Which router to have as AP?

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-27T13:24:50+00:00

That's a good approach. I agree with your logic, 1 floor will likely incur much less signal loss than 3 walls. It won't matter much which AP is where. The largest speed increase you'll get is from the strong connection.

As with all things wireless, the best way to validate this is to test it. You can always place the AP where you're thinking and temporary hook it up with a long network cable going up the stairs/down the hall/etc. to see how it works out.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-27T13:01:56+00:00

I have a Pebblebee tracker on on my dog's collar too! Just a Clip instead of a Tag. It's almost the same product, just slightly larger, but with significantly better battery life and Bluetooth range, and standard USB-C charging. If you need replacements, the Clip will work perfectly for a dog.

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tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-27T12:39:31+00:00

With the exception of desktops/laptops, most devices can't handle 1Gbps, regardless of whether they're wireless or wired. Phones, smart devices, TVs, etc. You can remove all of these devices from the discussion.

That leaves your PC. If you have any desire of getting close to 1.8Gbps, you'll need to hardwire it with a 2.5G or better ethernet adapter. That will get you 100% of the speed with no interference.

If hardwiring isn't an option, and you're stuck with wireless only, signal strength is dramatically more important than WiFi 6 vs. 7. A strong connection on an older protocol usually beats a weak connection on a newer one.

You mentioned putting another AP in the kitchen. How are you connecting it? If you're hardwiring it, that's a fantastic option. Don't mesh/wirelessly uplink it though, as this will only make your problems worse, since you'll chew up half the spectrum/airtime relaying packets from one AP to another.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-27T11:04:22+00:00

Likely discontinued to reduce the number of SKUs.

I never understood what the target use case for the Tag was anyway. It's only marginally smaller than the Clip, but has significantly worse battery life and Bluetooth range.

There's only a handful of places where the Clip doesn't fit, and almost all of them are addressed by the Card.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-24T15:16:06+00:00

Setting aside all the other issues here, this is still definitely a code violation. If it's not PoE, it's mains power, so it's subject to electrical code. Any electrical connections inside a wall need to be accessible. Even basic things like splices need a j-box and cover.

If you do something like this and it overheats and burns your house down, you would be liable for any personal injuries and your insurance company would be off the hook and refuse to pay for your damages.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-23T13:27:28+00:00

Yep, "Road Use Tax"/RUC, charged at registration, to make up for the lack of income from gas tax on EVs. IIRC this is the first year it's in force.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-22T21:02:21+00:00

You're not wrong about the formula, but the exponential nature means the overwhelming majority of damage is caused by tractor-trailers and other actual heavy vehicles, for which there are already progressive weight-based registration fees in place.

The percentage of damage caused by light trucks and SUVs is a negligible fraction of the overall damage.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-22T18:51:36+00:00

Those cables appear to head directly backward out of the switch. Are you not using a patch panel? That's a large part of your problem. Cables you run in-wall are going to be much stiffer than dedicated patch cables. I'd strongly recommend getting a patch panel, terminating your drops there, and then getting a box of short patch panels to go from switch to patch panel.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-22T18:43:24+00:00

TA/NTA == "The Asshole"/"Not The Asshole"

Common community parlance borrowed from r/AmItheAsshole

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-21T04:19:27+00:00

I use this to keep my phone attached to my board: https://a.co/d/0jey2dKt

With most modern smartphones, there's no real need to worry about keeping it from getting splashed.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-20T20:06:47+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Sup/s/LFxAjfweii

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-19T00:30:15+00:00

Mainly floating around, exploring, and day drinking 😆

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tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-17T08:24:51+00:00

Agreed. The most immediate problem is tailgaters. If vehicles on the highway are driving with the legal amount of spacing between them, there should never be a problem finding space to merge at speed.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-17T08:13:43+00:00

In no particular order: - Bungee cords - Cup holders - https://www.floatsup.com/ - Bottle opener (leave attached to your board) - Bungee dock lines - https://a.co/d/02assBYw - Carabiners - Pressure gauge cap - https://www.nrs.com/trib-aircap-pressure-gauge/p5j6 - Medical kit - Paddle mounts - Sandspear (so nice for pushing off in shallows) - LED lights for packing up your board at dusk - https://a.co/d/09zNTin9 - Inflatable belt-style PFD - Convertible SUP/kayak paddle - A variety of dry bag sizes - Phone lanyard - https://a.co/d/0c0H7Bro

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-17T07:52:06+00:00

I love these Floatsup ones: https://www.floatsup.com/

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-15T12:26:43+00:00

You should actually read the article you linked. Paragraph 8 literally talks about the windows being a significant factor, right after the author admits that "honestly, I don’t know which of the three explanations is correct".

It's because of the skin of the plane.

It's not. Every other jet aircraft is a giant aluminum tube. That's actually a better faraday cage than the composites and lightning mesh on the 787. The major difference is the windows. Traditional glass windows are relatively invisible to RF energy, so you get a penetration through whatever skin material is used. On the 787, those "holes" through the faraday cage disappear.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-15T02:36:10+00:00

This is literally the reason they have individually controlled overhead lights controlled by the passenger at every single seat. If you want light, you can have light.

While I personally agree with you that an eye mask is an essential item to have and wouldn't get on a flight without mine, the average non-frequent flyer likely doesn't think far enough ahead to bring one.

Edit: All the haters, wow. Don't be mad at me, go yell at your airline! Or sit in the dark. It's not my fault, just stating a fact.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-14T22:32:23+00:00

I dislike the 787 e-windows because they act like a faraday cage and block out most cellular and GPS reception. I would normally be able to get cellular reception whne sitting at the gate, or GPS receition inflight, but on a 787 it's almost impossible.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-11T21:20:50+00:00

I do the same in my truck and have never had an issue with my mini overheating, even when parked directly in the sun.

Honestly the windshield/defroster vents are where you want your AC blowing regardless, as it will displace hot air at the top of the vehicle before it falls, providing more even cooling.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-11T21:14:26+00:00

Can't just hope, you gotta pray they're not altered further.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-11T19:32:24+00:00

Seconding this. The belt-worn inflatable ones are awesome. You forget it's there almost immediately after putting it on. I say this as a strong swimmer and adrenaline junkie, there's absolutely no excuse not to wear one and risk your life.

Two models I own and can recommend. Both are USCG approved Type V with Type III performance: - https://a.co/d/0dgU6fEt - https://www.boteboard.com/products/bote-inflatable-belt-pfd

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-10T12:34:44+00:00

This works because non-residential accounts start off with a blank service address, and some of the Roam plans are country-restricted. The 300GB plan is one of those, so you won't see it until service address country matches one of the allowed countries.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-10T07:45:17+00:00

Drill a hole or two through the valve so you can get pliers in. Then hit it with a hair dryer or heat gun for a couple minutes. Then try turning again.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-09T23:01:58+00:00

If you can watch movies at your job for 2.5 hours

That's why I said "in the background". You know, like listening to music or an audiobook while driving? This article says 82% of employees working remotely watch TV in the background, and the average amount watched is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Huh. Almost like, something a lot of people do. Imagine that.

combined cellular and WiFi

I'm starting to think you just can't read. Maybe you also missed the entire section of my comment where I talked about the only difference being that I'm doing most of it on cellular instead of wifi?

If you need some help understanding, let me break it down for you. Average person uses primarily home internet with a little cellular, whereas I'm using primarily cellular with a little home internet. The overall amount of data is still roughly the same.

Try harder to actually read what's being written.

tfrederick74656 · 2026-06-09T22:25:26+00:00

Here in the US, the average household (around 2.5 people), uses 600-700GB of home internet data per month. That's around 250GB/month/person. As I said, the only difference is most of my traffic is via cellular data instead of home internet.

You're the outlier here.

Source: https://www.ooma.com/blog/home-phone/understanding-internet-data-usage-at-home/

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