Typical WiFi connections use a router to provide internet access to your home. Due to their single access point, wireless devices experience slower speeds and less reliability the more distant they are from the router. A mesh WiFi system expands wireless coverage throughout the home by providing many access points—increasing speed and reliability. 

What Is a Mesh WiFi System?

Traditional routers are centralized with the WiFi connection emanating from a single source. Often, the routers are in inconvenient locations, or due to their unsightly design, placed out of sight. This interferes with the quality of the connection. Even if the router is in the open and provided with signal extenders, the speed is still about half of what it would be if the devices were connected directly to the router. 

A mesh WiFi system is decentralized, providing multiple points of access. The access points allow for increased speed and stability, even when multiple devices are in use. 

How Does It Work?

Mesh systems use small nodes spread around the house and maintained under a single name. The first node acts as a traditional router attached to your gateway connection. Other nodes act as satellites, placed in different rooms. Together, they work as a single network. If you’re in the bedroom, your device will sync with the closest node. When you move to the basement, the device automatically switches to the node closest to it. 

What Are the Benefits? 

The nodes use minimalistic and streamlined designs that don’t have antennas. Brands design the nodes this way to create aesthetically pleasing devices that won’t create an eyesore or interfere with the home’s decor. 

They update automatically without needing to sign in with a username and password. The updates are installed during late hours, so the WiFi connection isn’t disturbed during high-use times. The mesh system also focuses on safety, with a built-in cybersecurity scanner. 

Mesh systems are customizable, as well. Areas of high traffic can be given priority over nodes in rarely used rooms. Families can also set parental controls, so children don’t have access to sensitive material. 

Traditional router extenders don’t have the coverage range that the mesh systems provide. There will also be fewer nodes covering a larger area. If moving to a bigger apartment or home, more nodes can be purchased and will automatically sync with nodes from the same brand. 

The increased WiFi connectivity translates to higher speeds, even when streaming 4K media with high-bandwidth demands. With the nodes, more devices can be used on the same network without negatively impacting speed or connectivity. 

For a fast and reliable WiFi connection, reach out to Premiere Home Theater. Their technicians will find the strongest access points in your home and use LUXUL products to provide noticeably improved signal strength and speed. Serving Charlotte and Mecklenburg, NC, they customize their offerings to meet your needs. For more information on their mesh WiFi systems, visit their website or call (704) 449-9448.