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    Home Wifi

    Senior faster internet.

    Position router

    • Center of home.
    • Off the floor.
    • Away from microwave.
    • Senior simple fix.
    • Free.
    • Improves speed.

    Mesh wifi

    • Eero, Nest Wifi.
    • $200-$500 set.
    • Whole-home coverage.
    • Senior dead zones gone.
    • App management.
    • Worth large homes.

    Test speed

    • Fast.com free.
    • Test from each room.
    • Senior find weak spots.
    • Speedtest.net.
    • Free.
    • Show ISP if slow.

    Restart routine

    • Unplug router monthly.
    • Wait 30 seconds.
    • Plug back.
    • Senior fixes most issues.
    • Free.
    • Schedule reminder.

    Replace old

    • Router 5+ years = old.
    • WiFi 6 worth upgrade.
    • $100-$200.
    • Senior speed huge.
    • Buy own vs ISP rental.
    • Save monthly fee.

    ISP help

    • Call if persistent slow.
    • Senior request tech.
    • Free service.
    • May upgrade modem.
    • Negotiate price.
    • Threaten cancel.

    Mesh wifi = senior whole-home

    $200 mesh wifi set (Eero/Nest) = senior whole-home coverage no dead zones. Plus center-position router + monthly restart + replace 5+ year routers. Test fast.com per room. Buy own router save ISP rental. Most senior internet upgrade.