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Questions tagged [wifi]

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Ethernet + wifi to make one network

I have a brick house that was previously wired with ethernet cables. For wifi, are these any use? I want a single wifi network for the whole house. It seems I can get it with a network of mesh extenders. But these bypass the ethernet, which I would…
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Adding wifi router next to structured media enclosure

I am trying to properly place the Wifi router and AT&T gateway with 'Structured Media Enclosure' (essentially a metal box) and having a heck of a time arranging an otherwise basic setup. So the WiFi components should NOT go into the metal box, but…
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Should I have cat6 and wireless installed in my house to be built?

We are having a house built and one thing we can add (for $200) to our home network along with 4 hardwired cat6 ethernet connections ($800) is Enhanced Wireless/Switch - Includes network switch located in the Home network center. Two intelligent…
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Problems with Honeywell T5 Thermostat Short-Cycling in Heat Mode

I have a Honeywell T5 WiFi Thermostat. I am running a gas furnace and an AC system that uses the furnace air handler. There are H, R, G and Y wires coming from the furnace. There was an unused 5th wire (blue) that I hooked up to the C terminal at…
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Can I enhance Wi-Fi with a parabolic reflector?

I have a decommissioned satellite dish antenna and I’d like to get a stronger signals from nearby Wi-Fi source. I could mount an antenna at the focal point of the dish, as long as the router allowed external antenna. Would this conflict with modern…
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Detecting mail in the mailbox, too far for WIFI

Our house is pretty far away from our mailbox, and we need to walk uphill to go check the mail. The mailman has very variable hours, so we often find ourselves going 3-4 times to the mailbox during the day. My dad is an avid DIYer, and has given…
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Getting internet to second floor without running a cable we have Wi-Fi but the upstairs computer does not have Wi-Fi

We have Wi-Fi in our main floor. In my craft room, I want to hook an older (non Wi-Fi) computer up to a TV for YouTube tutorials and download instructions. Is there a way to do this?
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Wifi light switch needs neutral wire. Why? AND Can that wire be a skinny one?

What does the neutral wire do on a light switch that responds to wifi? My suspicion is that when the switch is in the off position, the electronics in the switch need to still be powered, so the neutral wire allows a tiny constant current through…
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Tungsten wattage vs resistive wattage for Smart WiFi outlets?

What is the difference between both of them? There was a post similar to my question, but there was no answer about resistive wattage. I want to buy a wifi outlet and I need to make sure it doesn't burn like my last one when I plugged it to my AC. I…
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How do I connect a WiFi enabled wall switch?

I would like to connect an iDevices WIFI wall switch to an end of line single pole connection which controls the my table lamp connected to an upper wall outlet. The wifi switch has a red, black white and ground. My wall switch has a black, white…
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Help on Wifi Thermostat Wiring Guide

I do have the WiFi thermostat (picture attached) that I m trying to attached with my current central airconditioning unit but no success after trying multiple wiring. I does have three wires coming to the current thermostat (picture attached…
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Connect 3 black wires to new switch

I want to replace my old switch with a wifi switch. The old switch has only 3 wires attached, and in the box there is a bunch of white wires together and a copper wire capped off. The new wifi switch, is looking for a load, line, neutral and ground.…
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240V wiring question. Adding a wifi switch with only a 240v circuit available

I have an electric water heater in a closet. It is connected to a 240v 30A plug. (2 hots and a ground. NO NEUTRAL!) There is no other electrical circuit available. I would like to put a smart switch in so that I can remotely control it. Most…
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Where can I install a C-Wire for Weil-McLain gas boiler? (EGH 115, 4 Series, Natural gas)

I want to install a C-wire so that I can use a WiFi Thermostat. Behind my current thermostat there are only 2 wires (red and white) There are 2 wires tucked and unused, (green and blue) I had tried using a Nest before and it eventually errored…
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Will coaxial cable installed in the 1970s be fast enough for internet speeds 400 Mb/s+?

We are just about finished wiring CAT6 cable all over our house. We also plan to upgrade to 400 Mb/s internet speed from our ISP. We currently get 200 Mb/s from our ISP, and I have seen as much as 230 Mb/s from an internet speed test using our old…
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