Wi-Fi solutions suggestions for my parents?
Wi-Fi solutions suggestions for my parents?
They have a large home with some coverage gaps, particularly downstairs. The issue lies in the placement of their modem/router, which isn’t centrally located because their mom has to be hardwired in a corner. I considered Nest Wi-Fi but they’re not convinced. Are there other options to improve consistency?
The Xfi pods function similarly to Nest Wi-Fi, but you’ll have to pay Comcast monthly charges for it. You may need additional pods; a more efficient mesh setup could be beneficial. Installing separate Wireless Access Points would also be helpful. When implementing a new Mesh system, one device should serve as the router. The Comcast gateway behaves like a router, so two routers together can cause double NAT. You might switch the gateway to bridge mode and use it as a standard cable modem, or apply double NAT to your Wi-Fi devices. For extra insight, I believe Comcast charges around $15 per month for that gateway. You could purchase your own cable modem and separate router to reduce costs. If your parents aren’t covering unlimited data, my household uses a dedicated cable modem and router. We haven’t had to pay those extra fees in years—back when we bought the modem it cost just $10 a month to rent, which was $120 a year. Now you could save even more.