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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.
For business · 3 min read
What to ask before you hire a network installer
The questions that separate a professional network installer from someone who is about to sell you a problem, for both homeowners and business owners in Southern Ontario.
How-to & troubleshooting · 2 min read
Five things to try before buying a Wi-Fi extender
Extenders are the last resort, not the first. These checks fix most dead zones for free, and tell you what to buy if they do not.
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 · 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.