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MESH NETWORK DEVICES

Ever struggled to get decent Wi-Fi E coverage throughout your home? If you have dead spots in key areas, or your network is overwhelmed with too many devices trying to stream at once, you need a mesh network. This utilises two or more devices – routers and satellites – to blanket your home in a strong, stable wireless system. Traditionally prices have been prohibitively expensive, but as the technology matures and new options come to market, investing in a mesh network has become increasingly affordable.

In this round-up we’ve taken a selection of systems spanning various budgets and technologies, from older Wi-Fi 5 (or 802.11ac in ‘old speak’) to newer Wi-Fi 6 and 6E technologies that

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