Home WiFi network suggestions

I only have a nanoHD, works like a charm.

PS, if you going for the software controller option you don't need to have the PC that's running the software on all the time, it's just for setup and monitoring.
 
Vleisie said:
Will be moving into a new house and I'm hoping to lay down a solid WiFi network in the new place. (After having to reset my current router multiple times a week). It is a 350m2 double story with the Fibre connection point approximately in the middle on the ground floor. There is a LAN cable running up to the 1st floor.

The idea is to be able to get at least the full line speed at any point in the house, but hopefully a bit more for future proofing.
Currently I'm deciding between the Ubiquiti UniFi Dual Band AC Lite AP (either in-wall or ceiling mount) and MikroTik cAP AC AP. However, I have the following questions that I'm hoping to get some assistance with:
  1. If I go with the UniFi APs, is it recommended to get a UniFi router, switch and controller as well? For example, will the APs still function optimally without the controller software? How much features would I sacrifice by going with a non-UniFi router? Going all-in with UniFi devices will increase the cost substantially.
  2. Is either solution significantly better at roaming? I'm not necessarily looking for completely seamless, zero-handover roaming, but devices should at least move over to the best AP eventually.
  3. How many APs would you recommend based on a 350m2 double story property?
  4. Would a Mesh network work better? (keeping in mind that I'm happy to run cabling for wired APs instead)
  5. Also happy for suggestions other than Ubiquiti and MikroTik as well.
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Mind sharing your final setup?

I have 2 x Ubiquiti AC LRs and using the android app.

Not installed yet. Just plugged them and set them up. Need to get cabling and one back plate to install them.
 
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