If you have rooms where the WiFi is weak, you have probably heard that a mesh system fixes it. Sometimes it does. Here is how to tell.
What it is
A normal setup has one router sending out the signal. A mesh system has a main unit plus extra units placed around the house. They work together as one network, so your devices move between them without you doing anything.
You may need mesh if
- You have a larger home, or several floors
- Some rooms always have a weak signal, even after moving the router
- You are using older range extenders that create a separate network
- Thick walls or an awkward layout block the signal
You may not need it if
- You live in a smaller home or apartment
- Your router is simply old, badly placed, or in a cabinet
- Your internet plan itself is slow, which mesh cannot fix
Placement matters more than the box
Each extra unit needs a decent signal from the main one, so putting it in the dead zone itself does not work. Spacing them out, with a good link to the main unit, makes the difference. A cable between units usually makes it faster still.
Before spending money, it is worth finding out what the actual problem is. We test your coverage, tell you whether you need mesh, and set it up if you do. See our WiFi setup service, or start with 7 things to try first.