Wi-Fi routers make it easier for everyone at home to have access to high-speed internet without dealing with messy wiring. However, if you have a fairly large home and several family members with their own devices, it's not uncommon to encounter spots where the connection is either weak or seemingly nonexistent. Thankfully, mesh routers are the next wave in home Wi-Fi, and they're designed to solve this very problem. If you haven't heard about mesh connectivity before, here's what you need to know. 

What Is a Mesh Wi-Fi Router?

As mentioned above, large homes tend to experience a dead zone with their Wi-Fi. Even though it's wireless, the signal still uses radio waves for transmission. Therefore, no matter how fast a high-speed internet connection may be, it can be difficult to reach across a whole building. Anything larger than 3,000 square feet or multi-leveled can experience issues, and complicated layouts with materials like brick walls can exacerbate the problem. 

A mesh router creates multiple access points for devices to connect to the network. As the name suggests, it can produce an interlaced and interconnected mesh of connectivity. 

Instead of using one device, it uses at least two units, with one acting as a base station and the others as small satellites. Each unit transmits the same Wi-Fi signal so that it can sprawl across the house. 

What Are the Benefits?

Because a mesh router boosts the clarity of the Wi-Fi signal, every room in the house can use high-speed internet if you have it. You're no longer limited in which rooms can be used as an office and for entertainment. For example, if you want to use the attic to work since it's farthest away from the noisy living room and kitchen, mesh allows you to do so. You can also play games with online friends in the basement rec room without worrying about your connection dropping.

The other benefit of mesh routers is how much easier they are to manage than Wi-Fi signal-range extenders. Extenders require you to set up a separate network for the best signal. If you're using a laptop and moving from one room to another, you might have to switch networks. If you were streaming something, it might suffer lag in the process. However, with a mesh, it's all the same network for a seamless web experience.

If your connection at home needs a major boost, Horizon can set you up with high-speed internet. Based in Chillicothe, OH, they've provided reliable telecommunication services for homes and businesses in Southern Ohio for more than 125 years, evolving with technology every step of the way. They have a solution for every household, such as their "Whole Home Wi-Fi" package. Learn more about this service online and call (740) 772-8200 to speak with a team member.