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Ross Trethewey helps a homeowner fix their slow Wi-Fi. The family has had issues with their Wi-Fi since they moved in. They can't stream movies on their TV in the basement, and sometimes even emails are slow to send.
Ross sees a ton of similar complaints from other owners. Finding the problem can be tricky because you can't see the physical problem with a Wi-Fi network. Ross presents a step-by-step approach to diagnosing a Wi-Fi problem and determining how to fix it. After checking the cabling and modem location, Ross demonstrates how to check Internet speed.
He notices that the WiFi signal is getting weak in the basement and on the top floor, but he has a solution. Ross introduces the homeowner to mesh networking, a distributed router system in which you place WiFi routers strategically around your home to strengthen WiFi connectivity and increase coverage. Then the family has a strong Wi-Fi signal throughout the house, allowing them to send emails and stream their favorite home improvement show.
Skill: 1/5
Cost: Mesh router costs between 200 and 500
Duration: 1 hour
Shopping list:
Internet service provider bill
Ethernet cable [https://amzn.to/3H3dqUH]
Uninterruptible Power Supply [https://amzn.to/3H1ywD1] (UPS) – battery backup power
You will need a laptop.
Where to find it?
Ross installed a mesh network to extend the homeowner's WIFI coverage. The mesh network does not create a new network. Instead, it aims to strengthen the network you have. The technology uses multiple devices to improve WiFi connectivity and increase coverage. The tri-band mesh network used was eero Pro 6, eero [https://eero.com/] is an Amazon company.
Before installing the eero system, Ross explains the benefits of using a UPS (uninterruptible power supply). This backup battery strip provides up to 6 hours of battery life and surge protection. Ross chose to use an APC Back-UPS BE600M1 [https://amzn.to/3H1ywD1], manufactured by APC by Schneider Electric—APC USA [https://www.apc.com/us/en/]
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