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Data distribution system

2 years ago

Hi, any idea what is a reasonable amount to pay to have full data / tv system installed in a 4-bed house, with 8 x data & tv points, 3 x wifi routers and a data cabinet? Netgear / Unifi / CT100 / Triax. For equipment and installation in London. Thanks in advance...

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Richard L
2 years ago
Is a wifi mesh homehub or similar out of the question?

Sounds like you're going to spend large amounts of money on something potentially simple.

Gigabit inbound, then a BT contract which guarantees connectivity + extra mesh discs and jobs a goodun.

Like those episodes of Grand Designs from 10 years ago putting miles of data cable in new houses to find out wifi and mesh configs are good enough and simpler down the line?
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