[plug] Router slow down

[stinga]

On 03/09/2026 13:33, Brad Campbell via plug wrote:
> 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,
I'll 3rd it, I have used unifi for years. 2 APs in the house, 1 in the 
workshop and one on the tv pole for outside access
You can install an old controller and use the old versions, I have 2 
maybe 3 older EOL APs

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