{"id":20123,"date":"2022-03-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/?p=20123"},"modified":"2022-04-04T18:35:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T22:35:58","slug":"best-mesh-wifi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zolo.ca\/blog\/best-mesh-wifi","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Best Mesh Wi-Fi System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

Gone is dial-up internet and hard copy DVDs. We no longer have to commute to work, and if your child can\u2019t go to school due to illness, they can keep learning from home. Thanks to the magic of fast Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We use the internet for almost everything, from earning a living working from home to providing online learning for our children, not to mention streaming, gaming, Facetiming, and more. Because the internet has become such an essential part of our lives, it\u2019s vital to have good Wi-Fi performance that can support multiple devices Zooming, streaming, slacking, and Netflixing all at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While most traditional Wi-Fi routers are suitable for the average home, if your house is very large or very old with thick plaster walls, you may find that your standard router provides spotty coverage in areas furthest from the source. In this case, a mesh Wi-Fi system could be the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is a Mesh Wi-Fi System?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A mesh Wi-Fi system consists of two parts. First, the main router behaves precisely like a traditional router. It receives internet access from the modem and broadcasts the internet as part of a Wi-Fi network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second part of a mesh Wi-Fi system is the additional routers, or nodes, that connect to the main access point wirelessly. The nodes don\u2019t require an ethernet cord to connect, and you only need access to a plug to power the device. Once the node is connected to the main router, it will amplify or repeat the Wi-Fi signal to the furthest areas of your home. All nodes communicate with each other, and your device will automatically connect to the node with the strongest signal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mesh Wi-Fi systems do not act like range extenders, which each have a separate Wi-Fi network, and require your device to switch between networks. Instead, mesh Wi-Fi nodes all share the same network, preventing your device from hanging as it changes from node to node. As a result, it is a seamless, fast, easy-to-set-up experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Benefits of Mesh Wi-Fi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While mesh Wi-Fi is intriguing, where it stands out from a traditional router or router and range extender is its functionality and features. Here are the top qualities of a mesh Wi-Fi system and what you should consider when choosing your mesh Wi-Fi system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n