Hi - in general a router would add a layer of complexity to your setup, because it is meant to route information between two independent networks. An access point (which just extends the lighting network from wired to wireless) might be a easier option.
However, it depends on what network infrastructure you already have:
- Are you looking for something to connect directly to your Element because you currently have no lighting network? Then go with a router - it's all self-contained in one device. Pretty much any off-the-shelf router will work.
- If you already have a network with POE available at network jacks, go with an access point.
How large of an area do you need to cover?
Does your school IT department allow you to set up your own wireless network? - sometimes they are very possessive of "their" wireless spectrum on campus.
If all you are using the wireless for is the aRFR app, then you don't need top-grade equipment.
Hope this helps-
Todd
If you're using aRFR, let me recommend that you look up the aftermarket OSCrfr; it is excellent, and well worth the money for the paid version.I use one of these:
I didn't purchase it specifically for this purpose, but I had it laying around and it works great. IIRC, I gave the WAN port on the device a static IP on the lighting network (no DHCP on the lighting network, everything is statically assigned). I have a hidden SSID that I can connect my phone to for using aRFR. The router gives my phone an IP and then I am on the lighting network. It is pretty low power, but it covers my room sufficiently and can connect anywhere I need to be for the purpose.
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