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Network design
Coverage plan, equipment selection and rack layout matched to the property and how it is used.
Service
Home networks and WiFi that reach every corner.
A planned network is the foundation for everything else in the house. Yosemite Tech designs and installs wired backbones, managed switching and access points placed by survey, inside and out.
Overview
Most WiFi problems in large homes come from the same place: a consumer router doing a job it was never built for, mesh units hopping wirelessly through walls, and no wiring behind any of it.
We start with the building. Where people work, stream and spend time, what the walls are made of, how far the outbuildings are. Then we design a network to match: a proper rack, wired backhaul to every access point, and coverage on the patio, the pool and the far end of the garden.
What is included
Home Networking and WiFi, start to finish
Every project is scoped to the property. These are the pieces we usually cover.
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Wired backbone
Cat6 and fiber runs, patch panels and a clean, labeled rack in a ventilated location.
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Access points by survey
Indoor and outdoor access points placed where they are needed, with wired backhaul, not wireless hops.
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Separate networks
Guest, household and device networks kept apart so cameras and smart devices stay off the main network.
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Outbuildings and acreage
Point-to-point links and fiber to guest houses, barns, pool houses and gates.
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Remote management
Monitored equipment and remote access so most issues are fixed without a site visit.
Platforms we work with
- Ubiquiti UniFi
- Araknis
- Ruckus
- Access Networks
- Cisco Meraki
- Pakedge
- Middle Atlantic
- WattBox
Process
How a project runs
Clear scope, clean install, documented handover.
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Survey
A conversation and a site visit. How the property is used, what exists and what the schedule looks like.
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Design
A written proposal with equipment, locations and pricing, coordinated with your builder and trades.
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Install
Rough-in, mounting, programming and testing, done cleanly and documented.
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Handover and support
A walkthrough, documentation and ongoing support after the job is done.
FAQ
Common questions
Why is my WiFi bad in a big house?
Usually because one router or a chain of wireless mesh units is covering more space than it can. Thick walls, long distances and many connected devices all reduce performance. The fix is wired access points placed by survey and a managed network behind them.
Is mesh WiFi good enough?
Consumer mesh is fine for small homes. In large homes each wireless hop cuts speed, so mesh units placed far apart slow everything down. A wired backbone with access points avoids that.
Can you extend WiFi to a guest house or outbuilding?
Yes. Outbuildings are connected with buried fiber or Cat6 where possible, or with point-to-point wireless links where trenching is not practical.
Which network brands do you install?
Ubiquiti UniFi, Araknis, Ruckus, Access Networks, Cisco Meraki and Pakedge, chosen for the size of the property and how it will be managed.
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Tell us about the property.
Location, rough scope and timeline is plenty to start.