Mesh Wi-Fi routers for small homes

Mesh Wi-Fi routers for small homes

Most internet service providers, when they install the internet at our homes, do so using very low-quality modems. The Wi-Fi capabilities on these modems are not the best, with most not being capable of streaming content to multiple devices simultaneously. Some of these routers are not even powerful enough to cast a Wi-Fi signal that covers the whole house. Mesh Wi-Fi systems help solve all these problems and more. We’ve picked the best ones from Amazon to help you out.

TP-Link Deco E4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System

The TP-Link Deco E4 comes with Wi-Fi Dead-zone Killer, meaning it uses a system of units to achieve a whole-home Wi-Fi coverage, thereby eliminating weak signal areas once and for all. This applies to all styles of home, including ranch style, multi-storeyed and L-shaped homes. It provides a seamless experience, ensuring that all the units work together to form a unified network with a single network name, so phones automatically stay connected as the router hands them off to one another based on signal strength. The Mesh System can go up to 1167 Mbps, with not just high speeds but also stable connections. The brand claims that it can handle traffic from even the busiest of networks, providing lag-free connections for up to 100 devices. That’s overkill for most small offices, let alone the standard house!  

Tenda Nova MW3 Whole Home Mesh Router WiFi System

Tenda Nova MW3 Whole Home Mesh Router WiFi System can stream content to 50+ devices and covers an area of 1000-1500sq.ft using a single router. The kit comes with two routers and helps not only extend the range of your Wi-Fi but also its strength and overall quality. The system provides easy management tools which allow you to build a seamless Wi-Fi system and also add more routers if needed, all with a few simple clicks.

Netgear Orbi RBK20-100INS Tri-Band Router Home Wi-Fi System

The Netgear Orbi RBK20-100INS Tri-Band Router Home Wi-Fi System is a modular mesh Wi-Fi system. You can buy it as a kit of one, two or three mesh routers, and even add more individual units at a later date if needed. This router supports AC2200 speeds, which is roughly 2.2Gbps. This means that you can easily stream HD content to a large number of devices, in any corner of your house.

Google Nest WiFi – 4×4 AC2200 Wi-Fi Mesh System

The Google Wi-Fi Mesh System comes with 4400 sq. ft Coverage, meaning it will cover your entire house and provide high-speed internet to every corner. It comes in a pack of two and can be arranged as you please, depending on the coverage, range, shape and size of your house. The installation and set up process of this Wi-Fi mesh System is very easy, and honestly, you should be done in a matter of minutes. Google claims under 15 minutes. All you have to do is download Google Home, plug the first router into the modem and set it up. After that, any additional mesh routers you add are usually just a question of powering them on and tapping on them in the app. 

ASUS ZenWiFi AX Whole-Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System (XT8)

The ASUS ZenWiFi comes with whole-home coverage, providing high-speed tri-band internet along with maintaining a stable Wi-Fi connection throughout the house. The ASUS ZenWiFi AX system consists of a pair of ASUS AX6600 Wi-Fi 6 routers, featuring unique technologies that give you superfast, reliable and secure WiFi connections both inside and outside your home. It comes with true 8K Streaming. Uniquely, ZenWiFi AX also lets you choose how you name your WiFi networks, meaning you can give a single name for everything or separate names for each frequency band. The choice is all yours. It offers a total bandwidth of up to 6600 Mbps, and it's up to 2.2X faster than the standard routers (based on the company’s claims). It means you can enjoy zoom parties without having to worry about a shoddy internet connection. 

Linksys Velop WiFi 6 AX 5300 4×4 Mu-Mimo Mesh Router

The Linksys Velop comes with Intelligent Mesh Technology, which, combined with WiFi 6, delivers high WiFi speeds to every corner of your home, including outdoor areas. It has Next-generation OFDMA (orthogonal frequency-division multiple access), which increases efficiency in high-density scenarios, delivering high-speed WiFi to multiple devices simultaneously. This means everyone in your house could be doing different things on their phone and laptop while you peacefully game on your console with friends. It comes with Linksys Shield, which has greater control of your network and can protect your family against online security risks. You will gain access to Parental Controls, so you can easily manage your family’s connected life and selectively filter content, manage screen time on specific devices, and even pause the internet during family time.  

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