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We have moved our office and I am in need of some direction with setting up a wireless network for our new office.

Currently have ATT fiber with wireless, it
has a ethernet cable port( suspect this is for a router.

Need to handle the following.

3 desktops
2-3 laptops
One multi function printer/scanner (now)
Possable another multi function in the near future.

Any help with what parts I will need and maybe some direction( if needed) setting everything up.
PM me if your interested.
 
Hondasxs

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Are your computers and printers not wi-fi?
If they are, you won't need all that or any.
Your ATT wifi router can handle a dozen connections easily. (should)
However, the AP will greatly improve coverage and range, if that's your issue.
 
Tramguage1

Tramguage1

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Yes looks like the device is a router wireless also, BGW-320.
Can get computers to wirelessly print,but can not scan to the desktops.
 
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Yes looks like the device is a router wireless also, BGW-320.
Can get computers to wirelessly print,but can not scan to the desktops.
Ok.. I'm in the same boat. I haven't ever had time to look at it because I make it work.
Anyways.
My scanner, FROM the scanner (by pushing the button) TO the computer, is not working either.
But it works on the computer when selecting it on the computer to scan.
I think it needs a network denestation folder or something.
There is also maybe an option to scan to email.
 
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I second TP-LINK Omada hardware. It's actually business-grade.

Running the TL-605 firewall/router, a TL-SG2428P 24-port POE+ Gigabit SmartSwitch, three EAP245 wireless access points (one on each floor of the house, each at the opposite end of the house from the one on the adjacent floor) and an OC-200 Controller to manage them all.

Every room in the house has a drop with two RG-58 coax and two CAT5e jacks, so most things are wired and not wireless (except for some IoT devices).

This hardware has been rock solid. Firmware upgrades and configuration of every Omada device can be done from a web interface on the OC-200 controller, with the Omada app on my phone, or using the Omada cloud (if you choose to use that - no extra cost).

Screenshot 20240911 183302 Omada Screenshot 20240911 183310 Omada
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All good suggestions... If a bigger office space you might need some extenders. I really like the MESH systems.
 

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