Consider what matters most for your needs and weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Consider what matters most for your needs and weigh the pros and cons of each option.
Hello, I’m planning to improve my network equipment because more devices are connecting at home. Right now I have two smartphones, two TVs (one streaming 4K on Netflix via Wi-Fi) and one PC connected through a cable to the router. My signal is weak especially in the bedroom, likely due to the concrete walls. My ISP offers 4Gbps, but I’m unsure which option works best. Should I wire both TVs with a TP-LINK Archer C3200 (which would need significant effort) or use an Ubiquiti Unifi AC PRO and keep only the PC for the cable? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
I own two smartphones, a wired PC, a 1080p TV, and my wife uses her Surface Pro online constantly. I notice problems when I limit the smartphones to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and restrict the wife's laptop to 5GHz while keeping the PC on Gigabit Ethernet. When all devices share the same Wi-Fi band, signal interference becomes an issue. 2.4GHz offers more range than 5GHz but slower speeds. You should also adjust your wife’s channel settings in the router to avoid competition from neighboring networks. I have cable internet at 60Mbps and 7Mbps.