Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried a mesh kit in my garden office last year, hoping for a quick fix, but the signal just tanked once it hit the old stucco walls. Ended up trenching a low-voltage conduit and pulling ethernet through—bit of a weekend project, but the connection’s rock solid now. Sometimes the straightforward route really is the most sustainable, even if it’s a bit more work. Plus, fewer gadgets means less electronic waste down the line, which is always a win in my book.
Funny how those “quick fixes” rarely end up being quick, right? I’ve seen so many clients try mesh kits and then get frustrated when the signal just fizzles out—old walls are notorious for that. Honestly, running ethernet might not be glamorous, but it’s such a game-changer. Plus, it keeps the space looking tidy without extra gadgets everywhere. Love that you mentioned the sustainability angle too... less clutter, less waste. Sometimes the old-school approach just works better.
- Totally get what you mean about ethernet—ran a cable out to my shed and it’s been rock solid, no more random dropouts.
- Only thing is, drilling through brick was a pain... but worth it for the speed.
- Curious, did anyone try powerline adapters before going full ethernet? Wondering if they’re any good with older wiring.
Curious, did anyone try powerline adapters before going full ethernet? Wondering if they’re any good with older wiring.
Tried powerline once in a 70s house—let’s just say the results were... unpredictable. Sometimes fast, sometimes slower than dial-up. Ethernet’s a pain to install but it’s the gold standard if you want zero headaches.
I’ve seen a lot of people get excited about powerline adapters, but in practice, they’re just not reliable in older homes. I mean, I get the appeal—no crawling around with cables or drilling holes. But if your place has old wiring (and let’s be real, most houses built before the 80s do), you’re basically rolling the dice every time you try to stream or work. I tried setting one up for a client’s studio in a mid-century bungalow and it was a mess—random disconnects, weird lag, and sometimes it just wouldn’t work at all.
Ethernet is a pain, yeah, but once it’s in, you can forget about it. No more wondering if the signal will drop right when you’re presenting to a client or on a call. I’d say if you care about stability—even if it’s a hassle to install—it’s worth the investment. At least you won’t be rearranging your furniture every week trying to chase a better signal.
