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Advice on Improving a Wifi-Mesh -> Ethernet Setup?

My streamer connects to an ethernet port of a Netgear Orbi satellite. It's a modified Allo Digione Signature mounted on a USBridge Signature, both powered by an Allo Shanti LPS.

The Orbi is a stock unit powered by a Teradak LPS. I've noticed a significant jump using John Swenson's technique to "ground" the stock SMPS. The LPS provided further improvements but were not as dramatic as introducing the grounding adapter.

If I intend to take things one step forward, which would make the most sense in my system? 

1. An "audiophile" switch that supposedly reclocks and improves the signal.

2. Some type of filter or isolation to reduce noise (Gigafoil, ENO, FMC, etc.).

3. Modifying/Replacing the Orbi.

Thanks in advance!

serancien
soix
10,270 posts
 

What Ethernet cable are you using?

david_ten
5,480 posts
 

@serancien   My Orbi Pro sits on an SR Tranquility Base (active and passive) as does the Keces Power Supply. Both the Orbi Pro and Keces are grounded. You don't mention the Orbi model, so I don't know how many ports it has. If you have an unused ethernet port, use that to ground the Orbi.  

erik_squires
16,839 posts
 

1.  use a phone or PC based Wifi analyzer (free!) to ensure your wifi is strong and on a clean channel.

2. Treat your damn room appropriately.

david_ten
5,480 posts
 

Netgear has a robust network app and web interface. Alerts are automatically sent if there are any issues. 

mitch2
4,315 posts
 

I've noticed a significant jump using John Swenson's technique to "ground" the stock SMPS. The LPS provided further improvements but were not as dramatic as introducing the grounding adapter.

I am curious what "significant jump" or specific sonic improvements did you notice from grounding and then from adding the LPS, and what are you currently trying to improve that would have you consider replacing your Orbi system?  I have an Orbi mesh system too and I am not hearing or aware of any specific sonic problems as my system is quiet except for the music playing.  Is there a specific noise problem you are trying to overcome?  I own the ENO and Gigafoil as well as fiber/converters and the Bonn switch and none of those things make  a significant sonic difference in my system (i.e., it sounded good before installing them and it sounds just as good after).

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