Big Houses, Solid Networks in Encino

Encino homes tend to be large, and that is the first thing I think about. A single router cannot cover a two-story house with a guesthouse, a pool house and a three-car garage. The signal fades long before it reaches the far end of the lot.

Covering a large property

For a big house, I start with the Wi-Fi plan, not the router. I decide where wired access points should go so every floor and the back patio get a good signal, then run cable to each one. A detached guesthouse or studio gets its own cable if the distance allows, or a point-to-point link if it does not. Everything comes back to one rack or shelf so you can find it later.

Cameras fit the same thinking. A big lot has long fences, side yards and a driveway gate. I choose wired cameras that cover the approaches and the entry points, and I set up a recorder that keeps footage so you can pull it up on your phone.

Hills and older homes

South of Ventura the land rises toward Encino Hills, and some of those homes sit on hillsides with several levels. North of the boulevard you find older ranch houses and some Spanish-style homes with thick plaster walls. Plaster and wire lath block Wi-Fi badly, which is one more reason I prefer to put access points in the rooms people use and wire them.

Offices on Ventura

There are many small professional offices along Ventura Boulevard. A small office usually needs a router, a switch, reliable Wi-Fi and a spot for a printer or a small server. I set that up cleanly and show you how to find each piece.

If you are on the other side of the 405 from me, it is still a short drive. Ask for a walkthrough and I will come look at the property with you.