F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Top choice for networking under $200

Top choice for networking under $200

Top choice for networking under $200

L
Luffy335
Member
56
02-23-2021, 06:20 PM
#1
Hi there, we’ve been using the ISP-provided modem/router combo for a while now, but it’s not working well. My ISP is Comcast and I’m on a 400Mbps plan. Our home is around 3,000 sqft with two floors, and the router is tucked in a corner, which makes the WiFi weak. I’d like better coverage inside the house for less than $300, and if that’s not feasible, I’m open to suggestions like powerline or MOCA. I’ve also heard about mesh networking, but those seem costly. I’m trying to figure this out and would appreciate any advice you can offer.
L
Luffy335
02-23-2021, 06:20 PM #1

Hi there, we’ve been using the ISP-provided modem/router combo for a while now, but it’s not working well. My ISP is Comcast and I’m on a 400Mbps plan. Our home is around 3,000 sqft with two floors, and the router is tucked in a corner, which makes the WiFi weak. I’d like better coverage inside the house for less than $300, and if that’s not feasible, I’m open to suggestions like powerline or MOCA. I’ve also heard about mesh networking, but those seem costly. I’m trying to figure this out and would appreciate any advice you can offer.

O
omrimic30
Member
92
02-25-2021, 12:06 PM
#2
What do you think of this arrangement?
O
omrimic30
02-25-2021, 12:06 PM #2

What do you think of this arrangement?

M
malalexandre
Junior Member
14
02-26-2021, 04:24 AM
#3
You can use a lengthy Ethernet cable, a switch, PowerLine adapters, or range extenders.
M
malalexandre
02-26-2021, 04:24 AM #3

You can use a lengthy Ethernet cable, a switch, PowerLine adapters, or range extenders.

J
jaytjehXD
Member
96
03-01-2021, 03:45 PM
#4
Not using mesh Wi-Fi is because it can cause interference and reduce performance.
J
jaytjehXD
03-01-2021, 03:45 PM #4

Not using mesh Wi-Fi is because it can cause interference and reduce performance.

P
Pieftw247
Member
201
03-02-2021, 04:39 PM
#5
I’m not sure what you’re referring to. It wasn’t something I encountered before unless someone else brought it up. I thought it might be helpful to share some ideas I’ve learned.
P
Pieftw247
03-02-2021, 04:39 PM #5

I’m not sure what you’re referring to. It wasn’t something I encountered before unless someone else brought it up. I thought it might be helpful to share some ideas I’ve learned.

E
EnchantedCombo
Junior Member
12
03-14-2021, 05:03 AM
#6
Mainly a repeater with a separate backhaul radio operating on another channel.
E
EnchantedCombo
03-14-2021, 05:03 AM #6

Mainly a repeater with a separate backhaul radio operating on another channel.

M
MarmasterLps_
Junior Member
11
03-15-2021, 12:46 AM
#7
http://a.co/goJglct Fairly cheap, just takes a little bit to configure them. I'm running a powerline adapter and it works great. My internet comes in at a corner of my house in the basement but there's no RJ11/phoneline jack - long story short I connected a powerline adapter and terminated the other end upstairs > vonage > wireless handset base. Done. Old house it used to be vonage > rj11 jack - so whole house was wired. Anywho whole point is the powerline adapter works great for internet sharing. You won't see gigabit speeds but 400-500mbp/s no problem.
M
MarmasterLps_
03-15-2021, 12:46 AM #7

http://a.co/goJglct Fairly cheap, just takes a little bit to configure them. I'm running a powerline adapter and it works great. My internet comes in at a corner of my house in the basement but there's no RJ11/phoneline jack - long story short I connected a powerline adapter and terminated the other end upstairs > vonage > wireless handset base. Done. Old house it used to be vonage > rj11 jack - so whole house was wired. Anywho whole point is the powerline adapter works great for internet sharing. You won't see gigabit speeds but 400-500mbp/s no problem.