Wi-Fi in the Sticks!
A bit geeky this, but living rurally I’d put up with dreadful broadband until about 2 years ago then FTTP arrived I think part funded through some rurality fund. (yeah!)
Now despite being bit of a geek I just let them install their standard modem and APs. OK, it worked and the quality of the internet connection was so much better that I didn’t question it however, I’ve been having a few problems and I’ve realised that of course the ISP are using a cheap as chips router that was just Wi-Fi 6. Now with a lot of gadgets in the house - up to 4 kids and their friends all with new devices that’s old tech - I’ve just upgraded to a Uquiti system (no affiliation) and quite a marked difference. Some devices are connecting on Wi-Fi 7 - I’ve setup a separate 2.4G channel for older IOT devices and perhaps its confirmation bias but everything seems snappier.
I’m not sure what the lesson is: Don’t accept what you are given? Upgrading can be good? Keep reviewing your performance?