Can someone recommend a good WAP (Cisco, Aruba, etc.) that is 802.11ac compatible, at least 1 Gbps, PoE and ideally wave 2 compatible? I also need 802.11 b/g/n support as well for some legacy devices. My installation info is listed below.
I'm confused as to what controller I would need to operate 4-5 WAP's or if I would need a controller at all. Ideally I would like to be able to have zero-handoff type functionality if possible as we FaceTime with family a lot and move around the house chasing our two year old.
Because of the layout of my home and the limited 5 GHz range, I've installed multiple Cisco WAP371's around my home. There is one in my office (3rd floor), master bedroom (3rd floor), living room entertainment cabinet (2nd floor), and basement. I previously was using Ubiquiti UAP-AC's, but these had very poor signal strength and I ditched them for the Cisco's.
These aren't ideal placement and were only done for convenience due to easy access to switches already part of my network. I have CAT6 cables run to my office (2), master bedroom, media room, living room, and finished area of the basement.
I am about to run additional CAT6 cables to the attic for ceiling and wall mounting WAP's for better coverage. I would like to move the office unit to the catwalk, master bedroom unit to the master closet (to cover the bedroom and the garage underneath the closet -- I need this for ADT access to disarm the security alarm remotely at night because my wife sets it to stay no delay, so the alarm sounds as soon as you open the door). I would also like to move the living room unit out of the entertainment cabinet and into the sitting area or near the kitchen.
I've decided to wait on wave 2 devices before actually mounting these because I don't want to be repairing holes in the sheetrock when I later decide to upgrade (probably later this year).
I'm confused as to what controller I would need to operate 4-5 WAP's or if I would need a controller at all. Ideally I would like to be able to have zero-handoff type functionality if possible as we FaceTime with family a lot and move around the house chasing our two year old.
Because of the layout of my home and the limited 5 GHz range, I've installed multiple Cisco WAP371's around my home. There is one in my office (3rd floor), master bedroom (3rd floor), living room entertainment cabinet (2nd floor), and basement. I previously was using Ubiquiti UAP-AC's, but these had very poor signal strength and I ditched them for the Cisco's.
These aren't ideal placement and were only done for convenience due to easy access to switches already part of my network. I have CAT6 cables run to my office (2), master bedroom, media room, living room, and finished area of the basement.
I am about to run additional CAT6 cables to the attic for ceiling and wall mounting WAP's for better coverage. I would like to move the office unit to the catwalk, master bedroom unit to the master closet (to cover the bedroom and the garage underneath the closet -- I need this for ADT access to disarm the security alarm remotely at night because my wife sets it to stay no delay, so the alarm sounds as soon as you open the door). I would also like to move the living room unit out of the entertainment cabinet and into the sitting area or near the kitchen.
I've decided to wait on wave 2 devices before actually mounting these because I don't want to be repairing holes in the sheetrock when I later decide to upgrade (probably later this year).