TP-Link

We choose TP-Link equipment for its strong reputation in home networking:

• TP-Link’s routers and mesh systems deliver improved WiFi speeds, handle more connected devices and support advanced standards such as WiFi 6.
• Their mesh systems (for example, in the Deco series) support seamless roaming (same network name/password across the house) to eliminate dead zones.
• TP-Link also support smart-home integration, device management via apps, and future-proofing for high-speed broadband.

In short: for homeowners in Portaferry wanting strong, unified WiFi coverage across the house (and perhaps garden, out-building or workshop) we trust TP-Link.

For properties with high demands (many devices, streaming, gaming, remote office, large coverage area) we often specify Netgear hardware.

• Netgear’s mesh WiFi systems provide whole-home coverage, excellent performance for streaming/gaming and are built to support many devices simultaneously.
• Their routers routinely support the latest standards (WiFi 6, WiFi 7), multi-gig backhaul, strong wired-lan ports and high throughput.

Thus, for larger homes around Portaferry or more demanding network loads, Netgear offers a premium solution.

For wired infrastructure, switches, PoE distribution (particularly where security cameras, access control or smart-home devices are involved), we use LevelOne gear:

• The LevelOne brand is focused on connectivity solutions covering wireless access points, PoE switches, network adapters and robust network infrastructure gear for both home and commercial settings.
• Using LevelOne for wired backbone ensures that when WiFi alone isn’t sufficient (due to distance, walls, interference or high-traffic devices), we have strong, dependable wiring and network switching to underpin the system.

For example: placing a LevelOne PoE switch in a utility area feeding access-points, CCTV NVRs, smart-hub devices, etc.