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On Sun, May 30, 2021 at 06:53:13PM +0100, dom rodriguez (shymega) wrote:
> We have a mesh network, and it's been a right pain in the arse. Linksys
> Velop. It drops out frequently, and the app is pretty crap - it takes ages
> to load a simple settings menu, and offers very little control over the
> network - I think that's expected with consumer-grade networking though.
> We used to have a Powerline network as well, which was alright, but also
> dropped out; we don't seem to have much luck!
> I'm looking into Ethernet cabling, but we're not sure how destructive
> it'll be. As mewoski says, UnIFi is good. I did set up a TP-Link Omada AP,
> but the wiring was a mess (gotta love limited space... NAS server, switch
> etc), and it worked pretty well. The main issue was coverage upstairs.
> In terms of a guest subnet, the Velop does - apparently - have a 'Guest
> Network', but as I've set it up in Bridge mode, as to avoid DHCP being
> taken over.. which did happen as soon as I set it up, I do have my doubts
> on the isolation of guest clients.
> Wireless TV-wise - does it have an ethernet port? I'd take a look at that
> first. Or is it a 'stick'? We have NOW TV, and the sticks have no
> ethernet, and there's no adapter available that works, either. Some sticks
> do have ethernet support via an adapter though.
> Regarding telephone calls: do you mean a DECT handset or VoIP?
Thank you very helpful
1. TV awkward spot to add cable, although may have to do so at some point
2. I use VOIP on my android which works well (home phone, business
phone), through a aeropex bluetooth headset
(https://aftershokz.co.uk/) I can be on the phone for 2-3 hours
and these normally work well. In addition I have gotten rid of a
telephone from my desk.
I use the same headset for Zoom and conferences (just normal
bluetooth) from my desktop.
Moving around sometimes breaks the wifi link and if I move around
the house (eg answering the door bell while on a conference call),
the call can break hence my need for a stronger consistent wifi
signal.
Irritatingly and seemingly at random my phone picks up my other
wifi signal rather the closer stronger one
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Mon 31 May 07:52:07 BST 2021
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