A standard router is often less hassle to set up than a mesh network. For something that "just works," a typical router might be the best option. Set it up once, make sure updates are automatically ...

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Which mesh Wi-Fi is best? Getting WiFi installed at home can be a bit of a pain, especially using the traditional wireless router and modem included in most home WiFi systems. However, many decide to ...

Mesh Wi-Fi works well in many applications, but it has its limitations.