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Suggested additional APs (CAPsMAN)

Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:11 am

We have a RB2011UiAS-2HnD as the primary router/firewall for our office. We want to add 2 wifi ap's managed by CAPsMAN. I'm thinking for one point using the RBcAPGi-5acD2nD-US. But I was hoping to use another RB2011UiAS-2HnD, as the other AP because the device that is in that location now (and which needs to be replaced) has several network cables plugged into it. I'm certain the first should, but will the second? I haven't studied CAPsMAN enough yet, but I worry that maybe it only does Wifi, so the second AP will provide wifi internet, but not on the physical ports. The other option would be to buy 2 of the RBcAPGi-5acD2nD-US's and just add a hub in the same place.
Or perhaps someone has a much better suggestion?
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Re: Suggested additional APs (CAPsMAN)

Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:18 pm

If your intent on using WIFI5 devices, suggest the TPLINK eap245.
Stable decent performance. I dont recommend MT wifi current choices.
 
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Re: Suggested additional APs (CAPsMAN)

Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:08 am

Keep your RB2011UiAS for Routing and Firewalling. Add 2x Grandstream GWN7630 and use their integrated wireless controller. You can manage both access points from one access point as they build a cluster. Do you have PoE injectors available? The Grandtream access point don´t ship with those unfortunately.
Regarding TP-Link. It would be 2x EAP245v3 + 1x OC200 wireless controller for central management
 
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Re: Suggested additional APs (CAPsMAN)

Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:43 pm

I use the eap245 as standalone units just like I do capacs and its not a problem.
No need for added complexity.

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