Here is the context....
I have an AP in the den, which is the main area re wifi usage. It's currently a flakey 8 port DIR 632 ; it's requires a reboot frequently.. Would love to replace it with a solid unit ..thinking something like the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (about $180)
But I currently take advantage of the DIR 632's 8 ports, as I need to connect the Ethernet wired source, plus a roku box, pc, AVR, and blu ray ( ie 5 cables), so if I replace it with the Nighthawk, I'd have to add a gigabit switch.
Normally not a problem...but because of some obstacles in the house, and finished basement, the path to that AP already has two switches : Hitron CGN3 (office) -> gigabit switch (office) -> gigabit switch(basement) -> 8 port AP (den).
So if I go with a Netgear nighthawk, I would need to add yet another switch .... Is this a concern or non-issue??
I have an AP in the den, which is the main area re wifi usage. It's currently a flakey 8 port DIR 632 ; it's requires a reboot frequently.. Would love to replace it with a solid unit ..thinking something like the Netgear Nighthawk R7000 (about $180)
But I currently take advantage of the DIR 632's 8 ports, as I need to connect the Ethernet wired source, plus a roku box, pc, AVR, and blu ray ( ie 5 cables), so if I replace it with the Nighthawk, I'd have to add a gigabit switch.
Normally not a problem...but because of some obstacles in the house, and finished basement, the path to that AP already has two switches : Hitron CGN3 (office) -> gigabit switch (office) -> gigabit switch(basement) -> 8 port AP (den).
So if I go with a Netgear nighthawk, I would need to add yet another switch .... Is this a concern or non-issue??