Routers are cheaper, faster, and easier to set up. Mesh systems fix dead zones with wider coverage. Choose based on budget, home size, and connection needs. With the adoption of remote and hybrid ...

Nest Wifi This isn’t the fastest mesh Wi-Fi system you can buy, but it’s a good way for Google Assistant fans to blanket their homes with Wi-Fi coverage. Google’s Nest Wifi isn’t breaking new ground ...

Mesh networks allow deployment of large-scale wireless nets without having to physically link every access point back to the wired network. Funny thing about wireless networks, they demand a heck of a ...

There's nothing new about mesh-networking technology. What is new is that mesh networking is finally cheap enough to be deployed in both homes and small businesses. Mesh networking deals with that ...

Ruckus Wireless has unveiled equipment for enterprises that combines the high-speed 802.11n Wi-Fi standard with mesh-networking technology. The company's SmartMesh technology was unveiled on Monday, ...

The Cisco 240AC access point together with the 142AC mesh extender provides solid Wi-Fi 5 connectivity at a very competitive price. With features to cover most daily needs, it is simple to configure ...

When researching how to set up a Wi-Fi network, you're going to hear a lot of talk about routers and access points. While both help you connect to the internet, their roles in a network are ...

Here at Ars, we’ve spent a lot of time covering how Wi-Fi works, which kits perform the best, and how upcoming standards will affect you. Today, we’re going to go a little more basic: we’re going to ...