Despite the internet service
providers’ constant efforts to provide their customers with
high-speed WiFi connections, the wireless router remained pretty much the same.
With your WiFi slowing down, your work slows down too. The streaming movies
along with the research work and other activities face interruptions which we,
of course, hate the most. Besides, you also have some dead zones at your place
where the signal won’t reach, such as any corner or room in your house.
Surprisingly, you can fix these issues by switching to a mesh WiFi router
system.
What exactly is Mesh WiFi?
The popularity of smart home
devices and streaming media services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hotstar
have made high-speed
internet connection a must. To cover your entire home with
reliable internet, WiFi system like Mesh is at your resort. The mesh WiFi
system is basically a router that connects directly to your modem and a series
of satellite modules, or nodes, that you place throughout your house. A
wireless mesh network uses multiple network devices to ensure adequate coverage
of a large area. This system is the latest upgrade for home WiFi networks.
Also, it has been used for years in large places where a secure network is critical,
like military bases and businesses.
Benefits of Mesh Routers
Solves Network Issue
The most obvious benefit is
increased WiFi coverage. This solution is mostly for the big houses or oddly
shaped apartments, or areas that span several floors. The modular nature of
mesh networks let you expand your network when you need it to. The coverage is
seamless when moving between access points. With the regular router, you will
need to configure both networks and make sure the connection is bridged
properly. However, the mesh network system is modern and easy to use.
Easy Setup and App-Based Network Management
The most important feature of
Mesh routers is that they provide easy network access. Most of the mesh routers
are automated, allowing easy management through a mobile app, even when you are
not at home. The users can also scan their internet speeds, cut off WiFi access
to certain networks, create and test networks and so on.
More Secure
Apart from easy management, mesh
router kits come with good security support. The easy management can help you
keep your mesh router safe. Many also automatically check and install firmware
updates.
Streamline Connections
In the traditional routers,
devices like range extenders are used to repeat signal so WiFi can be accessed.
For this, many extenders require you to create a separate network, with a
separate name, which also means you have to switch WiFi connections, sometimes
manually. While on the other hand, the mesh router does not require constant
reconnection, even as you move from room to room.
More Robust Than a Simple Router
A wireless mesh network is
designed to handle high volumes of traffic in a big area. All traffic and route
handling are automatic so you will have no need for QoS scheduling when you
want to play any game or watch something on Netflix. The simple router, on the
other hand, is complicated and less secure with frequent issues in network
issues.
