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  "path": "/threads/will-this-network-setup-work.2634708/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-20T12:41:04.000Z",
  "site": "https://forums.anandtech.com",
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  "textContent": "Hi Guys,\n\n\nHave a 3 floor home which is completely automated. All the automation is connected to TP Link access points which are plugged into my Asus mesh system. Having a lot of issues so the automation guys suggested having a separate network dedicated to the automation.\n\nIssue is that I have only one ethernet cable system running between terrace to second to first to ground floor and this was being used as a wired backhaul for my Asus mesh system.\n\nNow, if I use that existing cabling to connect switches on each floor and then plug in my asus system to the switches and also add a TP Link router to the system which along with the TP link APs will also plug into the switches to result in a system as shown in the image, will\n\n\n1. The Asus mesh network work as before?\n2. Will I be able to keep the TP link and Asus systems completely separated with different IP addresses etc?\n\nTotal newbie to networking so really will appreciate any help here.",
  "title": "Will this network setup work?"
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