Step 4

Correct Home Network Walkthrough

Watch this short walkthrough so you can understand what a proper home network layout should look like before comparing it to your own setup.

Switch photo

Switch

Second mesh hardwired photo

2nd Mesh Hardwired

What this video should cover

  • How service gets from the ISP to the modem
  • How the router distributes the connection
  • When a switch is used
  • How wired devices and Wi‑Fi devices fit into the layout
  • What a correct basic setup looks like before troubleshooting

Once your network is set up correctly, you are ready to start troubleshooting for bottlenecks.

Next, you’ll begin the first bottleneck test with a hardwired speed test from a PC or laptop.

Continue to Hardwired Speed Test

This step establishes a clean baseline before comparing wired performance to Wi‑Fi performance.