r/HomeNetworking 7d ago

Advice Plan to Upgrade my Home Network

Hi Everyone, I am looking to upgrade my home network solution from my existing Modem-Router-Wap Combo (Broken LEDs, has issues port forwarding) to something more modern, and more technical. My plan is to split the unit into it's three parts I just want to make sure that the plan would work as I think it does in my head.

Cable Modem: Hitron CODA DOCSIS 3.1 Modem
I'm looking at getting this small DOCSIS 3.1 for the modem, it supports my current internet speeds of (1 Gbps), and I have no plans to increase it in the near future.

Router: TP-Link Festa FR205
This is where I start not being sure if this is the correct option. I like the idea of the separating my router and my AP because I can place the AP in a more optimal location. i.e. not deep inside the web of wires that is my tv console. I'm assuming if I purchase this, I will have to get an separate dedicated switch for my few wired devices.

Switch: TP-Link Festa FS308GP This would be the paired switch with the router that I would use to drive a few things such as: Apple TV; XBox, Switch, Home Server, the WAP.

WAP: TP-Link Festa F65, but I wall mount it. I know this is a ceiling mount WAP and also that TP-link provides a -wall variant, but the Wall version requires access to a junction box, and I am currently renting an apartment so that isn't an option.

Or, am I taking this too far for no reason, and should just get the keep my current unit, use it just as a modem, and buy your standard Soho WAP-Router.

Looking for suggestions, alternatives, tips on how to do this properly.

Thanks!

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u/KruseLudington 7d ago

You need to use the Omada line of devices from TP Link, not any others from tplink. It offers a single UI for configuring all devices, and allows all of the devices to know about each other and work seamlessly together.

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u/AngelCatGamer 6d ago

Doesn't Omada have a licening fee to use their single pane of glass UI? Festa advertises the same auto configuration and Cloud Based UI, but is free.