If your house is big enough that a single Wi-Fi access point can't cover it, you need a Wi-Fi extender or a mesh Wi-Fi system ...

We tested the mesh systems by first connecting a Google Pixel 7 Pro to a single Wi-Fi mesh access point (set up as the home's primary router) from a handful of feet away within the same room.

TP-Link’s Deco BE63 mesh wifi system is on sale for $299.99 (down from $449.99), offering Wi-fi 7, coverage up to 5,800 sq.

Mesh stations with a Wi-Fi backhaul not only use their integrated access points to connect to Wi-Fi devices, but also to forward device data to the mesh master via the same access point.

As a Wi-Fi 5 mesh system, the Deco S4 lacks WPA3 security found in Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7. That’s not a dealbreaker yet, because many PCs, phones, and smart home devices still use Wi-Fi 5 and WPA2 ...

Wi-Fi routers aren't designed to be upgraded, but that doesn't mean you can't wire in a newer AP or mesh node to handle the wireless connectivity part of the deal and gain an upgraded version of ...

AP mode might not be listed on your chosen set, but it is available in our best overall Wi-Fi 6 mesh choice, the TP-Link Deco X55. Round up of today's best deals TP-Link Deco X55 ...

The Netgear Nighthawk AX8 WiFi Mesh Extender has the power to push a strong Wi-Fi signal into previously disconnected parts of a home but at 10.0 x 7.8 x 4.2 inches, it’s among the largest ...

Mesh-networking kits consist of two or more boxes, called nodes, that act as a combination of a router, a Wi-Fi extender, an access point, and an Ethernet switch.

Mesh Wi-Fi networks are an easy way to expand your wireless network across your home, ... For example, while a single Google Wi-Fi access point can offer coverage for up to 1,500 square feet, ...

If you want to extend your Wi-Fi range outside, try a weather-resistant device. Most options our CNET writers have explored over the years don't require drilling holes or running new wiring outdoors.