Then I switched my Synology to an access point, which it still is, while I configure and set up the Unifi NanoHD. I was interested in setting up VLANs to segregate things on the network.

I just replaced my Netgear R6300 (which I was using just as AP) with a Unifi UAP-AC-LR.. wow, covers my entire house. From looking at the stats screen, am I right to think that it's steering ...

If you are serious about networking then you should definitely check out the Ubiquiti UniFi, it has earned our Editors Choice award.