Top Reasons to Upgrade Your Network This Summer
Stop Connectivity Issues From Ruining Your BBQs or Pool Parties
In Portland, we make the most of every square inch of our properties. From hosting a summer dinner on the patio to checking the score of the Timbers game by the fire pit to taking a morning video call from the deck, your lifestyle doesn’t stop at the back door. Neither should your technology.
You’ve likely experienced the frustration of your music stuttering the moment you step outside, or your phone’s data bars vanishing as soon as you sit in the garden. Consumer-grade routers are powerful, but they aren't built to punch through the heavy insulation, high-efficiency windows, and siding that make up your home. To get the performance you expect, you need to extend your network with purpose-built outdoor access points.
Your outdoor Wi-Fi is a vital part of your home’s infrastructure, so if you’re experiencing connectivity issues, a network upgrade is key to summertime fun. Keep reading to learn more!
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Enjoy a Seamless Handoff Experience
The biggest mistake in outdoor networking is simply boosting a weak signal, which can often lead to a disjointed experience where your streaming device tries to cling to a faint indoor signal even when you are standing right next to a patio speaker.
To prioritize a seamless handoff, we use outdoor access points and a centralized network controller. Your devices transition between your indoor router and outdoor access point instantly. You can start a FaceTime call in the kitchen and walk all the way to the pool or the back fence without a single skip or dropped connection. Your home becomes one single, invisible bubble of high-speed data.
Built for the Elements, Hidden by Design
Outdoor access points face challenges that your office router never will, including surviving our persistent Oregon rain, freezing winter temperatures, and intense summer UV exposure.
We utilize weather-resistant gear with robust, UV-stabilized enclosures designed to last for years in the Pacific Northwest climate. Best of all, these aren't bulky industrial boxes, either. Whether tucked under the eaves or color-matched to your siding, the devices remain discreet once mounted and provide maximum coverage.
4 Reasons Why Property-Wide Wi-Fi Coverage Matters
Having great connectivity once you step outside is about so much more than just checking email on a lounge chair:
- Reliable Entertainment: High-definition TVs and streaming audio require substantial bandwidth. A dedicated outdoor connection ensures your 4K movie or high-res playlist plays without buffering, even if the rest of the family is gaming indoors.
- Smart Device Performance: Your security cameras, smart doorbells, and irrigation controllers depend on a stable signal. When these devices have a strong outdoor anchor, they respond faster and stay online consistently.
- Work from Anywhere: If you enjoy the productivity of a fresh-air office, you need a connection that can handle video calls and large file transfers while you work on the patio or by the pool. Outdoor Wi-Fi gives you the freedom to move your workspace to the porch or a detached studio without sacrificing speed.
- The Guest Experience: When you entertain, your network load increases. Outdoor access points allow your guests to stay connected and share memories without slowing down your indoor smart home systems.
Outdoor Entertainment Demands Better Wi-Fi
If you have a pool, a detached garage, or a large backyard, relying on an indoor network is a recipe for frustration. We design and install outdoor Wi-Fi setups that offer the same speed and reliability you enjoy in your living room. By utilizing Power over Ethernet (PoE) solutions, we can place access points exactly where they are needed most.
Is your Wi-Fi stopping at the back door? Book a network assessment today!