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Networks & Wi-Fi · 5 min read
Wiring an Older Home for Ethernet in Ontario
What it really takes to run Cat6 in a century home or older bungalow in Southern Ontario, where the cable goes, what it costs, and when to skip it.
Networks & Wi-Fi · 5 min read
Getting Internet to a Barn, Shop or Detached Garage
What it takes to get a reliable wired connection out to a barn, shop or detached garage in Southern Ontario, and when fibre beats copper.
Networks & Wi-Fi · 4 min read
Which UniFi Switch Does Your Small Business Need?
A plain buyer's guide to picking the right UniFi switch for a shop, office or clinic in Southern Ontario, with ports, PoE budget and real starting prices.
Networks & Wi-Fi · 4 min read
UniFi now makes a UPS: does your network need one?
Ubiquiti's UPS Tower and rack-mount UPS 2U bring battery backup into UniFi. What they do well, where they fall short, and how to size one.
Networks & Wi-Fi · 3 min read
How many Wi-Fi access points does a house actually need?
Fewer than the mesh-kit box suggests, and in different places. A practical way to estimate coverage before you buy anything.
Networks & Wi-Fi · 3 min read
Wi-Fi 7 for normal people: what actually matters
What Wi-Fi 7 and MLO actually change in a real house, when upgrading is pointless, and why your devices will lag behind for years.
Networks & Wi-Fi · 4 min read
UniFi vs eero vs Orbi: an honest comparison for your home
We install UniFi, but eero and Orbi are good products too. An installer's honest comparison of the three for a normal house, and how to tell which one you actually need.
Networks & Wi-Fi · 3 min read
Why your camera system needs its own VLAN
Cheap cameras phone home, chatter constantly and age badly. A VLAN puts them in their own lane. Here is what that means in plain language.
Networks & Wi-Fi · 4 min read
What does a professionally installed network cost?
An honest look at what drives the price of a home or small-business network in Southern Ontario, from a simple Wi-Fi refresh to a fully wired building, and how to budget for one.