Your Guide to Choosing the Best Mesh Wi-Fi

Frustrated by slow Wi-Fi speeds and disconnections at home? It's time to upgrade to mesh Wi-Fi. With numerous brands and models available, how do you choose the right one? In this guide, we cover everything you need to know about mesh Wi-Fi routers.

Why Choose Mesh Wi-Fi Over Traditional Wi-Fi?

Traditional router networks typically rely on a star-shaped topology, where a single central router connects to multiple devices. As more devices join the network, the load on the central router grows, leading to reduced performance and limited signal coverage.

To address this, repeaters and bridges were introduced between routers and terminal devices, forming a tree network. However, signal strength diminishes during transmission, switching to bridge networks requires changing Wi-Fi connections, and issues with child nodes can affect subsequent ones.

Then emerged mesh Wi-Fi technology. In this system, multiple devices connect and communicate with one another, thereby creating a mesh network structure. This configuration offers several distinct advantages over the previous two architectures:

• Nodes can be added or removed flexibly according to user requirements for signal coverage. Such a high level of adaptability is not achievable with traditional Wi-Fi systems.

• All nodes operate under the same SSID (Wi-Fi name), facilitating seamless transitions between nodes without the need to switch SSIDs. Users can experience truly uninterrupted roaming capabilities.

• Transmission paths are automatically optimised. If one node is overloaded or fails, it will select faster or functioning nodes to maintain network stability.

Mesh Wi-Fi Buying Tips

• Before purchasing, evaluate the coverage area and the number of devices you plan to connect. For larger spaces and high device demands, the newly launched MERCUSYS Halo Mesh (H47BE), equipped with MU-MIMO technology, supports over 200 devices for seamless connectivity!

• Choose a higher Wi-Fi standard within your budget. Common standards include 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), and 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7). Newer standards offer faster speeds and support more devices at a higher price. For instance, the MERCUSYS Wi-Fi 7 system, Halo H47BE, offers speeds up to 9.3 Gbps at a reasonable price.

• Select a device that supports multiple bands. Routers typically operate on frequencies of 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and now also 6 GHz. The 2.4 GHz band provides longer range but lower data rates, while higher bands offer faster speeds. Most MERCUSYS mesh Wi-Fi systems support dual bands, and some models even feature Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for tri-band support.

• Easy control is essential as network setup can be cumbersome! With an app like MERCUSYS's, you can set up your network in minutes and manage it effortlessly via iOS or Android devices.

Find the Right MERCUSYS Mesh Wi-Fi System for You

If you're interested in mesh Wi-Fi products, consider MERCUSYS, a leading provider that meets diverse needs for wireless equipment. MERCUSYS is driven by the vision of equal internet access for all. We are dedicated to delivering a simple, smooth, stable, and intelligent user experience.

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