2 Amplifi HD routers and ethernet backhaul Question
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Hi all, I don't own an Amplifi HD system yet, but will soon. I'm trying to figure out what is the best option for me - my house has 2 ethernet drops in each room, so I'm hoping to take advantage of ethernet backhaul, most of my gear is currently hidden away in the basement, but i would like the Amplifi HD routers to be located where i can see them.
Will this work?
Cable Modem (basement) ---> --> [wan] Amplifi HD #1 (family room) [lan] ---> --> Switch (basement) ---> --> [wan] Amplifi HD #2 (office) [lan] ---> --> Computer (office)It's the use of a switch in between the two routers that I'm not sure about... or do they have to be directly connected ( #1 [lan] ---> #2 [wan] )
Other option is to just get the kit with the access points and live without ethernet backhaul.
Thanks in advance,
Andy
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@andy-dewolfe This should work as far as I know.
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Just wanted to let future readers know that this setup worked exactly as I had hoped it would. Almost didn't do it though - a single Amplifi HD router removed all the dead zones in my house on its own! These things rock!
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This will not work as the slave devices do not have a separate Ethernet port (wired) so there is no way for you to do backhaul for the slave devices
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@Ian-Aitken he's referring to two routers, not mesh extenders. Also he's already posted to say it works.
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Are the two systems able to work in tandem, similar to having multiple Unifi APs setup with SSIDs etc to take care of the hand-off as you wander from one router to another? Or are they completely separate in operation and are effectively treated as two separate networks?