TL-R605($60)+ EAP660HD($180) vs an AX86U

[pb9]

I am a newbie to networking and my question will reflect that -

The rt-ax86u works fine for me at my house, but I am looking to setup at my farm. I am thinking I will move my 86u to the farm and setup a network using TL-R605 and a single AP(660HD) to start off with. I will add another AP as needed later. I will setup the Omada software controller on my pc(not always on) and will configure the network. I will turn on the PC and make the changes as needed. My whole home is wired for ethernet and I have multiple options for the location of the AP(or multiple APs)

Do you think the above setup will work? Corner(where the AP will be placed) to Corner(where I will need wifi), the distance is about 80 ft.

There probably are other options to setup the network. Any and all suggestions are welcome. I would like to stay within $500.

Usage - About 4 people stream HD videos at the same time while there are one or two active gamers on the system. About 10 IoT devices.

 

[pb9]

https://www.snbforums.com/threads/mesh-vs-ap.73491/#post-698822

If this thread is still relevant, then I think I have the answer to my Q. TL-R605 is the way to go with the OC and the APs. Is 660HD overkill at this point and should I go with EAP245v3 or get the 660HD. Thanks.

 

[Tech9]

Omada is excellent, but only when multiple APs are used, preferably on low power. This is how it is designed to work and the way it works best. If you need single AP only, better get a home router. RT-AX86U is a popular model around and it's half the cost - $250.

There is a better SafeStream TL-ER7602 router, better Omada integrated JetStream switches with PoE, hardware OC200 is good to have and for best results it must be running 24/7 for multi-AP system. It controls the roaming technologies as well. $500 is low budget for good Omada system.

 

[Gar]

Is this it?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TQN7NMG/?tag=snbforums-20

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GX6GVB6/?tag=snbforums-20

 

[Tech9]

Is this it?

Yes, ER7206 router and OC200 controller. Some of the router features are unavailable without the controller. See specs page on TP-Link Web.