The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/TerraCommunista on 2025-06-03 09:36:32.

Hi everyone, sorry if I forget useful details, I'm new to this sub.

Old set-up which worked: Beoview a500 intercom ethernet --> fiber router

Current set-up causing problems: Beoview a500 intercom ethernet --> WiFi repeater (so wireless to router) --> own router ethernet --> simcard modem

All other devices work, but I can't get the beoview to work. The LAN port is up on the WiFi repeater. WiFi repeater has an active 2.4 GHz connection to the modem. Beoview a500 intercom https://www.alphacommunications.com/aps880

The WiFi repeater brand: Arcadyan (no specific model) https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/457255/kpn-wifi-versterker-dualband-arcadyan/specificaties/

Own router: Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/350946/netgear-nighthawk-r7000-ac1900-smart-wifi-router.html

Thank you so much in advance for any tips & tricks!

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/coo_snake on 2025-06-03 09:27:04.

Hi!

I recently had a power shutdown after a thunderstorm. It wasn't particularly violent but it did seem like lightning struck in the vicinity. I've seen much worse in the past but it apparently melted a fuse in the protection we have here for the first time in 30 years.

Now this is for context, but I can't say I am a hundred percent sure it is related to my issue. My computer was on at the time, I believe, but I am not sure. It may have been in sleep mode, but I don't know for sure. I have a surge protector.

Now onto the issue: it seems every time I boot my computer, I suffer from pretty bad lag. https://packetlosstest.com/ gives me around 24% packet loss. It seems limited to this computer, and the others are doing fine on the network. I've tested wifi, wired, it all seems to be coming ONLY from my computer.

The first time I solved the issue, it happened by executing "sfc /scannow". It did apparently fix corrupted files, but again, that may be unrelated. The next time I boot my computer, the same problem is present, and System file checker does nothing.

The way I've been fixing it since has been to disable the network adapter and re-enable it. Packet loss disappears in the test. No more lag.

So I'm not sure what to do from here. I've done DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, I've updated the network drivers. It makes no difference. What is happening?

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/djinngerale on 2025-06-03 08:34:17.

I'm in India running a Dynamic IP connection. I have a CAT6 ethernet cable that runs from my building's hub into my apartment, which is plugged into an Archer C6 router (this is the older v2 from 2020), and I log in through a web popup using my phone number and a one-time password.

I pay for a 500 Mbps connection and get the following speeds:

• ~580 Mbps when connected directly from the ethernet cable into my laptop via USB-C to ethernet adapter
• ~375 Mbps when connected to 5 Ghz wifi sitting next to the router

I'm not at all savvy when it comes to home networking tech, but my suspicion from looking at my router's specs is that it might not be supporting the full bandwidth of my ISP. Can someone help me out and if hardware is indeed the issue, what specs should I be looking for when upgrading my router?

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/NonrepresentativeTug on 2025-06-03 08:18:34.

Hi everyone,

I have a problem that most of my devices connect mostly to my main router, not to the satellites, even if they're closer and have a better signal.

My configuration is a single main router connected via Ethernet backhaul to two satellites. The distance between them is up to 10 meters. However, due to bulk walls, it's necessary. Only my external Wi-Fi camera connects to a proper satellite since it is far enough. Is it possible to manually set which satellite will be preferred?

I'm open to providing more information if needed.

Thank you for the help!

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/TimJethro on 2025-06-03 07:37:34.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/WoodsBeatle513 on 2025-06-03 07:28:52.

I play online video games like Halo MCC and 7th gen CODs (MW2, BO1). These games are plagued with remote-access trojans, DDOSIng and other malicious hacking. how can i prevent all/most of these problems on my router? mine is a ROG GTBE98 Pro with all security settings enabled except a VPN. Of course, a VPN would increase latency during a multiplayer match. what else should i do?

i use Linux now instead of Windows so im definitely safer to some degree

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/zzb_john on 2025-06-03 07:19:35.

Hi guys, I'm left by contractor kind of in the middle of a job. I'm not totaly new to networking but cant get it going. Cables are set and connected, i've checked ethernet plugs with testers. All ok.

The problem is I cannot add cameras to the recorder.

Here is the setup:

• Poe switches: Hikvision ds-xs0110-p
• Recorder: keeyo lv-nvr-16ch
• Switch: 1gbs dahua pfs3005 5gt
• cameras: HiLook ipcam b6 30dl

Box1:

• Recorder
• Switch dahua

Box2(70 meters from main box1):

• Poe switch,
• 5 cameras connected (the most distant is less than 70m)

Box3(80 meters from main box1)

• Poe switch,
• 6 cameras connected (the most distant is less than 65m)

Poe switches are uplinked to the dahua switch, dahua switch is connected to the Recorder.

Cameras IP 192.168.1.64 Recorder IP 192.168.1.xx

I think i cannot properly set the recorder butnot sure. I could really use some advice How to get this going :(

Thank You for Your help

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/pentiak on 2025-06-03 07:15:08.

I would like to fix issues with range in my spouse's apartment. The only router there is Technicolor CGA2121 from ISP, which supports only 802.11n.

I was thinking about getting WiFi 7 router, preferably with Tri-Band to be future proof, however they are expensive. So now I am thinking about getting a cheaper Dual-Band for now and use it as a part of a Mesh in the future. Is such setup possible - mixing different brands of routers with different frequencies supported in a single Mesh? I would like to take advantage of 6Ghz also to reduce congestion.

The routers I'm considering are:

• TP-LINK Archer BE230
• ASUS RT-BE50
• TP-LINK Archer BE3600
• ACER Wave 7

Feel free to suggest any other in the price range.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/rylanbean on 2025-06-03 06:28:27.

Hey!

Before I get into it, I'll preface with some information about our setup. We have the Gen2 Starlink router and their wireless service. The router is in my sister's house, in the corner closest to my house, which is a granny flat type situation.

I've seen a lot of questions and information about getting internet from one point to a shed/granny flat/whatever, and my anxiety and OCD wouldn't let me rest until I found a definitive answer, so I asked a local computer store. They recommended the TP-Link Omada bridge system, but they only had the 5km range one, so I got a 1km range one online.

The gap I need to push the signal between is no more than 15m, and half the time the wifi in my house is okay. But if the weather is particularly bad (for example we had major storms and such two weeks ago) I get nothing at all.

I play games with my friends, and I don't play like FPS/battle royale type games, but my brother in law does. I've yet to set up the Omada devices (I've only been home with it for an hour), but before I do, I wanted to see if I could get some help/answers.

Question one: Because he bought the Starlink adapter, we only have the one ethernet port from the router, which I need to connect the Omada to from the look of it. Can he connect his computer to the main Omada device and use the internet via ethernet that way?

Question one point five: Will that affect his speeds or latency or packet loss or anything? (He says latency and packet loss a bit when he's playing his games, but I'm not sure what they mean, I'm going to be completely honest.)

Question two: In relation to question one, can I connect my computer to the receiving Omada device, or do I NEED a router?

Question three: Does it matter what they're mounted to? Or as long as there's line of sight, it'll work fine mounted on anything?

I'm sorry if this has been answered before, my brain won't let me go ahead and install them until I've gotten the answers. ;-;

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/djda9l on 2025-06-03 06:23:06.

This question probably gets asked once every hour in here, so sorry about adding to that.

I recently moved to a new place (old house though), and instead of just taking all my existing network equipment and setting it up again, now is a good opportunity to see whats best these days.

My earlier setup consisted of a Synology RT2600AC, which had wired another RT2600AC and a MR2200AC to it. So no mesh. They each ran with their own SSID, as that would let me better control what was connected to what. I liked the Synology interface, probably because i also have a NAS from them, but I'm very open to other stuff.

The new place consists of two buildings which are seperated by around 35 feet. There is no networking in the other building only mains, and I'm considering the options for how to get network over there. Could i use the powerline to also contain Ehternet stable enough? I now its possible but have no experience with it. I want to install a few ip cameras in the other building as well as the main building, but i want it to be stable

Ubiquity was the hot topic last i looked, but is it still the go to? Any other recommendations?

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/blackpropagation on 2025-06-03 05:45:45.

Has anyone tried bypassing fibre ONT with SFP module and got better speeds?

Currently have Airtel Xpress Fiber connection via ONT router, planning to bypass it via SFP module to get better speeds.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/io_nn on 2025-06-03 05:32:55.

Hi y'all!

Family member is planning on renting out a section of their house for some cash.

I'm a new to the IT field, have experience with local networking, not wide area networking though.

The house is pretty big, and the section of the house they are renting doesn't have any signal, so my family member wants to give them their own separate connection/network.

I believe the best option would be to attach a splitter to the coaxal cable, attach one end to the family members modem, then another to the new tenants modem, effectively creating two separate networks.

This way, the tenant can pay for their own internet services and such. I believe this is done though the MAC address of the modems, giving that and some other identifiers on the modem would allow an ISP to establish a connection to said modem.

Does this all sound correct? Or do I have this all wrong? I'm pretty sure I'm missing something, like some sort of "distribution" point, but any help/insight is appreciated!

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/blackpropagation on 2025-06-03 05:30:50.

Shifted from ACT (100mbps) to Airtel Xpress (40mbps) and almost all sites are loading much faster, don't have a metric to quantifiy this but here are Ookla cli speed test results.

How is this disparity possible?

Server: HCIN Network Ltd - Bangalore ISP: Airtel Idle Latency: 3.03 ms (jitter: 0.11ms, low: 2.83ms, high: 3.12ms) Download: 39.38 Mbps (data used: 57.0 MB) 3.69 ms (jitter: 11.84ms, low: 2.58ms, high: 213.11ms) Upload: 39.55 Mbps (data used: 57.1 MB) 3.61 ms (jitter: 11.24ms, low: 2.31ms, high: 340.94ms) Packet Loss: 0.0%

Server: Tata Play Fiber - Bangalore ISP: ACT Fibernet Idle Latency: 3.64 ms (jitter: 7.15ms, low: 2.02ms, high: 16.00ms) Download: 91.86 Mbps (data used: 41.3 MB) 13.26 ms (jitter: 0.80ms, low: 6.39ms, high: 14.82ms) Upload: 85.93 Mbps (data used: 50.9 MB) 80.18 ms (jitter: 16.47ms, low: 2.08ms, high: 144.06ms) Packet Loss: Not available.

Few additional notes:

• Tested both via CAT8 ethernet directly to the ISP provided routers.
• Airtel: direct fiber connection, speed tests initially show a spike to ~100 mbps then throttles to the 40mbps speed
• ACT: LAN connection provided to home, speed tests gradually increases to 100mbps rather than throttling from above 100.

Wanted to have Airtel connection as a fallover incase of outages, though haven't experienced any ACT outage yet. (Mobile internet is poor in my area).

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/PathS3lector on 2025-06-03 04:38:23.

Been trying to troubleshoot this mesh system. Speeds are great streaming on TV and laptops. 2x Satellites 30ft away from each other.

Every time I go on a Teams Video call or Facetime, far end says I am potato quality and Poor Quality. I've factory reset it and reconfigured 5Ghz to channel 149 after doing a scan of nearby channels, 2.4Ghz on default channel 40.

Could it be this latest firmware that is buggy?V10.5.18.3_2.2.37

Any have clues on what else to troubleshoot?

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/saMusle on 2025-06-03 04:20:52.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Damnation_Station on 2025-06-03 04:09:32.

Hey all, just wanted to ask a quick question about a purchase decision I have before me.

I am currently using a Tenda TX9 router for a PCVR setup, however the network lag spikes have been less than pleasant and I am almost certain it is the Tenda's router's fault for constant lagging and stuttering. I would like to buy a route that will be able to give me sufficient capability to run a PCVR (as a dedicated router) for now, however with the intention that I will be moving out in a few months time to be repurposed as a main router in a home (currently do not require it due to provided wifi at current place).

I have come across these 2 products which are of similar price here in AUS at the moment:

• TPLINK GXE75 - Tri Band Wifi 6E https://www.tp-link.com/au/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-gxe75/

(AFAIK this may be idential to the AXE75)

• TPLINK BE6500 - Dual Band Wifi 7 https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be6500/

My question is:

• Is the dedicated 6Ghz band worth it for the 6E router over the futureproofing of the Wifi 7 in a few months - year's time?

• Is the BE6500 even a router worth purchasing as the primary home router or would something like a BE550 be more worth to save up for? (Only 2 people will reside at home).

• Will the Quest be fine with a reverted Wifi 6 on the Wifi 7 router? Just having issues with the TX9 and I live in an area where this device is the only 5GHz wifi signal around (Checked with Wifi Analyser, my Tenda is literally the only one)

Appreciate your input!

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Outside_Bee_7304 on 2025-06-03 04:04:56.

I need to change my PS5 nat type from type 3 to type 2 and i need someone to walk me through it. Does anyone know? I dont wanna break anything lol

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/digitalgoodtime on 2025-06-03 04:02:00.

Hey everyone, I’m hoping to get some advice on improving my home network setup.

I’m in a new house and I just signed up for Optimum Fiber 2GB, and while I’m seeing decent speeds over WIFI, it’s nowhere near what I’m paying for. My PC, which is near the modem and connected via Ethernet cable, gets 2GB download speeds according to speedtest.net and fast.com and about 800/mbs on WIFI up/down. I know that’s solid for Wi-Fi, but on a 2Gbps plan, I feel like I should be getting closer to 1.5 Gbps at least over WIFI with proper home networking.

Another issue is signal drop-off. The fiber line comes from the street to the side of the house where the modem/router is located. Near that area, speeds are decent. But further into the house, I’m getting under 100Mbps — and my Tesla in the detached garage (just ~15 feet away) often struggles to stay connected at all or drops to similarly poor speeds.

Optimum has already sent techs out twice. They added a third Wi-Fi extender in the garage, but all that really did was boost the signal bars — not the actual speed. The tech told me (basically parroting his manager) that I need to buy a real router if I want better performance.

So I picked up an ASUS RT-BE86U to test it out. He told me to return it and switch to Verizon if it doesn’t help, though he admitted, being a contractor for Verizon as well, that their fiber has similar issues 🙃

Our Devices Include:

4 PC's

3 Ipads

1 Iphone

1 Samsung S23

6 gaming consoles w/ wifi

3 Nest Protect

A WIFI lawn sprinkler system controlled over WIFI thru a touchscreen device in the garage (from prior owner)

I have wifi smart plugs that I plan to install on the entire property

Probably more wifi devices I forgot about.

So I need speed, bandwith, and reliability.

My questions:

1. What’s the best way to set up the ASUS RT-BE86U with Optimum's modem/router to improve speeds and coverage?
2. Should I ask Optimum to turn off Wi-Fi on their modem or enable bridge mode?
3. Does bridge mode matter if I’m using the ASUS router as the main unit and plan to use AiMesh?
4. If I want to expand the setup with AiMesh, what are some budget-friendly, reliable ASUS routers to use as nodes?
5. Is there a way to keep the 5Ghz channel for my personal devices and let the other peasants in the house use 2.4Ghz?

My goals:

• Consistent, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the house
• Reliable connection in the garage
• At least 1.5Gbps Wi-Fi speeds
• No more extenders that just give fake bars with no real bandwidth

Would love some setup tips or gear recommendations to finally make this 2G plan feel worth it. Thanks in advance!

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Helpful_minter on 2025-06-03 03:41:41.

Getting the 300mbps plan for a 1000 sqft house. Two people will be living at the house and we need wifi for two floors. Should we get the enhanced whole wifi thing for an additional $5/ month?

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Decent_Style_3181 on 2025-06-03 03:38:59.

With Xfinity, Netgear CM 500 modem and Meshforce M3s mesh aystem. Speed is fine for me and nearly no drops for the last 4 years. I was very happy with it. My mesh system might got hacked since I cannot access the app/system for more than one minute. I might switch to a router - are they really safer? (If so, I would sacrifice my Wi-Fi via mesh in the yard/garden) Can I keep my CM 500 modem or should I replace it too? ( I don't want a modem/router combo).

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/SurgicalMarshmallow on 2025-06-03 03:27:35.

My fellow redditors,

I must admit I'm on the dangerous side of dunning Kruger so....

I'm wanting to go to scratch.

Location: Australia (so please don't tell me to go to best buy, I know I'm getting ripped off)

Aus runs it's end of financial year NOW so the sales are on. I've been eying off a ROG Wifi7 routher (Rapture GT-BE98) with 2x 10gbe HOWEVER...

I want to do the following:

1. VLan for my IOT in the house that need exposure to internet (Alexa etc)
2. Home assistant to be as self hosted as possible for latency issues
3. Access to NAS remotely (currently asustor, but may go to Qnap in Future).

Also on cards:

1. 10gbe between workstation and NAS as I wrangle giga/terabytes of data for PhD work.... Is there any downside to going JUST copper vs sexy fibre?
2. Replacing my eufy wireless security with a POE.. reolink or hkvision?

Edit: have also some other spare routers including a glnet beryl that can run wwrt

Questions:

1. will the Asus Rapture GT-BE98 be suitable for vLAN
2. Will I need managed switches, and if so what will need me NOT to do a PhD to get it running SAFELY without exposing everything to the Wild?

Thanks all.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Brazen-Frontier on 2025-06-03 02:35:19.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/CharacterBalance9340 on 2025-06-03 02:25:30.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Legitimate_Moose_265 on 2025-06-03 02:01:44.

Hello everyone — I have moderate experience with networking, and I think I just need to buy a router, but let me know if this will work.

So basically I have a Comcast xb7 router being used as the main home modem, and I have ANOTHER Comcast xb7 that I’m trying to use pretty much only as an access point. It won’t let me put it into bridge mode, and regardless, I’d like to use it for more than 1 port anyways. Everything is actually mostly functioning, it’s just double NAT and extremely slow loading and weird disconnects.

Reason for the wonkiness is that I have a single Ethernet connection down to my living area, where I have 3 things that need connection, and I had a leftover xb7 that I’ve been meaning to take back to Comcast. Can I use the xb7 as an access point only, or is it stuck with double nat? What do I need to buy that basically exists purely as a Ethernet hub / access point?

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Connect-Swordfish247 on 2025-06-03 00:34:32.

I need some advice on internet install

I asked this in the AT&T forum but it was removed. I will probably being getting ATT fiber internet installed next week. I know absolutely nothing about it. Please explain things to me very simple as I am older and not as tech savvy.

1. I am looking at the "AT&T Internet 500 which offers speeds of 500 Mbps. It is just me in a 2500 sq. foot house. I will be using it for working from home, streaming and a Ring security system. Is this a good package for me?
2. What will the installation entail? The front of my house is approx. 100 from a power pole and about 150 feet from the other power pole that has the bigger box. I am the first house on one side of the street. I have read that they have to dig a trench and then will come back and bury it a week later. Is this true? I do not want to have to worry about my dogs messing up the line before it is buried.
3. Where is the best option for the line to come into the house? Is it like a cable line? I have plenty of holes drilled for previous cable lines that are not used anymore.
4. Does it matter where the modem is installed and do I get to choose the location? Will one location give better speed than another?

Sorry if some of this is incorrect or irrelevant but I want to be prepared. I hate unexpected problems.

Thanks!!!