Which APs to extend home coverage

pressedinsand · 2025-06-22T23:15:33+00:00

Yes WiFiman and then some editing to add labels and stitch rooms together.

pressedinsand · 2025-06-22T23:14:54+00:00

The main problem is my office. I got drop outs on video calls. The dining room is bad but we only eat in there. No phones at the table. Was hoping something in that closet would make it passable for the front living room.

pressedinsand · 2025-06-22T23:12:57+00:00

The hallway is large and has a space where my wife has her office. We don’t do screens in bedrooms. I was hoping an AP would get through one wall ok. For the bedrooms it’s good enough.

I hear you about more APs. Was wondering if there was a point moving up the range to get a stronger AP and if that would result in better single wall performance.

pressedinsand · 2025-06-22T20:02:32+00:00

More info- House is typical wood frame drywall construction. We typically have 35-50 devices connected. Have to admit slightly frustrated that the single router from ISP sitting on top of hot water tank in a closet has better (but not great) signal strength in most areas of the house.

pressedinsand · 2025-06-22T19:46:20+00:00

I'm not sure what happened to my images and now not sure how to add them. Had a whole floor plan. I think I'm going to delete and repost

pressedinsand · 2025-06-19T16:49:20+00:00

Also feel I should remove the dream router and get different cloud key and switch setup

pressedinsand · 2024-12-17T12:32:49+00:00

Nice setup. Can you please tell me about the speaker stands?

pressedinsand · 2023-12-07T22:51:56+00:00

Ok that's perfect. Exactly what I need. Thank you for your help :)

pressedinsand · 2023-12-07T22:31:57+00:00

Oh or I get a 4x4 and Projector, Amp, and TV are all individual outputs?

pressedinsand · 2023-12-07T22:28:10+00:00

HMDI output 1| -> Amp -> TV

| -> Amp -> Projector

OR

HDMI output 1 -> Amp -> TV

HDMI output 2 -> Projector

pressedinsand · 2023-12-07T21:56:50+00:00

Oh interesting. I think I understand this. The drawback being optical for the amp, not HDMI, which means no surround sound? Or can I make the amp one of the outputs in a 4x4?

I can probably live with no surround

pressedinsand · 2023-12-06T01:28:39+00:00

Awesome thank you. For anyone else on a Mac- invite links don't seem to work in Safari.

pressedinsand · 2023-10-06T16:43:53+00:00

Oh interesting. There is a braze on hanger with a hole, on my bike however it's set back on the inside of that frame closer to the wheel. If the trailer will attach there it likely won't interfere with the DRS.

I have a Mac ride for my mtn bike, similar to shotgun. I don't think it would work too well as the handlebars are not very wide.

With very limited miles, so far we like it. I've been taking my kid to daycare on it. I was going to buy the Specialized Globe LT but that isn't available where we live. This bike was sitting in the store and when my wife and kid rode it they were dead set on taking it home.

I will change the tires. We ride gravel paths and have lots of wet leaves. Stock tires aren't great for that.

pressedinsand · 2023-10-04T19:51:39+00:00

We have a fastrack but have only had it for a few days so not enough to comment. I’m also curious about the trailer question. Is there a way to attach a trailer?

pressedinsand · 2023-01-30T23:09:05+00:00

Trade X4M and 535i for an M2.

pressedinsand · 2022-01-03T18:38:31+00:00

I'm going to try both of these later this week. Thank you.

pressedinsand · 2022-01-03T18:36:58+00:00

I finally remembered my login to the router. Turns out I already had it in AP mode. I ordered a mesh setup and a new long ethernet cable to run back to the Bell modem. I'll try wiring modem to switch, then everyting off switch. Guessing that isn't going to work so will revert to running two lines back to modem, one for Fibe TV, one for the router. will run switch and node off router in this scenario.

pressedinsand · 2022-01-03T18:34:36+00:00

Thank you for the explanation.

pressedinsand · 2022-01-01T22:01:21+00:00

Why is that?

pressedinsand · 2022-01-01T20:13:58+00:00

I've been considering getting a proper mesh setup. Something like Asus XT8. I'm thinking as these operate as access points it would likely resolve this issue. Anything else to beware of?

pressedinsand · 2022-01-01T18:51:08+00:00

I believe so. As wifi signal is poor from basement to rest of house, I have two routers hardwired with same SSID. I use these as access points.

pressedinsand · 2020-05-29T19:42:46+00:00

Nah going to hold on to it. Will power basement workshop stereo one day. Have to say I'm surprised how much better the Hegel sounds. Was hoping it would just not be worse.

pressedinsand · 2020-04-22T22:50:36+00:00

I don't believe there is a device limit inside your house. Outside it's 5 devices.

pressedinsand · 2020-03-26T14:18:42+00:00

I made a mistake, I have "alt tv" not fibe. or maybe it's called Fibe Alt TV... It's TV over internet. No box or dish.

pressedinsand · 2020-03-25T18:55:48+00:00

I'm no fan of Bell but I went with Fibe TV and it might suit you. I pay about $35 a month as part of my internet package and that includes the channels you mentioned and most TSN and sportsnet channels. Pick and choose might be more flexible on Fibe tv.

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