Best products from r/gigapower
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1. NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS108) - Desktop, and ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Protection
- 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed
- Supports desktop or wall mount placement
- Lifetime Limited Hardware Warranty, Next Business Day Replacement, and 24/7 chat with a NETGEAR expert
- Energy efficient design compliant with IEEE802.3az
- Silent operation ideal for noise sensitive environment
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2. RJ45 Coupler in-Line Coupler Cat7 Cat6 Cat5 Cat5e Network Cable Extender Adapter, Support 100BASE-TX (1 Pack)
- ➽RJ45 coupler function: Connect two short ethernet cables together to achieve an ideal choice for extending the ethernet cable
- ➽Simple to use, plug and play, no power supply and any drivers are required, Compatible with Cat7, Cat6, Cat5e, Cat5 network cable.
- ➽Cat5e coupler has nickel-plated contacts and easy-to-click fixing clips to ensure a firm and corrosion-free connection, which is safe and reliable
- ➽Female to female ethernet coupler uses 8 core pure copper gold-plated conductor, steady signal transmission, superior contact and transmission performance, provides powerful guarantee to high speed data transmission
- ➽Certified safe: These network coupler meets category 6 performance, they are TIA/ EIA 568-C.2 verified, FCC, RoHS compliant
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3. Ubiquiti Unifi Ap-AC Lite - Wireless Access Point - 802.11 B/A/G/n/AC (UAPACLITEUS), White
- Ubiquiti Networks networks Unifi AC Lite AP Wi-Fi 802.22
- 2.4 GHz Speed : 300 Mbps, 5 GHz Speed : 867 Mbps
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4. Benner-Nawman 14144-MMH Structured Wiring Cabinets, 14-1/4-Inch X 14-Inch X 4-Inch, White
Includes mounting screws, grommets, instruction sheet & cardboard overspray shield.Features a universal mounting pattern which accepts most major brands of modules. Body has a hinged lid.Made of 18-gauge (door) & 20-gauge (body), zinc-coated steel (powder coat white finish.Model Number: 14144-MMH
5. Ubiquiti Unifi Security Gateway (USG)
3 Gigabit Ethernet ports, CLI management for advanced users1 million packets per second for 64-byte packets3 Gbps total line rate for packets 512 bytes or largerIntegrated and managed with UniFi Controller v4.xSecure off-site management and monitoring, Silent, fanless operation
OK, here's what I suggest...
Find a central location with 2 Ethernet ports (preferably in one outlet or at least close to each other) where you think the RG would provide better Wi-Fi throughout the house. Then make new connections based on this schematic.
This will require purchase of a female-female RJ45 coupler like this one and a gigabit switch like this one. These can be purchased for $20 to $50 depending on the switch. There are cheaper switches than the Netgear I linked to.
I also suggest, before disconnecting or moving anything, that you find the two Ethernet cables in the cabinet from the location where you're thinking of putting the RG. Then connect these one at a time to the switch (yellow ports) on the back of the RG. Plug a computer into the corresponding port in the outlet and test that you have Internet connectivity from that port. Also test the speed by browsing to speedtest.net.
I'd suggest getting something like this: https://smile.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Ap-AC-Lite-UAPACLITEUS/dp/B015PR20GY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1510783248&sr=8-2&keywords=ubiquiti
I disabled the ATT router's wifi, and I have one of those downstairs and another upstairs. They're wired wifi repeaters and did wonders to improve my signal vs. just going off the ATT wifi router.
https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Unifi-Security-Gateway-USG/dp/B00LV8YZLK
Is this the correct gateway? If so, I might try it, though the entrance fee is a tad steep. I suppose I could always return it if it doesn't work out. Are you able to just hook up your router of choice to it and then host anything you need to?