![]() ![]() That means you can plug in adapters much further apart than Wi-Fi would allow, so it’s ideal for larger homes or those with particularly thick walls or constructions that block Wi-Fi signals. Devolo calls it a ‘tri-band’ system because it uses Powerline – the latest G.hn standard – to communicate between adapters. The Devolo Mesh Wi-Fi 2 kit offers the best of both worlds in terms of home networking. On most rival systems there’s no subscription to worry about. If there’s one drawback, it’s the fact some features are locked away behind a subscription. The original Wi-Fi 5-based Eero system is still on sale and is cheaper, and a good alternative if you don’t need Wi-Fi 6 yet – or Zigbee. Of course, performance is also excellent, though you’ll need devices with Wi-Fi 6 to get the best speeds from the system. Note that the satellites in the kit aren’t identical to the main router: they don’t have any Ethernet ports (unlike the original Eero) which could be a deal-breaker if you need to connect a PC or any other device that doesn’t have Wi-Fi.Īssuming that’s not a problem, the Eero 6 is just as impressive as the original, with a great app and easy setup. The Eero 6 has a Zigbee hub built in, which could be handy if you have Philips Hue or other Zigbee-based smart home devices. ![]() It’s a dual-band kit, and if you want better performance there’s the Eero 6 Pro which is a tri-band system. We were impressed with the original Eero system, but this is Amazon’s Wi-Fi 6 version – hence the 6 in the name. Ideally you should disable its Wi-Fi so it doesn’t interfere with the new network, but quite a few manufacturers now say you can simply leave it on if you want to. You don’t have to change your internet provider, and you keep your old router. If a mesh Wi-Fi systems sounds complicated, don’t worry. No more stuttering Zoom calls, no web pages loading really slowly and no buffering when streaming Netflix or YouTube videos. So if you’re still struggling along with the Wi-Fi router you got years ago, a mesh Wi-Fi system will be a revelation. You could save money by upgrading your old router, but if you want excellent Wi-Fi across your home and garden, then a mesh system is the answer. In smaller homes, including apartments, mesh Wi-Fi might not be required. You simply connect one of your new mesh Wi-Fi devices (variously called nodes, satellites, hubs and other things by different manufacturers) to your router and it works with the other units that came in the kit to cover your whole home with a fast, strong signal. They don’t replace your old router entirely: just the Wi-Fi part. ![]()
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