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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Anthony Spadafora

What is a mesh Wi-Fi router, and do you need one?

Mesh Wi-Fi router.

A mesh Wi-Fi system is the perfect upgrade for your home network as it eliminates Wi-Fi dead zones while giving you a strong connection in every room of your house. Even better, unlike with one of the best Wi-Fi extenders, you end up with a seamless Wi-Fi network throughout your entire home so you won’t need to worry about switching networks as you move from room to room.

If you’re planning to move from an apartment into a house, your current Wi-Fi router likely won’t cut it when it comes to filling every room with a strong signal. Instead if you have a large home — at least 3,000 square feet — or one with an odd layout that has more than two stories or brick walls in its interior, then you’re probably going to encounter Wi-Fi dead zones. If this is the case, then your home could be the perfect candidate for a mesh Wi-Fi system.

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