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On some recent installations the tech mentioned that they are instructed not to install an extender Wifi pod unless it's absolutely necessary. I can understand this as a cost cutting measure and less equipment means less potential problems. Also, if the remote pod is not placed properly, it can interfere with the Main Pod.

Because our floor plan layouts vary quite a bit, you can't make a blanket statment as to if an extender pod is needed or not. In some cases the Main Wifi pod works great and in other cases it only covers 90% of the home.

That said, If possible, try to place the Main Wifi pod on the top of your desk or on the top of a bookshelf or furniture vs the standard installation where the Pod is installed next to the SmartNid/router on the wall near the floor. The higher the better because there will be less obstructions for the wifi signal to pass through and you will get significantly better coverage. You will need an ethernet patch cable, sometimes a long one to move the wifi pod in some cases to the desired location.

The best method to get this done is to purchase a long ethernet cable before installation. Measure the distance from the Ethernet jack in the room to where you want the pod placed in your room. If you are in a home that doesn't have ethernet jacks, measure from where the fiber box is located outside your home. Then go on to Amazon and order an ethernet cable, either Monoprice or Cable Matters. Cat 5E or Cat 6 is fine for this short distance but get Cat 6 because that's what Quantum wants. Both are inexpensive. You can get a longer cable than necessary so you have the freedom to move the pod to several locations. When the Quantum tech arrives, explain what you want to do and give them the ethernet cable you purchased. The tech will usually use their experience to suggest the best location to place the Wifi pod for the best coverage. It's easier for them to install and they will want to give you the best Wifi coverage so they will be happy to do this for you.

Although, the standard installation is to mount the Main Wifi pod on the wall next to the SmartNid/router, you can lay it down on any surface like your desk or furniture when you move it. It's designed to be installed either way. Just note there is a small fan in the pod so make your you leave some air-space around the pod.

You can also move the Main Wifi pod after the installation yourself but it's best to have the tech do it for you.