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In response to "I know I'm not around much lately (work is crazy; we'll be in the news soon) but can you please indulge me with some tech support?" by amanda

Test internet speeds by plugging laptop directly into the router and going to speedtest.net. Then check wifi strength around the house -- nm*

Posted by budice Jul 12 '19, 05:49

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Also, theres special wifi routers to handle simultaneous device streams. mimo -- (link) - budice Jul 12, 05:52
yup this is definitely step 1 -- nm - decline Jul 12, 05:51 4
- below. I don't have plugs for ethernet on my machines so I think step one is "buy a dongle." (don't I work in IT?) -- nm - amanda Jul 12, 05:55 3
  - laptop should have one, yes dongle is fine -- nm - budice Jul 12, 05:59 2
    - I'm continually surprised how many of our newer models don't. Most prevalent with the thinner, tablety type units of course -- nm - oblique Jul 12, 05:59 1
      - yeah, I'm a walking commuter and really value a lighter machine. we use usbc to dock so I don't need ethernet at work. I picked the lightest machine I - amanda Jul 12, 06:03

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