{"id":4516,"date":"2023-11-02T02:58:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T02:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/?p=4516"},"modified":"2023-11-02T02:58:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T02:58:19","slug":"mesh-network-vs-access-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skynetwave.com\/mesh-network-vs-access-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Mesh Network Vs. Access Points: Choosing the Best Option + How To Set Up an Access Point"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
If you have experienced annoying internet buffering in some corners of your house, you\u2019ve debated setting up a mesh network vs. access points.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mesh networks and access points are viable solutions to more coverage and strong WiFi in expansive buildings. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the key difference is in the technology. Mesh systems use one primary router that connects wirelessly to a node or nodes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Access points are wired devices that connect to the router and provide internet from their point of placement.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n It might be tricky to understand the major difference between these two systems. And that\u2019s why we\u2019re here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you live in a large house with thick walls, you understand the frustration of barely getting any coverage in some rooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You might have the best ISP speeds, but the WiFi signal becomes weak in rooms further from the main router. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To improve the coverage, you set up a mesh network<\/a>. A Mesh Wi-Fi network comprises a router, a primary node and a \u2018satellite\u2019 node or nodes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary node gets direct wireless coverage from the router. And then, it broadcasts the WiFi signal with similar strength to the other nodes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s the kicker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each node creates a wireless communication channel with each other, making it simpler to exchange data packets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n They use the best path so that you can receive uninterrupted WiFi signals in each section of the house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The other option is setting up an access point.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n WiFi access point on a ceiling<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An access point is a device, like a router, connected using an Ethernet cable to a main router. That device becomes a literal access location that has its network.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The access point shares an SSID<\/a> with the main network or router.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike a mesh network, you must establish the access point with a wired connection. Access points are usually a preferred alternative to WiFi range extenders. Unlike a range extender, you will not lose half the signal strength with an access point.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, an Eero mesh WiFi system can cover up to 6000 square feet with just three devices set up in various rooms. Other mesh systems can cover about 7500 square feet. To that end, each room has the same WiFi strength and signal consistency for every device in the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since all mesh devices in the pack are compatible, you are less likely to have setup issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is a Mesh Network vs. Access Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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