Even The Best Mesh Wi-Fi System Can Be Easily Improved With A Simple Cable

If you want your mesh system to deliver even faster speeds, try this router upgrade.

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Once you've switched to mesh Wi-Fi, it's tough to go back. Standalone routers can get the job done and may actually be superior in some circumstances, namely if you want to shove all your smart home accessories over to the slower but far-reaching 2.4GHz band. A mesh system eliminates dead zones, however, and keeps speeds more consistent, which is often more important on a daily basis. A state-of-the-art smart home doesn't count for much if your phone or laptop can't get a decent signal in the basement.

To get the most out of mesh technology, you do have to learn certain principles. Chief among these is router placement — you want to maximize coverage without accidentally slowing things downor breaking the mesh entirely. If you stash a router in a...

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