The concept of Wi-Fi mesh networking products, like the Linksys Velop, may be relatively new, but the fundamental ideas and technology behind them are not, nor is the problem it is designed to solve.
No matter how powerful, a single router has a limited range, so you’ll run into Wi-Fi “notspots” with poor connectivity behind thick walls, or over long distances. For years, the solution has been range extenders, carefully positioned within strong coverage of the router, to push the signal further. If you need better speeds in another area, keep adding access points.
What’s new with products like this and others (e.g. Netgear Orbi, Eero and Google Wifi) is the simplified configuration and smart product design, aiming to capture the lot of users without the time or necessary know-how to correctly configure multiple range extenders and a router.
Not to mention the usual bandwidth sharing required by most range extenders, whereas wireless mesh systems work over multiple bands to deliver signal
Even with modern routers and extenders, simplicity is sorely lacking from the setup process. Most built-in software makes straightforward tasks, like parental controls and device prioritization, unnecessarily difficult.
The Linksys Velop promises a modular Wi-Fi mesh product with a quick, app-based …read more
Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac
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