What would a basic home Wi-Fi network with two access points, a router, and a switch look like? I attempted to figure this out since I wanted to set up a network with multiple VLANs to separate work machines, IOT devices, and trusted devices once I started working remote. I couldn't figure it out so just bought Ubiquity gear. They were the sweet spot for configurability with out spending weeks learning how to configure network equipment as far as I could tell.
I picked up a RB750 and a TP-Link AP several years back to enhance my networking knowledge. Took me several days of trial, error, and figuring out the right search terms to get a network like you described. I enjoyed the process but it's not for everyone.
But for about $130 the speed and stability blows away any equivalent-priced consumer technology with the added bonus of being much more configurable.
