending on the size of your house, you may be going a bit overkill on the wifi but it should work. Thought I would suggest looking in to Ethernet over Powerline adapters instead of running a massive length of cable through your house.
 
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Don't go with an Ethernet power line adapter. It'll have horrible speeds. A switch isn't necessary. If it's a small home office or something I'd say the simplest option would be to purchase a wireless bridge and set it up somewhere else in the house.
If you need to, run an Ethernet cable from the modem to the bridge, but if you do this you may as well save yourself some money and just buy another Hub or router for the extended area. Getting a switch is overkill if it's for practical home use.
 
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You suggest against a powerline adapter yet suggest a "Hub" a device not seen in any self respecting network in well over a decade????? LOL
 
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Ethernet over powerline performance is entirely down to your electrical system. The set I have gives me the same internet speeds to my HTPC in one part of my house as the computer hooked directly to the router. 5 years ago you might have been right, today the current gen kits that are out give amazing performance if your wiring allows for it.

Running multiple routers is really unneeded unless you're trying to establish a mesh network. A simple router at the modem and a wireless AP set up to cover the deadzone is really all thats needed unless we're talking multi stories or some old school stone work house. Connecting to the AP can be done wired via ethernet or EoP adapters and give excellent coverage. Running cable will always give the best performance but not everyone wants cables underfoot.
 
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depending on the size of your house or whatever but that AP is pretty good and can cover a large enough area.
Your plan will work, just remember to disable DHCP, WiFi, etc on your ISP's modem and set it into bridge mode, let the almighty Edge router do the work

Before you get the AP HD you might want to check out Ubiquiti's Amplifi System, it is expensive but the AP is INSANE and it supports extension nodes (also expensive)
 
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