Whole Home Wi-Fi: How Mesh Wi-Fi Eliminates Dead Zones
Whether you work from home, enjoy streaming movies when you’re off work or prefer gaming, Wi-Fi dead zones can be frustrating. Let’s delve into how mesh Wi-Fi can help prevent dead zones in your home so you can get back to work or relax this spring and summer.
The Benefits of Mesh Wi-Fi
Having uninterrupted Wi-Fi is critical when working from home, gaming, video streaming and using smart home devices. However, in today’s day and age, dead zones in houses are more than a nuisance; they're downright frustrating and, in a connected smart home, can disrupt the everyday routines you rely on. If your home suffers from a dead zone, you may want to consider adding mesh units alongside your current router.
A mesh Wi-Fi router has multiple “nodes” installed throughout your home. Essentially, one node will be the primary router, directly connecting to the wireless gateway or internet modem. The other nodes share the Wi-Fi signal, giving you broader coverage throughout your home. Additionally, mesh Wi-Fi networks are designed to communicate with one another and automatically diagnose and correct potential latency issues.
Here are five benefits of adding a mesh Wi-Fi network to your home.
- Easy to Install – Mesh Wi-Fi is quick and straightforward to install. Setup requires plugging nodes directly into power and using a mobile app to connect your network. The most significant decision you’ll make is where to install the primary node, but we recommend near an existing router or cable modem. If you notice dead spots in your home, contact Home Telecom so our friendly technicians can schedule a visit and perform a home Wi-Fi scan to determine whether any additional mesh nodes are needed.
- Prevents Downtime – Because mesh Wi-Fi networks communicate via the nodes, they help prevent downtime. If one node isn’t receiving a strong signal, the network will automatically pivot to another node that is.
- Scalability – Mesh Wi-Fi networks offer convenient scalability, as nodes are easy to move around the home. You can also add more nodes to the network to address dead spots in the home.
- Ideal for Multiple Devices – Under traditional Wi-Fi networks, every device connects to the main router, which can cause slow bandwidth and latency issues. However, mesh Wi-Fi networks direct devices to the closest node, providing the best connection possible.
- Excellent for Outdoor Wi-Fi – If you’re looking to boost Wi-Fi coverage in outdoor areas, such as your patio or poolside, a mesh Wi-Fi node may be the ideal way to extend it. Learn more about outdoor Wi-Fi.
Home Telecom Offers Whole Home Wi-Fi
MyWiFi Xtreme is a Whole Home Wi-Fi system that supports more devices and improves speed distribution.
The MyWiFi Xtreme app lets you easily manage your Wi-Fi network and the devices connected to it. Offering superior protection against malware and viruses, the app also features robust parental controls that allow you to set limits and create internet search filters. Whether you need to set up a guest network, turn off Wi-Fi or reset your network name and password, the app lets you easily accomplish these goals.
Learn more about the benefits of MyWiFi Xtreme today!