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WiFi pod and a network switch

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jonathanbentley
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on ‎07-10-2023 09:30

Hi

I am setting up a new office space in my home. Can you connect a network switch to a WiFi pod? I will be connecting various devices to it as I want to maximise speed etc. Thanks in advance

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Adduxi
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‎07-10-2023 10:26 - edited ‎07-10-2023 10:29

I think it might work, but it will only run at the speed of the wifi link, if you are looking to use a switch, it should be cabled back to the Hub with a good Cat 6a cable. Don't forget cables can be run externally, so it may be possible to run a backhaul cable without having to disturb your internal walls etc.

If you can't cable, I would even suggest using PLA's as these are not subject to any Wifi problems.

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Adduxi
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‎07-10-2023 10:26 - edited ‎07-10-2023 10:29

I think it might work, but it will only run at the speed of the wifi link, if you are looking to use a switch, it should be cabled back to the Hub with a good Cat 6a cable. Don't forget cables can be run externally, so it may be possible to run a backhaul cable without having to disturb your internal walls etc.

If you can't cable, I would even suggest using PLA's as these are not subject to any Wifi problems.

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jonathanbentley
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on ‎07-10-2023 15:04

Thanks for your reply. What is a PLA please?

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jbrennand
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on ‎07-10-2023 15:20

Powerline Adapters

An example...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-Link-TL-PA717-KIT-Powerline-Configuration/dp/B07G37DJ8R/

 


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jonathanbentley
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on ‎08-10-2023 15:14

Thanks I will take a look

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