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Originally Posted by Packer Fan
Exceptional article, thank you. I am having this installed on Dec 26, so it is timely. I do have a few questions. We only have the correct ports in the kitchen and one bedroom in a Jasmine so NOT central, especially when I want good WIFI out on the Birdcage to the far corner of the house. I would much prefer the main pod in the living room in the center of the house. Will they be able to run a port there? Should I push them to or just accept the kitchen?
Also - Since all our Cell phones (Google Pixel 8 and 9 Pro XL) have WIFI 7 capability and I want them to be able to use it in the birdcage, will they check for that or allow us to? I am guessing we are going to need a satelite out there in the Lanai, but how will I know?
Last- should I be pushing him to activate the ethernet port in the bedroom (my office) so I can hard wire my desktop computer and home cloud, etc? What does he need to put there for me to do that? Would like highest speeds in there....
Any advice is appreciated. Glad I am getting rid of my $81 a month Xfinity 200 service for almost a Gig of fiber!
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Based on your information, your best choice is to have the tech activate the ethernet jack in the kitchen. You can have him install the main Wifi pod under the cabinet near the jack. There should be enough room even though you probably have under counter lights. The other option is to instal the main pod at the top of the kitchen cabinet but that means drilling a hole to get the ethernet wire through the cabinet to the top. They will not run another new port to the living room because this involves going into the attic and running a line. If you want this you will need to call an electrician such as Galaxy Home Solutions but the install in the kitchen should be fine. I've done several of these without issue. If you can get him to install the main WiFi hub under the counter, I can come by and "clean up" the wiring if needed.
As far as the Lanai, ask them to install a remote wifi pod that you can plug in anywhere near the lanai so you have good coverage there.