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We give people $5k for setup (includes PC, though), reimburse cell and internet (and ask them to upgrade) and basically spare no expense on webcam, lighting and

We give people $5k for setup (includes PC, though), reimburse cell and internet (and ask them to upgrade) and basically spare no expense on webcam, lighting and ethernet setup.

wffurr 6y ago
Ethernet setup - do you hire techs and electricians to run cabling? The biggest issue with me for WFH has been the quality of my internet connection and it was entirely on me to get Comcast to come fix my lines and run my own ethernet to my basement "office".
- rogerkirkness 6y ago
  Get a Powerline and ethernet adapter for your laptop. Won't link here due to spam, just search 'Ethernet Powerline' on Amazon.
  - wffurr 6y ago
    Unless you're on an AFCI circuit or split circuits in your house. Or have old wiring. I tried one in my old place and it was really poor - much worse than congested WiFi (dense neighborhood in a large apartment building).
    - ghaff 6y ago
      It can work. I installed one in my dad's old house and it worked like a charm. But when I went to put one in my house a few months ago, I did get it to work, but I had to try various locations of ethernet jacks and power plugs to find a combination that both worked and usefully extended my WiFi.
  - dublinben 6y ago
    According to the incredibly comprehensive "understand Wi-Fi" guide posted here recently, MoCA is likely to be better than powerline adapters.[0] [0]https://www.duckware.com/tech/wifi-in-the-us.html#improvespeed https://www.duckware.com/tech/wifi-in-the-us.html#improvespe...
- ponker 6y ago
  If you intend to work from home then of course hire an electrician (or low voltage contractor, don't even need an electrician) to run an Ethernet cable! If you won't invest $500 in your WFH setup you're missing the forest for the trees.
  - wffurr 6y ago
    The company should be the one hiring the electrician / wiring contractor. Also, joy, hiring contractors. My favorite thing to do with my time.
    - ponker 6y ago
      Why should my employer make permanent improvements to my own house? That would only make sense in a lifetime employment kind of situation. If I have Ethernet run in my house that's going to be usable for 10+ years. Not going to be at my current employer then.

We give people $5k for setup (includes PC, though), reimburse cell and internet (and ask them to upgrade) and basically spare no expense on webcam, lighting and ethernet setup.

wffurr 6y ago

Ethernet setup - do you hire techs and electricians to run cabling? The biggest issue with me for WFH has been the quality of my internet connection and it was entirely on me to get Comcast to come fix my lines and run my own ethernet to my basement "office".

rogerkirkness 6y ago
Get a Powerline and ethernet adapter for your laptop. Won't link here due to spam, just search 'Ethernet Powerline' on Amazon.
- wffurr 6y ago
  Unless you're on an AFCI circuit or split circuits in your house. Or have old wiring. I tried one in my old place and it was really poor - much worse than congested WiFi (dense neighborhood in a large apartment building).
  - ghaff 6y ago
    It can work. I installed one in my dad's old house and it worked like a charm. But when I went to put one in my house a few months ago, I did get it to work, but I had to try various locations of ethernet jacks and power plugs to find a combination that both worked and usefully extended my WiFi.
- dublinben 6y ago
  According to the incredibly comprehensive "understand Wi-Fi" guide posted here recently, MoCA is likely to be better than powerline adapters.[0] [0]https://www.duckware.com/tech/wifi-in-the-us.html#improvespeed https://www.duckware.com/tech/wifi-in-the-us.html#improvespe...
ponker 6y ago
If you intend to work from home then of course hire an electrician (or low voltage contractor, don't even need an electrician) to run an Ethernet cable! If you won't invest $500 in your WFH setup you're missing the forest for the trees.
- wffurr 6y ago
  The company should be the one hiring the electrician / wiring contractor. Also, joy, hiring contractors. My favorite thing to do with my time.
  - ponker 6y ago
    Why should my employer make permanent improvements to my own house? That would only make sense in a lifetime employment kind of situation. If I have Ethernet run in my house that's going to be usable for 10+ years. Not going to be at my current employer then.