Hey guys! This is my first post on this forum, and I have a question about networking. I posted this in OCN, but I'd like more opinions.
An uncle recently bought a large house, and he asked me to help him setup his wireless network. The property is large, with 13,000 squared feet and two independent buildings: The main house and the guests house.
The modem/router his ISP provided him is just not enough to provide internet access to the whole property. There even are problems to have WiFicoverage in the main house. Because of this, a custom system is required.
My idea is the following:
* Install a powerful router, such as an Asus RT-N66U with DD-WRT as the main Router/Wireless Access Point somewhere in the house.
* Install two Linksys WAP300N Access points, both of them connected to the main router via Ethernet.
* Use the same SSID, security protocol and password for the Wireless network broadcasted by the router and access points, this to allow roaming between the access points while walking through the house.
This is the hardware I'm planning to use
Main Router: Asus RT-N66U with DD-WRT
Access Points: Linksys WAP300N
What I want to know is: What do I need to set up in this network, aside from the same SSID, Security protocol and password (And different channels on each AP) to allow for roaming?
For example, if I'm using an iPad with Skype, and I walk around the house, I want the iPad to automatically switch from the main router, to AP1 or AP2 to remain connected to my wireless network and not drop the call. At the same time, I desire to have the entire property with WiFi coverage.
Here's what the network map would look like
http://cdn.overclock.net/8/88/900x900px-LL-889b0676_map.jpeg
Is there anything I need to consider, to have this working, the way I intend it to? A friend told me that I need to assign different IP ranges to each AP. For example:
* In the main router, change its IP to 192.168.0.1
* In AP1 I'd have to change the IP range to 192.168.1.1
* In AP2, change it to 192.168.2.1
Is this correct? I thought AP's didn't assign IP addresses, that it was the router who had to do that.
One more thing: Should I go grab one of these AC monsters instead of the N router I listed?
Any extra input and/or opinions are welcome
An uncle recently bought a large house, and he asked me to help him setup his wireless network. The property is large, with 13,000 squared feet and two independent buildings: The main house and the guests house.
The modem/router his ISP provided him is just not enough to provide internet access to the whole property. There even are problems to have WiFicoverage in the main house. Because of this, a custom system is required.
My idea is the following:
* Install a powerful router, such as an Asus RT-N66U with DD-WRT as the main Router/Wireless Access Point somewhere in the house.
* Install two Linksys WAP300N Access points, both of them connected to the main router via Ethernet.
* Use the same SSID, security protocol and password for the Wireless network broadcasted by the router and access points, this to allow roaming between the access points while walking through the house.
This is the hardware I'm planning to use
Main Router: Asus RT-N66U with DD-WRT
Access Points: Linksys WAP300N
What I want to know is: What do I need to set up in this network, aside from the same SSID, Security protocol and password (And different channels on each AP) to allow for roaming?
For example, if I'm using an iPad with Skype, and I walk around the house, I want the iPad to automatically switch from the main router, to AP1 or AP2 to remain connected to my wireless network and not drop the call. At the same time, I desire to have the entire property with WiFi coverage.
Here's what the network map would look like
http://cdn.overclock.net/8/88/900x900px-LL-889b0676_map.jpeg
Is there anything I need to consider, to have this working, the way I intend it to? A friend told me that I need to assign different IP ranges to each AP. For example:
* In the main router, change its IP to 192.168.0.1
* In AP1 I'd have to change the IP range to 192.168.1.1
* In AP2, change it to 192.168.2.1
Is this correct? I thought AP's didn't assign IP addresses, that it was the router who had to do that.
One more thing: Should I go grab one of these AC monsters instead of the N router I listed?
Any extra input and/or opinions are welcome