What to do about getting FTTP

[#1]

I may mean that devices at the current location of the router (if any) may struggle, but having it closer to your main 'area of use' is always a good idea - in my experience, anyway.

[#2]

I agree. When we got FTTC the office was where we mostly used it but now it's the loung and we're not so fussy about having tech stuff in the corner of the lounge This is the ideal time to change it.

Katie

[#3]

However, when I try to stream anything on the tv such as netflix, youtube etc. sometimes it works & sometimes the little wheel thing just goes round & round every 10 minutes. So I give up trying. I'm hoping that moving the router into the lounge that this will solve the problem.

If the new location is close to the TV , then I'd suggest using a wired connection to the TV. You'll get a much better streaming experience.

[#4]

I'm not clear as to whether the "server" is wired or wireless ?, or what it's used for ?

Given that servers tend to need good connectivity (with the router) in order to be reliable,

will moving the router to the opposite end of the house cause issues ? or can the server also move to where the router will be ?

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[#5]

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@outcast wrote:

The other cluster, are the original tech review sites, and computer magazine reviews, that say that their testing achieved 680Mbps.  I wonder if the review sites had some magic pre-release firmware to get good reviews ?

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That has echoes of car manufactures' emission testing!!

[#6]

The server is wireless and is used to house all my data, photos etc.

Katie

[#7]

On that basis, @Katie222 ,it may still be possible to continue as you are at the moment, but if you have to move it, is it a big unit?

[#8]

No the server is not big - about 8" square and I could put it next to the router if I need to. It's not noisy at all.

Katie

[#9]

OK, Katie - leave it where it is and see what happens.

[#10]

OK will do.

Katie