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Review on ๐Ÿ”Œ Basstop Google WiFi Wall Mount Bracket Holder for Old Rectangular Plug (3 Pack) - Simplest Stand for Router and Beacons, No Messy Screws - White by Jesus Jenkins

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Google WIFI, The Real Deal

just thought I'd share some info. I know that most if not all of us always hate those blind spots around the house related to internet connection and Wi-Fi. I bought a higher speed (500Mbps) service because up to 15 devices are working at the same time. Games, 6 smart TVs, 6 iPhones, 3 Macs, 2 Alexa, my security system, etc. It all adds up fast. The signal is weak. I told him I bought a higher speed but it's still too slow. The representative told me that it had nothing to do with speed, but with signal and connectivity. He said you can have 1G speeds but still be slow if your connection is weak around the house. The key is to get a strong signal everywhere so the speed doesn't suffer when weaker areas try to access it in some form/capacity like iphone, netflix, games etc. A Cox rep told me that standard extenders don't work. You know, wholesalers for $10-$20 that plug into an outlet and look like a cheap little box. He also said that standard extension cords are junk because, in order to benefit from them, they first have to have a strong signal, and then the user has to manually plug it in again and again. If the user is in their room with their iPhone and leaves, goes down the stairs, then they lose connection to the extender, they have to reconnect to the main WiFi router, and so on. That's why extenders are cheap. They rarely serve their purpose. Trust me I tried this route in a pass recently. LOSS OF TIME AND MONEY. So let's come to the decision that inspired me so much. Absolutely worth the money, absolutely worth the investment. This is a real genuine genuine review of the product I chose and its validity. My Helmsman representative advised me to replace my current WiFi modem/router with a two-piece solution. I currently have a wired/wireless combination. . I decided to follow my manager's advice and bought a special state-of-the-art technique. Part 1: I bought a standalone cable modem. I chose the next generation Arris SurfBOARD SB8200 with 3.1 DOCSIS technology. It is extremely important to make sure your cable provider supports modem technology before making your purchase. The description says which providers support it. If you are unsure, call your provider first. Vendors often update what they support without notifying the vendors. A very important step. Part 2: After removing your combination of modem and wireless cable provider, install a new modem. Plug it in and connect just the coax cable. Call your cable provider and tell them you have installed a new cable modem and need to update the end and connect. It doesn't take much time. After that you are done and ready for Part 3. Part 3: Regarding the WiFi part (because I got rid of the combo modem and went back to the 2 part solution), I bought the Google WiFi system, 3- Pack because of my square meters. First download the Google WiFi app. Sign in to your Google account and follow the on-screen instructions. Google makes it quick and easy. Second, unpack your first Google WiFi router, turn it on, and connect it to your chosen standalone cable modem with an Ethernet cable. Once that's done, the app on your phone will force you to scan your main Google WiFi router. Once you scan it, name it "Family Room", "Living Room" etc.). That way you know this is your main point. Google will then walk you through naming your WiFi network, setting up a password, and more. Very easy! Once you've set up your primary location, it will be connected and the guide will prompt you to set up a second location. I bought 3 packs so I had to install 3. I took my second WiFi router and put it in my master bedroom as it's a familiar dead spot and a spot that was a great reference point for the perimeter to create a triangle line effect that covers the whole house. Once you connect it to the wall, the Google app kicks in, connects the second location, lets you name it, and distributes all of the main signal to that second location. And I mean ALL signal strengths of 5 bar. Finally, I brought my third Google WiFi router up the stairs to the large room farthest from the main point. The Google app terminated the connection and synced them all together, creating a triangular coverage effect. Yes, the end point gives me 5 bars. full signal. Result. So, just to see how strong the signal was, I ran the test on the Google app, then my son's Xbox, and finally my home app for an unbiased result with real congruence. Well, the result is a full 5 bar performance with download speeds in excess of 399Mbps and upload speeds in excess of 60Mbps. This was connected to multiple devices and probably 10 functional and from the furthest part of the house. Now I'm finally getting the speed I'm buying, I don't have to re-plug other power strips, and I DO NOT have to redo my whole house for data access. Cost: around $400. (I save 120 years on a modem lease and in 3.5 years my investment will pay off.) PS. Also bought these cool mounts that use Google WiFi hotspots and plug into the wall. No tendons or cables are visible. Very clean for these minimalist types.

Pros
  • nice thing
Cons
  • I don't remember but there was something