[jrref]

Originally Posted by rsmurano

Also, galaxy, the geek squad, xfinity, spectrum, quantum, or most of these companies don’t know how to install a WiFi network inside your house. There solution is 1 router and maybe a couple repeaters which you shouldn’t use.

Interesting you mention this since you are so correct. I keep very busy "fixing" my neighbor's, friends and referrals WiFi installations so they work properly.

One of the issues, including Quantum is the tech's don't have the time or the equipment to place the WiFi devices properly in your home and or they just don't have the experience with proper WiFi placement. With cable they tend to put the WiFi device in a cabinet, behind furniture or under your desk because people don't want to see all that equipment. With Quantum, they need an ethernet jack to connect to and there isn't always one in an optimal spot. As I have mentioned, proper placement of the WiFi equipment is critical for a good experience.

[jrref]

I'm really glad to see we are getting so many responses to this post. Hopefully it's helping some people with ideas and suggestions.

Just remember, when someone says, "I'm getting coverage all over my home with one WiFi/router that's shoved under my desk" for example, It might be true. You may get a WiFi signal all over but I guarantee it's not consistent and may not be adequate depending on your situation and usage. For some in this situation, their TVs may be getting a good signal and in the Lanai the signal may be strong enough for surfing the web for example. But I can tell you many stories of people who's TVs on the Lanai buffer from time to time and they just live with it. A simple change to the WiFi system can fix these problems permanently.

There are also people who put devices all over their homes and in these cases these are people who what the most speed and coverage everywhere.

So, there is no right or wrong, just be aware when you read some of the solutions people post about their solutions.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by jrref

I'm really glad to see we are getting so many responses to this post. Hopefully it's helping some people with ideas and suggestions.

Just remember, when someone says, "I'm getting coverage all over my home with one WiFi/router that's shoved under my desk" for example, It might be true. You may get a WiFi signal all over but I guarantee it's not consistent and may not be adequate depending on your situation and usage. For some in this situation, their TVs may be getting a good signal and in the Lanai the signal may be strong enough for surfing the web for example. But I can tell you many stories of people who's TVs on the Lanai buffer from time to time and they just live with it. A simple change to the WiFi system can fix these problems permanently.

There are also people who put devices all over their homes and in these cases these are people who what the most speed and coverage everywhere.

So, there is no right or wrong, just be aware when you read some of the solutions people post about their solutions.

What do you put behind that guarantee? I've reported the results of my speed tests several times. Are you saying I am wrong, I am lying, or that having the router on the table rather than under the table makes all the difference?

There are people who want to spend $1,500 down plus $100 per year so they can have 20 times the bandwidth they actually need in places they will never use it. If you got it, spend it, but don't call it necessary.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by jrref

Interesting you mention this since you are so correct. I keep very busy "fixing" my neighbor's, friends and referrals WiFi installations so they work properly.

One of the issues, including Quantum is the tech's don't have the time or the equipment to place the WiFi devices properly in your home and or they just don't have the experience with proper WiFi placement. With cable they tend to put the WiFi device in a cabinet, behind furniture or under your desk because people don't want to see all that equipment. With Quantum, they need an ethernet jack to connect to and there isn't always one in an optimal spot. As I have mentioned, proper placement of the WiFi equipment is critical for a good experience.

So you are offering a Service, fixing and referrals WiFi installation so they work properly? I am guessing it’s not a free service, your followers are word of mouth

[Dantes]

I’m so happy I don’t have such worrisome problems with my Internet and I have a tiny little patio villa, and my Internet is great

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

What do you put behind that guarantee? I've reported the results of my speed tests several times. Are you saying I am wrong, I am lying, or that having the router on the table rather than under the table makes all the difference?

There are people who want to spend $1,500 down plus $100 per year so they can have 20 times the bandwidth they actually need in places they will never use it. If you got it, spend it, but don't call it necessary.

This discussion has nothing to do with internet speed. It's focusing on WiFi coverage. No matter what internet plan you have, setting up the WiFi system to give you the coverage for your specific needs is just as important as getting good service from the provider. As to your comment, you are correct. Not everyone needs 100% full speed consistent coverage all over their home which is why some will say one WiFi device is working for them and I was pointing that out. Like in your case you have one device, the speed and cost for exactly what you want and need and you are happy with the service and the system.There are many Villagers with very specific needs and expectations concerning their internet speed and coverage in their home. There is no right or wrong just they want what they want and in some cases, cost is not an factor.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Dantes

I’m so happy I don’t have such worrisome problems with my Internet and I have a tiny little patio villa, and my Internet is great

This is a great comment because in a patio villa or courtyard villa almost all current WiFi systems will work great if placed properly even with one WiFi device.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by asianthree

So you are offering a Service, fixing and referrals WiFi installation so they work properly? I am guessing it’s not a free service, your followers are word of mouth

If you reach out to me, I would be happy to discuss your specific situation and help if possible. I'm just a Villager who worked in this industry for many years helping friends, neighbors, referrals with their internet. If you need a lot of work to correct your system then I can recommend those who have a business doing that work.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by jrref

This discussion has nothing to do with internet speed. It's focusing on WiFi coverage. No matter what internet plan you have, setting up the WiFi system to give you the coverage for your specific needs is just as important as getting good service from the provider.

I'm not talking about internet speed, I'm talking about wifi coverage. Measuring my download speeds to be the same throughout my home lets me know my wifi coverage is good throughout my home.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I'm not talking about internet speed, I'm talking about wifi coverage. Measuring my download speeds to be the same throughout my home lets me know my wifi coverage is good throughout my home.

Right, given you have this situation that's great. The focus of this thread is many who live here in the Villages don't have this situation with their internet coverage. I know becasue I've been at enough homes here to see what's installed and the frustrations some have. For those, many may want to know what other's are doing and get some ideas to try if and when they want to improve their coverage.

From the responses so far it's interesting to see people with very basic systems to others with very complex and expensive systems, both happy with what they have.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Never say never...............I have a single router which covers the house, lanai, garage and outside cameras. Just a beefed-up router from Best Buy. No issues.

Same with us. 2300 sf, 4 br, 3 bth. Poured concrete walls. One Netgear router in the cabinet under the TV in the LR with my MacBook connected in the farthest bedroom from that router along with our wifi printer and another large TV. Hubby’s PC laptop is connected in another bedroom in a closet where we had a desk built for him, and he has used his laptop in the lanai too. We also use WiFi in our backyard for a waterfall pump (app on iPhone), and all front yard lights (color changing bulbs) are controlled by WiFi also in an app on iPhone. No issues. We have Spectrum at $55/monthly and live in DeLuna.

[SadMod]

Very helpful information
Thank you much