Centurylink Internet Outage 10/1/21

[00tec]

I would take this opportunity to run network cables throughout the house and centralize the network as well. I ran cat5 to all my rooms (multiple outlets), installed switches, etc. All is in a flush mount box under my basement stairs

[Vic Tory]

I would take this opportunity to run network cables throughout the house and centralize the network as well. I ran cats to all my rooms (multiple outlets), installed switches, etc. All is in a flush mount box under my basement stairs

Umm....

Would you rephrase that? I don't understand what you posted, but I THINK it seems like a good tip. (I'm terrible at technical stuff.)

[00tec]

Umm....

Would you rephrase that? I don't understand what you posted, but I THINK it seems like a good tip. (I'm terrible at technical stuff.)

Run wired network connections to where you can in your house. If your modem is just behind your TV in the living room, it could be a nice time to make a change.
I dislike wifi connections, so I run hardwired connections whenever possible. Wifi blows these days with so many neighbors having their wifi, it causes interference and speed degradation.
I ran ethernet to every room in the house and put my modem in the basement. If I need additional wifi coverage in the house, I can just plug an access point (wifi radio) into any ethernet outlet in the house and expand the coverage.

A hardline cable runs from every outlet in every room to a box in the basement where the modem is.

If wifi works for you, then leave it as-is, but wired connections are more stable and not hurt by your neighbor's wifi like your wifi probably is now.

Edited to add: depending on how your home is finished/wired, fishing new wires into walls could be problematic. I'm a DIY guy, so I ran all my own, but it was easy for me because my basement is unfinished.

[Vic Tory]

If wifi works for you, then leave it as-is, but wired connections are more stable and not hurt by your neighbor's wifi like your wifi probably is now.

Edited to add: depending on how your home is finished/wired, fishing new wires into walls could be problematic. I'm a DIY guy, so I ran all my own, but it was easy for me because my basement is unfinished.

I am definitely NOT a DIY guy.

Is there something different about a "broadband router?" Since we'll have fiber soon, I am trying to be sure our system will handle streaming TV ... as well as the normal phone / pad / laptop access to the WWW.

[00tec]

I am definitely NOT a DIY guy.

Is there something different about a "broadband router?" Since we'll have fiber soon, I am trying to be sure our system will handle streaming TV ... as well as the normal phone / pad / laptop access to the WWW.

Your ISP will give you a new router (one that has a fiber connection). If you want to run a better router off of that, there are many options

[00tec]

In other words,
Wifi bad
Hard network wiring is good

I like good