Generator • Wi-Fi + Ethernet planning

Home Network Setup Planner

Generate a practical home network plan with realistic router class, mesh or access point counts, switch sizing, cabling suggestions, and a deployment checklist you can copy into your notes or shopping list.

Build your setup

Enter your space and device profile. The generator assumes typical drywall coverage, then adjusts for dense materials, floors, and weak spots. All recommendations stay conservative rather than optimistic.

Use total conditioned space. Range: 300 to 10,000 sq ft.
Enter advertised download speed. The planner uses rounded tiers.
Count desktops, TVs, consoles, NAS units, printers, and future Ethernet runs.
Include phones, tablets, cameras, thermostats, speakers, and appliances.
Count separate spots with weak or unstable Wi-Fi today.

Ready to generate a plan.

Recommended setup

Use this as a starting blueprint. The recommendation favors stable coverage, headroom for device growth, and simple maintenance.

Router class
Waiting for input
Coverage design
Router placement recommendation will appear here.
Switch sizing
Switch size and spare port guidance will appear here.
Cabling
Cable type and backhaul guidance will appear here.

Shopping list

  • Generate a plan to see hardware recommendations.

Placement notes

  • Placement and backhaul guidance will appear here.

Network layout

  • SSID, IP range, and segmentation notes will appear here.

Setup checklist

  • A staged checklist will appear here after generation.

Copy-friendly summary

No plan generated yet.

Copy tools activate after a plan is generated.

How it works

The planner converts a few real-world constraints into a stable home network outline. It intentionally rounds up hardware guidance when a borderline case could lead to congestion or weak coverage.

Coverage assumptions

  1. Home size sets the baseline coverage area.
  2. Extra floors, dense materials, dead zones, and outdoor coverage increase the recommended access point count.
  3. Ethernet backhaul lowers the risk of mesh performance loss and is preferred whenever more than one node is needed.

Capacity assumptions

  1. Internet speed, usage profile, and device counts determine the router class and Wi-Fi generation target.
  2. Wired device count is expanded with spare ports for growth, uplinks, and infrastructure devices.
  3. Recommendations use rounded tiers like 8-port and 16-port switches to avoid edge-case shortages.

Planning note: this generator is for general home networking and not a substitute for an on-site RF survey, electrician advice, or ISP-specific installation requirements.