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[quote=Anonymous]Regarding wireless networking:  is there any existing network wiring in the house, or is installing network wiring a possibility?  The ideal situation for whole-house wireless coverage is to have multiple access points wired back to a central switch and a wireless controller (which could be built into one or more of the access points) to manage everything.  The mesh systems that exist are just hacks to deal with houses that lack network wiring (and have many disadvantages).  Ideally, you would also hard-wire things that rarely move, like desktop computers and printers.  The latter would leave more wireless bandwidth available for things that actually do move.

If this is possible, then go that route.  Look at Ubiquiti, Ruckus, Aruba, and Cisco for access point options.  One AP, centerally located, per floor is usually a good starting point, depending upon the construction and design of the house.

As for the 300 vs. 600 mbps speeds:  this won't matter much for casual browsing.  You will notice it if you regularly transfer large files.  Are these download speeds or symmetric speeds?  If the upload speeds are slower, the 600 mbps service might be worthwhile if it comes with a higher upload speed.[/quote]

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