A home or office Wi-Fi system that uses several linked access points to spread one strong, continuous wireless network across a whole space.
A traditional setup relies on a single router, which may leave weak spots in large buildings, multi-storey homes, or spaces with thick walls. A mesh Wi-Fi system uses a main unit connected to the internet plus additional nodes placed around the building. The nodes communicate with each other and appear as a single network, so devices switch to the strongest node automatically as people move around.
For example, a guesthouse with rooms across three floors could use mesh Wi-Fi so guests stay connected in every room and on the terrace, rather than switching between separate extenders with different network names. Mesh systems are managed through simple apps. Performance is best when nodes are connected with Ethernet cables or placed within good range of one another, and businesses should keep a separate guest network.
The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given time, usually measured in bits per second.
Mesh NetworkA network in which devices, or nodes, connect directly to multiple other nodes and relay data for each other.
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