People love to talk up mesh systems, but honestly, nothing beats a direct line if you want zero headaches.
Couldn’t agree more—there’s just no substitute for a hardwired connection, especially if you care about consistent speeds and low latency. I went the full Cat6a route out to my pool house last year. It was a pain (trenching through clay soil is not for the faint of heart), but now I can stream 4K movies out there without a single hiccup. Mesh systems are fine for some layouts, but in my experience, they start to struggle with distance and interference—especially in properties with thick walls or lots of landscaping.
Extenders are even worse. I tried one as a stopgap and the signal dropped every time someone used the blender inside. If you’re already investing in your home, it just makes sense to do it right the first time—even if it means getting dirty and sore for a few days. Plus, running conduit means you can always upgrade later without digging again. Little details like that make all the difference if you’re thinking long-term.
