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If the router used is 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant and the Unify Ap (UAL) is only 802.11a/b/g/n/ compliant, am i mismatching the components?   If the router used is 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compliant and the computer in the workroom, tasked with providing wifi in that area, has a wireless card that...

We would like a guest connection, yes..

Between 5 and 10     Windows 7     Entering data into the system, email, printing, and who knows what else :)     No, not a 24/7 situation

  Is this what Ubiquiti’s Zero Handoff Roaming is?

Thanks for the help.   So what would be the ideal signal strength diameter of the Ubiquity AP? Does the signal travel equally in all directions? Does the signal travel differently depending on mounting it horizontally or vertically? 

I wish I had that capability but I don't.   All I can do is hook em up and test the real condition.   What kind of problems would be encountered with too much coverage?

The walls are steel stud and wood The floors are wood framed Walls and ceilings are drywall Exterior walls are concrete block 2nd floor is about 500 sq/ft   AP's may not be installed in all locations. It will depend on what kind of coverage we get.   See the drawing for distances.    

Is this better?

Below is my interpretation of the suggestions with an added function for the workroom printer and wifi access.in the workroom.   Comments please...        

Thanks for the responses. As most routers also allow for some connections, is there any advantage to using the router ports instead of the switch ports? I am a little confused about the switches and bandwidth. The two workstations, if served by a switch, would share the same bandwidth...

Below is a diagram of a small office.   What is the best way to connect all the Ethernet cables for the Access Points and workstations to the switch/router/modem? Note that in the workroom, one cable must feed two workstations. I would also like the ability to add at least 5 more work stations...

I have looked at the Nest. Is there a fee for connecting to the Nest site for monitoring the t-stats? Slso, what is the proper wire to run for the Nest? Thanks for the responses

The systems are not Carrier Infinity. With so many homes heated and cooled by multiple heat pumps, isn't there some form of control for all three systems instead of buying, and managing, three individual thermostats??