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  1. Scooterit

    Help Trying to setup network for home

    My experience is that it doesn't make a difference for the device what name the SSID has other than the user knows what AP the device is connected to. The end result is still that the device has to be "poked" to move to a better AP. Seeing the different SSID's might be helpful for the person...
  2. Scooterit

    Help Trying to setup network for home

    Here is my 2 cents Stick with one SSID. Lower the power and carefully choose the channels If you can use 5Ghz to "contain" the signal in a room The stickiness is mostly a problem of portable devices like smartphones and tablets that are programmed to hold on to a signal as long as...
  3. Scooterit

    Home network from scratch

    You might want to read this article and share it with your builder. http://www.siemon.com/uk/white_papers/07-03-01-demystifying.asp Bottom line, Cat5e is old standard. This network cable has to be able to support future requirements. You can only install this once.
  4. Scooterit

    Home network from scratch

    Congrats on the new house plans and the foresight to wire the place :-) Use multiple UniFi AP's rather than one big one! Remember that portable devices like smartphones and tablets have weak transmitters. They might hear the WiFi AP from the attic but cant talk back. Its better to spread out...
  5. Scooterit

    OSX 10.9 server as a router

    Sorry for my lack of knowledge. We did this during a training session. Created a 2nd ethernet port on a Mac Mini with an adapter and arranged the settings so the server would be the router. What is the name for what I want to do so I can start searching the web and manuals to start...
  6. Scooterit

    Patch pannel or direct connect?

    Yup very neat and surely more than 16 cables :-)
  7. Scooterit

    Patch pannel or direct connect?

    I tend to velco the router and switch against the wall so wires come straight down to the switch. Only a 1ft jumper cable between the router and the switch. I am using the EZ-RJ45's from Platinum Tools. They save me time and frustration. Just make sure to use their crimp tool..
  8. Scooterit

    Patch pannel or direct connect?

    Thanks for the feedback. I agree a patch pannel looks more professional. And is the way to go with a large network. But for something with less than 16 cables. I am not sure. As long as they are organized well. Spare but no exesive cable length. Most importantly properly labelled.... :o...
  9. Scooterit

    Patch pannel or direct connect?

    In a household network about 12 cat6 cables are coming into a wall cabinet. Is there a (dis) advantage of crimping the Rj45 Jacks directly to the cables and plug them into a switch.. Or should I do it "nice' and connect the wiring first to a patch panel. My idea is that less interruptions in...
  10. Scooterit

    NETGEAR R8000 Nighthawk X6 Review

    Wandering if the various transmitters are on the same channel or spread out? Smiles across the wires, Rogier
  11. Scooterit

    Need advice on Router

    How about the Cisco RV180.
  12. Scooterit

    Vypr VPN router?

    I am looking for a wired only router. Want to pipe all traffic trough VYPR. The pre flashed units from dd-wrt.com and flashrouters are all consumer grade units. No need for Wifi or even a build in switch for that matter. Just want a high speed stable unit. Anny suggestions? Rogier
  13. Scooterit

    Best range wireless router for less than $80-100?

    These are some factors you have to keep in mind that will effect the coverage: Walls Wall material Mirrors Interference from other WiFi signals Sensitivity / strength of the device you want to connect to* *its a 2 way communication the router needs to be able to hear the other side...
  14. Scooterit

    Basic networking course

    Thanks for your reply :-) But for me I learn best by example and hands on experience.
  15. Scooterit

    Basic networking course

    Hi, I am looking for an entry level course about networking. Just a book doens't work with me. Any recommendations for online with video or hands on training in the SF Bay Area? Smiles across the wires, Rogier
  16. Scooterit

    Connecting computers using a USB 3.0 bridge cable?

    Not a reply to the OP but I wanted to share this link about networking Mac's using Thunderbolt cables. http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/os-x-10-9-brings-fast-but-choppy-thunderbolt-networking/
  17. Scooterit

    Recommendation for dual wan router

    I have a PePlink Soho and really like it. Its very easy to configure and the tech support is amazing. This is more important to me than other features and specs. Can't go wrong with a Peplink for Dual wan routers. Smiles across the wires, Rogier
  18. Scooterit

    WiFi To Outdoor Barn

    No the Uibiquity products are definitely not plug and play. Since you have a good signal with the doors open, I think the easiest solution is to install an outdoor antenna (directional pointing at the house would be best!). Losses in the coax cable between the router and the antenna are...
  19. Scooterit

    UBNT Nanostation M5

    Ordered the wrong unit. Played with it in the office for a short while. $50 + s&H Smiles across the wires, Rogier
  20. Scooterit

    UniFi AP-AC

    UniFi AP-AC *SOLD* A client stiffed me with this unit. Played around with it in my office. No need for it. $200 + s&h Smiles across the wires, Rogier
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