[plug] Router slow down

[brad at fnarfbargle.com]

On 2/9/26 18:04, James Henstridge via plug wrote:
> On Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at 18:24, gavinwc via plug <plug at plug.org.au> wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for your ideas and suggestions.
>>
>> I was being lazy when typing, though I know it makes a big technical difference - I have indeed run cat5e through my house, and have a cable tester to check my cables, mostly because I tend to make my own most of the time.
>>
>> I've decided that I will be looking to update my router, anyway, because even with the lan cable runs from time-to-time having better wifi in the house wouldn't go astray.
> 
> One other thing you may want to think about is getting a wireless
> access point separate from your router. I'm still using a crappy ISP
> supplied router, but with it's wifi turned off it runs a lot cooler
> and is mostly uninvolved in internal traffic.
> 
> If the price doesn't scare you away, Unifi APs do a pretty good job.
I'd second that. I have a pair of TP Link EAP265HD here and I love them.
Best thing I ever did was separate the wireless.

Regards,
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