The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Obsidiank on 2025-04-06 20:28:32.

BE11000

6 GHz: 5764 Mbps (802.11be)

5 GHz: 4324 Mbps (802.11be)

2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps (802.11ax)

BE15000

• 6 GHz: 11528 Mbps (802.11be)

• 5 GHz: 2882 Mbps (802.11be)

• 2.4 GHz: 688 Mbps (802.11ax)

I know the Mbps have something to do with marketing, # of antennas, MIMO, channels, streams, etc. I try to read the wifi page,  https://www.wiisfi.com/ too technical for me.

What does it mean when the 5Ghz is 1442Mbps slower on the BE15000. Does that translate to the 5Ghz range being slower on the BE15000 compared to BE11000? Does that speed matter if your download max from ISP is 2gbps

It'd be great if the explanation is A x B x C = D and the BE15000 5ghz channel is slower because it's missing or has less Y, and in real world, it means it will be slower when Z happens.

Thanks for anyone who can explain this in a for dummies kind of way.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/CrimsonTide2000 on 2025-04-06 19:17:31.

I know there is cat6 cable rated for outdoor use and/or direct burial. If I dig a trench and place my cable within pvc pipe do I still have to have outdoor/burial rated cable?

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/alexhackney on 2025-04-06 19:10:38.

I paid a company to come in and run some cat 6 from my garage to the furtherest room in the house.

We live in an old Florida 1950's ranch home. It's got some hot hot attic space and block walls on the exterior. The guy that came ran the cable through the attic and just gave up on getting it to the room, so I tried. I cant break through the wall. I've tried running from the top and from the side from the outside and just can't seem to get it in to the open area.

I know the walls have space in them because I ran some cables in that corner of the house up through the wall for the only ap in the house.

Anyone have any suggestions on what i might try?

https://imgur.com/a/zqwobbl

I have an it background and have ran wires through a lot of bs but this is just kicking my ass.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/farce_lemma on 2025-04-06 19:02:11.

My friend and I are working on his house network. We wanted to ask y'all for any suggestions on simplifying the setup. The current setup is as follows:

• Cat5e running throughout the house
• At the end of cat5e are a bunch of different routers (all with different wifi names & credentials, lol)

https://preview.redd.it/1tdctkulf9te1.png?width=1450&format=png&auto=webp&s=7bc3a988485e15fe1e7f435a31187503656c593f

The idea we have is:

1. replace all the different routers with POE APs (requires getting a POE switch). All the routers are pretty old at this point.
2. remove the wifi extender and add a hardwire a connection to an AP in its place
3. Remove the old intermediary injector

Something maybe like

https://preview.redd.it/1n50pcxxaate1.png?width=1396&format=png&auto=webp&s=6570ea39e84bb0e69f6459be41a3231b27540279

We thought we'd ask the experts here before committing to any specific setup (UniFi is appealing). There are about 20-30 devices on the network at a given time, with the rare weekend where there could be 50-60. Ideally the APs would have good enough range to get some signal in the yard of the house. Our ISP is Xfinity with around a gig down.

We have no plans for security camera setups or plex servers.

Thank you!

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/mouthymerc1168 on 2025-04-06 19:02:01.

I'm looking to buy a new router and leaning toward the Dream 7. I just want to make sure my Linksys WRT 8 port switch will work and also understand any drawbacks of doing so.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/TheGentlemanCEO on 2025-04-06 18:21:19.

Title pretty much says it all.

I bought a Nighthawk AC1900 (R7000) almost 12 years ago.

I currently upgraded from a 400mbps plan to a 1GB plan an my WiFi speeds are currently hitting a wall at 240mbps.

Surely a router that isn’t over a decade old would help rectify this issue.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Nevarnost on 2025-04-06 17:03:28.

my ISP is "Iliad", how do I remotely connect to my own network? I’m looking for a free way (so no paid vpn pls) to do so. I called the ISP technicians and they made me set up the ports as follows (according to them correctly, but in my opinion something is wrong) but I can’t connect in any way.

FYI: For some reason iliad puts its customers in a shared a range of ports that is 1/4 the standard 65000, taken at random i couldn't choose my range and they gave me the ports from 16000 to 24000 and told me to configure the aperture this way:

• Starting port : one available in my range
• Final port : the same as before
• Destination port : one needed from my devices

I tried with the automatic configuration of UPnP, I tried with a DMZ, I tried to open an FTP server with domain and LTS certification but nothing, i also tried to connect remotely for Playstation remote play but neither of those are working, I can’t connect remotely in any way, any suggestion?

my actual port configuration done by the ISP

These things are available, but i don't know if they're useful or not

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/AshleyAshes1984 on 2025-04-06 15:40:52.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/EmanueleRanucci on 2025-04-06 15:36:02.

Advice for buying wifi router

Good morning, I own a fixed line subscription to Fastweb with the proprietary modem (nexxt). I would like to know if you think it is possible to use another modem that has the function of connecting to a SIM card with internet access in case the wifi signal is interrupted (for security issues). Could you please recommend a router that is able to do this? (And, I don't know if it exists or but if there is a router with built-in UPS for the same reason as before) Thanks to all

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Dismal-Bother-8505 on 2025-04-06 14:44:29.

Nach langem suchen habe ich beschlossen mein Problem zu teilen. Also ich bin komplett unerfahren mit Netzwerken da ich Elektriker und kein Netzwerktechniker bin.

Die Problematik ist folgende :

Wir haben eine Photovoltaik Anlage verbaut die ziemlich groß ist. Jetzt hat der Netzbetreiber ein Fernworkgateway installiert und uns Vorgaben gegeben wie die Dinge miteinander kommunizieren sollen.

Hier einmal die Angaben die gegeben sind

Ist:

(Heimnetz) 192.168.1.0/24 über LTE Router RTU955 Im Heimnetz ist ein SMA Data Manager Und im Heimnetz ist der Wechselrichter

Das vom Netzbetreiber gegebene Netzwerk ist 10.0.0.0/30

In dem 30er Subnetz sind alle Teilnehmer belegt bis auf einer, der dann eine Komponente aus unserem Heimnetz werden soll.

Jetzt die Besonderheiten.

• Wir haben keinen Zugriff auf das Gateway des Netzbetreibers 10.0.0.1

-Unser Data Manager soll die 10.0.0.2 bekommen und nach IEC 60870-5-104 kommunizieren können.

-wenn der Data Manager die 10.0.0.2 bekommen hat wollen wir aber trotzdem noch auf den Data Manager in dem 192er Netzwerk drauf zugreifen können und Fernzugriff gewährleisten.

-Der LTE Router und das Fernworkgateway sind über LAN Kabel miteinander verbunden.

-mit einer Routing Option vom 192er auf den 10er konnten wir auch einmal die mac Adresse von 10.0.0.1 sehen, also das schien schon geklappt zu haben.

Und nun bin ich ein wenig überfordert wie genau die Einstellungen vorzunehmen sind.

Wenn noch Angaben benötigt werden kann ich diese gerne geben, sofern ich diese besitze.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/CliffRed20 on 2025-04-06 14:33:12.

I’m switching my parents modem out from an all-in-pne from xfinity that they’ve been renting for too many years.

I got a surfboard modem and to link archer WiFi router.

But I realized their existing modem/router has a telephone jack that they run their home phone out of. Is there an adapter that I can put from the WiFi router that is a cat jack male to make it a telephone jack female to work for their home phone?

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Northerner88 on 2025-04-06 14:24:43.

Hi everyone,

I know questions like this have been asked many times, but since mesh Wi-Fi tech keeps evolving and getting more accessible, I’d love to get some fresh input.

I recently bought a property that's about 2 acres in size, and I'm planning my Wi-Fi setup. The house is small (under 1000 sq ft, single story), so I don’t expect coverage issues inside. However, I’d really like to have reliable Wi-Fi outside, especially at the pool and in the garage.

🧾 A few details:

• I’m located in Canada, but feel free to share US product links — I can likely find the Canadian equivalents
• I’ll have 1Gb fiber internet
• The garage is ~30 ft from the house
• The pool and outdoor kitchen are ~100 ft from the house
• Cell reception is weak
• Running Ethernet cables is not an option — wireless is a must

🎯 My goals:

• I work from home and need fast, reliable internet inside
• I’m installing a Sonos system across the property (house, deck, pool, garage), so I need stable Wi-Fi for high-quality audio streaming
• I don’t need full 1Gb speeds everywhere, but I want enough bandwidth in key areas for video and audio streaming

🤔 What I need help with:

• What kind of router would you recommend for inside the house?
• What’s the best current (and affordable) way to extend Wi-Fi reliably to the garage and pool area? (Mesh system? Extenders? Repeaters?)

I'd prefer to start with a budget-friendly setup and upgrade over time if needed.

Thanks a lot in advance for any advice!

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Jedi_Master_AJ on 2025-04-06 13:33:37.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/WealthBoring1927 on 2025-04-06 10:46:57.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Ssj_Wolfy on 2025-04-06 10:26:49.

No i can't plug the pc into the one i already have

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Luigisa on 2025-04-06 08:41:14.

Hi all, this has been an ongoing battle for almost a month now, and I am relatively sure that they're shafting me of over 50% of my line speed (1gbps line, reports 350 avg on ONT, but router reports 900 avg. It used to be router and ONT matched, but not anymore)!

Their latest response has been -

As outlined in my previous communication, the network topology layout can vary significantly depending on specific circumstances.

For optimal results, we generally advise conducting tests directly from the Optical Network Terminal (ONT).

This recommendation stems from the fact that the majority of our Points of Presence (POPs) are configured to transmit bandwidth at layer 2.

However, in your particular case, the bandwidth is transferred at the final layer, which alters the expected performance metrics.

The concern arises when we observe subpar speeds occurring simultaneously both at the ONT and the router. In your situation, it appears that the speeds are functioning appropriately at the router level.

Our team is quite resolute in their analysis that the Point of Presence (POP) you are connected to operates under a different structural design compared to the standard configurations of a Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON).

This difference in design can lead to variations in performance and connectivity that may not align with conventional expectations.

It's crucial to consider these factors as we work toward resolving any issues you may be experiencing.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/optimistic_agnostic on 2025-04-06 07:36:44.

No More Connections Can Be Made Solutions

My company is using a vpn network (logmein) for file sharing from its 'servers' these comprise of one computer in each office with job data that everyone (10 or so per office) can access. This data is also backed up to a cloud solution periodically but can't be operated from the cloud as software packages that we use become productively unusable when using cloud storage. Other offices frequently access other offices files too.

Recently with the addition of more staff we have begun to hit what I believe is the windows 11 limit of connections (concurrent or total) and on days when many staff are on computers receive the "No more connections can be made to this remote computer at this time because there are already as many connections as it can accept" error.

My first 'fixes' will be to edit the registry and up the limit of cached logons and concurrent connections. Also I've read not having every staff member in every office mapping all drives may help but all this seems like just a stop gap, if it works at all.

I'm looking for other solutions and the first that pops to mind is to switch from a windows based OS to a linux distribution or start looking into a NAS set up. Am I barking up the wrong tree? Or any advice would be appreciated.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/TgKillswitch5682 on 2025-04-05 23:17:58.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Hallinho_cs on 2025-04-05 19:37:24.

Moved into a new apartment, and they have this default Gig internet you have to use. Why is that when I check my IP (via IP Geolocation website) it shows I'm in the correct state. But when I go on speedtest.net, it defaults my test server to another state? When I have to login to my company computer when WFH it also shows the my location I'm logging in from in another state.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Lefthandfury on 2025-04-05 19:24:43.

Hi all, I will be blunt. I need better wifi coverage and I am a new father who is sleep deprived. I will list my problems/situation and I was hoping someone will save the day in the simplest way for my price range.

Single story home ~3000 sqft. I have a router located on one side of the house and the signal is crap by the time I get to my garage on the other side of the house. Current router is Archer AX20. I have fiber optic 1gb speed and I don't want to sacrifice that. Router cannot be moved.

I don't want to run cables, but I could run 1 through the attic pretty easily if its the best solution. I would like keep my current router if possible but would upgrade if its worth it. I would rather not spend more than $400. I am mostly just browsing/streaming but will get back into gaming when life permits.

I have built my own computers for 20 years but have been a little out of the scene for that last 5-6 years. So try to use simple words for my tired brain lol.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Pukovnik141 on 2025-04-05 19:17:56.

Why some 100M switches have all and others have only half connections in every RJ45 socket. Op paper it seems they have same specs.

I know that only 2 pairs are required. Internally both only use 2 pairs from socket. D-Link switch internally has unused pairs bridged (soldered together). -What is the difference?

Examples are in two photos:

1. D-Link DES-1008D
2. Canyon CN-D08P

https://preview.redd.it/ahoihmlgc2te1.jpg?width=2692&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e05b8e77a3a97c08d5fd370a8c37fe2463f4a2dd

https://preview.redd.it/ce13vllgc2te1.jpg?width=2718&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a55fc7c88414315fed6baf9e8eff05f52452ecaa

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/CCR16 on 2025-04-05 19:11:05.

Disclaimer: I am very ignorant / uneducated in all things wireless router.

Hypothetically, let’s say I don’t have a budget.

-My wife and I both work from home. She’ll have a wired Ethernet connection. I’ll be on WiFi.

-I have access to up to 2 gigs of Fiber internet, but currently on a 1 gig plan.

-The house is two stories. Both offices would be on the top floor.

There’s so many options / articles out there regarding routers. Reddit usually provides the best info.

Please help.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/The_grahamcracker on 2025-04-05 17:42:49.

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Ok_Gold_1311 on 2025-04-05 16:51:34.

I have two PCs - #1 is a typical home computer connected to internet and #2 is an experimental/sandbox. I do not want to connect #2 to internet. However occasionally I would like to access files from #1 while using #2. Currently I download the file onto USB stick to manually do the file transfer.

Can you advise if there is a better way to link them for the file transfers only?

Thank you 🙏

The original post: /r/homenetworking by /u/Landksmom827 on 2025-04-05 15:53:28.