Nalod wrote:
Im fortunate I can work anywhere. Its mostly a blessing. I have 1gb fiber optic cable/internet right into the house and have speed tested it to 800 plus. I run 4 TV's in the house. There are 4 of us working out of the house now as of next week. I have 3 ethernet cables to plug into. The Wifi in my study actually works on one part of my desk, but then dies 2 feet away. Not an issue as im wired up but my iphone cell service in the room is ok for calls, but cell data not great and it toggles back and forth from my wifi. Next week daughter and her husband come to stay for a while adn they will be stressing the capicty a bit. She does video editing and uploads to the TV station remote, he runs networks for major luxury brand retail (Tenuous).
We also cut the cord and saving $50 a month using Youtube TV which I lose nothing station wise and get NBA TV as part of the basic package! Picture quality is quite good. Getting all the cable boxes out of the house felt good too!!

I bought my home 12 years old from an engineer who designed this house in the mid 1960's. Got all the blueprints, specs, etc. House is build like a civil defense shelter with some very thick walls and ceilings. Bones of this crib is solid! Im being a bit dramatic but its relevent as wifi can be a challange. I have a mesh wifi coming this week to rectify it and increase capacity. Running with a great Apple airport router that has served us very well.

Anyone else upgrading and improving/their home work environment? Painting? renovations?

I am planning on replacing my router with a TP-Link 1750 or 1900 router ($65 or $75 respectively). That is a 1 Gbps wireless router (either). I am looking for 2200 sq ft of coverage. Mesh would be a complete waste of money for me. Yes, it is a very cool technology but I do not think it is necessary everywhere.

CrushAlot wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:I am looking into upgrading my wireless as well. Mesh is great, especially if you walk around your house with a device. Mesh ensures the devices keep working while switching access points. From what I understand it limits IP conflict issues. That said the might be excessive and money wasted if you live in a smaller space. If you are under 2500 square feet it is probably a waste of money.

I am planning on replacing my router with a TP-Link 1750 or 1900 router ($65 or $75 respectively). That is a 1 Gbps wireless router (either). I am looking for 2200 sq ft of coverage. Mesh would be a complete waste of money for me. Yes, it is a very cool technology but I do not think it is necessary everywhere.

We have the TP Link 1750. It has been awesome. We stream for television and have 4 rokus. Last summer when the whole family was home we did notice some lags and bought a tp-link wifi extender. We have no issues now. I have at least two zoom meetings a day since March and can have them any place in the house. With everything shut down wifi use is pretty heavy at our house.

I was leaning 1900 but I think you swayed me. I like the extra features but I probably don't need them.

"Mesh? I have a plasma fusion relay, with ion inhibitors. Not your puny Mesh".

Seriously, after 5 years, this area is finally getting high speed internet. Wont be as fast as you city folk, but Im glad to be getting back to the 21st century, lol. Before I cancelled I was getting a blazing 12kps download speed.

Interesting convo, something I might apply to a security system. Since this pandemic has made me put my move on hold. No one is selling their homes these days.