
Replace Apple Airport devices (Extreme and Time Capsule)
Hello Community I am looking for a replacement for my AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule. Both are in router mode and act as access points in bridge mode. The aim is to provide our house with WLAN, but I need both access points to be able to connect devices to the network via Ethernet. I also want the APs to access the network via LAN cable. The goal is as follows: Ground floor: 1x Zyxel router (WiFi is on display) and Internet gateway, our network devices are connected to the router via a switch and the WAN connectivity is ensured via the Zyxel device First floor: 1x WiFi AP with at least 2 LAN connections for multimedia DG: 1x WiFi AP with at least 2 LAN connections to connect our notebooks if required Who had a similar challenge and how was it solved? I know there was a similar enquiry here 6 years ago, but that was 6 years ago and the devices have also developed further. During my research so far, I have noticed that the access points on sale only ever have one RJ45 connection. However, as already mentioned, I need at least 2 LAN connections. I think you could also use WLAN routers here, but these would then have to be configured as access points. Do I see this correctly? What about a MESH solution? Or are there any products that you could recommend? Thank you for your support!


2