Recent content by TheBardKSU

Well, that's part of my concern is if someone does somehow get access (maybe hacked and they get the password or whatever) that I'm able to at least be notified and know if I don't recognize the device. What I also want to know is if a new device connects to the guest network. That way if I...

Update: I ended up going with a Unifi system. A Dream Router + Switch Lite 16 + 2x U6 Mesh. So far after 2 full days the connections have been solid and everyone is saying that the Wi-Fi is so much better. Fingers crossed, it looks like this solved the issue! The only thing is I'll need to add...

Update: Hey all, thank you for all the recommendations. I've taken your advice and spent the time to look at this at a more detailed and systematic level. I've been thinking more about hardwiring as much as possible. I've started looking into the Unifi system as a main new network system and...

Thank you both for taking the time to write all of this. I appreciate the ideas and suggestions. Oh boy this all sounds like a lot of work.... :) and I'm while I'm fairly technically apt, these suggestions seem like they could be a lot of research and time needed to do this since I'm not really...

Hi all. I need some recommendations on what brands / systems / topology I should consider for a replacement wireless network. A few things about my situation: I have Century Link fiber The interior square footage is 4800 total on 3 levels including a basement There are quite a few devices...

Thank you for providing help with this and providing a detailed response. I think I followed much of what you said and feel like I have the basic idea of what you are talking about. Could you provide a recommendation for the hardware you are suggesting? Both for the main router and APs (if I'll...

Hi all, I am needing some help deciding what to do for my networking needs. We just moved to a new house and would like to upgrade our capabilities. Here is my situation: Internet speed: Currently is 100 Mbps with Comcast. Here in the next couple of months though we will be getting fiber...

Hi all. I currently have an HP ProBook 4540s that is starting to run a little bit slow. It seems especially slow after the latest Windows Update that I did last night. It looks like more RAM is being taken up for some reason after this update. I still have the stock 4 GB of RAM that came with...