Unlimited Budget WiFi at My New House
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Get a 15-day free trial for unlimited backup at backblaze.com Use code LINUS and get 25% off GlassWire at lmg.gg The construction at my new "smart" house is underway, and while it's nowhere near move-in ready, we HAD to try out the sick new Ruckus and Ubiquiti-powered WiFi setup. It's gonna blow your mind. Buy Ruckus R750 Wireless AP On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy Ruckus Wireless ZoneFlex T710 Outdoor Wireless AP On Amazon (PAID LINK): geni.us On Newegg (PAID LINK): geni.us Buy a UniFi Switch Pro 24 PoE: lmg.gg Buy Cabling From Infinite Cables: lmg.gg Buy Fluke Network Testers: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:35 Backstory 2:57 The Game Plan 4:16 Outdoor WAPs (T710) 5:50 Tracing & Terminating Cables 6:54 The Switch 7:15 Ruckus Unleashed 8:16 Testing Outdoor WAP Range 9:02 Indoor WAPs (R750) 11:45 Preliminary Testing 12:28 The Final Test 14:37 Testing w/ a Single WAP 16:02 Outro
Unlimited Budget WiFi at My New House is a high energy, flagship style tech showcase where Linus testing and deploys an extensive WiFi upgrade across a large new home. The video opens with backstory on why the speaker is moving from a previous, smaller setup to a sprawling three-story residence with concrete between floors that cripples signal strength. The plan is laid out: deploy eight access points including outdoor Ruckus T710s, indoor Ruckus R750s, and a PoE switch from Ubiquiti to create a robust, multi-floor, and outdoor WiFi fabric designed to cover every nook of the property. The host discusses trade-offs between WiFi generations, choosing WiFi 6 capable equipment for high client density and future proofing, while acknowledging availability and physical constraints of the site. Throughout, there is emphasis on practical installation details, such as cable routing, weather sealing, tone tracing for cable runs, and the importance of a low voltage contractor for clean wiring. The segment also contrasts previous experiences with Ubiquiti and Ruckus gear, explaining why this project prioritizes Ruckus for its higher performance with many clients and the desire for edge-to-edge coverage over brute-force single-point speed. The narrative crescendos with a step-by-step rollout plan and an upfront cost emphasis, framing the project as a serious but entertaining demonstration of what an “unlimited budget” network upgrade looks like in a modern, tech-forward home.
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Questions answered
- What was the primary motivation behind upgrading to eight wireless access points in the new house?
- The motivation was to achieve full-coverage, high-performance WiFi throughout a large home with concrete floors and a big backyard, ensuring reliable smart home control and multi-room, multi-floor connectivity.
- Which technologies and brands were highlighted for outdoor and indoor APs, and why?
- Outdoor APs used were Ruckus T710s due to coverage needs and availability, while indoor APs were Ruckus R750s for WiFi 6 performance and high client capacity, chosen to maximize range and reliability across multiple floors.
- What testing approach did the video use to validate WiFi performance?
- The video compares pre-upgrade and post-upgrade speeds, performs on-site range tests from various rooms including outdoor areas, and runs speed tests while moving around the house to gauge real-world performance.
- What role did the fiber/ethernet infrastructure play in the upgrade strategy?
- A robust physical network was essential; a 10G backbone and PoE switches were deployed to power and connect all access points, with careful cable management and waterproofing considerations for long-term reliability.