Questioning my current setup

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I’m wondering if the way I’ve setup my network needs to be different. This is my current setup (all wired connection):

T-Mobile gateway — Linksys mesh router — Apple TV —

The mesh router broadcasts the WiFi signal that allows 2 phones, 3 iPads, 2 computers, 2 watches, and 1 thermostat to connect to internet. The Apple TV also acts as a Home Hub mainly the thermostat

I wonder if I should change to the following setup or does it not matter (all wired)

T-Mobile gateway — Apple TV — Linksys mesh router —

Essentially the difference is should I connect the Apple TV directly to the gateway or should I connect the Linksys directly to the gateway?

nc1037 · Answer

I think it’s OK as it is, if everything is working. I don’t even know if it would work the other way, Isn’t the Apple TV communicating with the thermostat via the Linksys Wi-Fi? Another way to look at it: If you didn’t have the T-Mobile gateway, and you had a cable modem instead, that is how you would have connected everything. (Cable modem - router - Apple TV)

I recommend setting a really strong password on your T-Mobile Admin account, and the T-Mobile network, and set the network to Hidden. In the app, select the network. Scroll down to turn on Hidden and tap Save.

Edited to add: You should also have strong passwords for the Linksys, and consider making the Linksys Wi-Fi network(s) hidden.

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