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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #200 on: August 25, 2022, 12:42:19 PM »
i just bought a nighthawk
I am a nighthawk man as well!

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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #201 on: August 25, 2022, 01:10:51 PM »
i just bought a nighthawk
I am a nighthawk man as well!
well crap yea you are.  prepare to swap nighthawk stories at the mizzou game.


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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #202 on: August 25, 2022, 04:31:59 PM »
i just bought a nighthawk
I am a nighthawk man as well!
well crap yea you are.  prepare to swap nighthawk stories at the mizzou game.
I downloaded the app. It updates me when new users log on and scans for threats. Nighthawk never sleeps so I can rest easy.

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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #203 on: August 30, 2022, 05:49:31 PM »
Wanted to report that I got my Wi-Fi network up and running again. Purged the old network. Set up new passwords and even a network for appliances and guests. Feels good.

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« Reply #204 on: August 31, 2022, 08:37:10 AM »
i just bought a nighthawk
I am a nighthawk man as well!
well crap yea you are.  prepare to swap nighthawk stories at the mizzou game.
I downloaded the app. It updates me when new users log on and scans for threats. Nighthawk never sleeps so I can rest easy.

I have had very good luck with mine.  I upgraded to a newer model last year and it has been great so far. 
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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #205 on: January 03, 2023, 11:09:47 AM »
n00b streaming question:
I've been having problems with my Firestick buffering while watching sports (esp on ESPN+) but not during movies and TV shows.
I went ahead and ordered a new Firestick as the current one is about 3 - 4 years old.
The firestick is located about 3 feet from my wireless router and fast.com says my download speed is 90+ mbps.
An ethernet connection to the firestick shouldn't be needed to get rid of the buffering, right?

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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #206 on: January 03, 2023, 11:15:31 AM »
No
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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #207 on: January 03, 2023, 11:55:28 AM »
Really seems like an ESPN app problem.  If you're still on the old stick, I would try deleting and reinstalling the app. 

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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #208 on: January 03, 2023, 11:59:28 AM »
Don't forget the tried and tested power down/power up fix. :cool:
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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #209 on: January 03, 2023, 12:42:44 PM »
Really seems like an ESPN app problem.  If you're still on the old stick, I would try deleting and reinstalling the app.
I've been watching ESPN / ESPN+ content within the Hulu app.

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« Reply #210 on: January 03, 2023, 01:17:01 PM »
I am trying out one of Spectrum's new wireless routers instead of my own, and I am quite pleased thus far. 

On a consumer note, via bundling I'm paying the same for a good TV package, Internet (their base speed is now 500Mbs, and I"m on the next tier at the 500Mbps price) and 3 mobile phones, and an Ipad for what I was once paying just for the mobile phones on a different carrier, and Spectrum Mobile uses Verizon.

I also use the Spectrum app for TV, instead of cable boxes, and their recent app upgrade is not only a very nice upgrade from a usability perspective, I believe their picture quality has improved as well.






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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #211 on: January 03, 2023, 02:34:37 PM »
Really seems like an ESPN app problem.  If you're still on the old stick, I would try deleting and reinstalling the app.
I've been watching ESPN / ESPN+ content within the Hulu app.

You could try deleting/reinstalling Hulu.  I started using the ESPN app because the feed is 30 seconds to a minute ahead of Hulu.

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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #212 on: January 05, 2023, 07:56:01 AM »
Got the new 4K max firestick installed and it seems to have fixed the buffering issue so far. I'm also using the USB port on the back of the TV to power the Firestick instead of plugging it into a powerstrip. The firestick should shut off / cool down any time the TV is off now. Optimistic this will give optimal conditions for streaming Cat basketball games this winter.

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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #213 on: May 26, 2023, 02:36:29 PM »
Anyone got a hot link for a router? Getting fiber next week at the new casa and don't really want to lease a router for $12/mo but maybe I should?

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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #214 on: May 26, 2023, 03:39:26 PM »
I would just lease a router, it's gonna be a marginal difference at best if you have a 10k sq/ft house.
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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #215 on: May 26, 2023, 03:40:24 PM »
I would just lease a router, it's gonna be a marginal difference at best if you have a 10k sq/ft house.
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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #216 on: May 26, 2023, 06:08:17 PM »
Tbt isn't a tech guy, you definitely need a nighthawk
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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #217 on: May 26, 2023, 06:10:55 PM »
For real though don't rent that pos, get a two or three point mesh system
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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #218 on: May 26, 2023, 06:18:48 PM »
Unless your house is huge and/or an RF nightmare, you don't need a mesh system.

A nighthawk or similar will work just fine.


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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #219 on: May 26, 2023, 06:44:47 PM »
Yeah yla listen to the boomer lmao
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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #220 on: May 26, 2023, 07:18:19 PM »
I have the google mesh 3x and it whips ass imo


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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #221 on: February 23, 2024, 08:44:06 AM »
I have the google mesh 3x and it whips ass imo


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Is the google mesh still the way to go in Feb 2024? I've been using an "extender/repeater" to get signal to upstairs but after adding a video doorbell, it doesn't seem to be keeping up anymore. Cnet has good reviews for the TP-link mesh. Is it infected with Chinese spyware?

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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #222 on: February 23, 2024, 08:45:00 AM »
Love my Google mesh

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« Reply #223 on: February 23, 2024, 08:50:53 AM »
I have the second gen Google mesh and it has been great. We have 3 stations, one each floor


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Re: Wireless router recommendos
« Reply #224 on: February 23, 2024, 09:12:00 AM »
I have eero mesh.  zero dead spots in my 2 story house.