Not getting apt coverage with isp provided router? If you have made up your mind to upgrade the wifi network. The Biggest question that arise is should I get a range extender or get a proper mesh router system? We’ll help you answer that today.
If you have multi story house or house with area greater than 2000sqft of area. If you are unable to place the router in center of the house. If your isp provided router heats up or gets slow on heavy usage. If any of the above answer is yes then better opt for a Mesh router.
If you are getting almost good coverage but only one room or small area need to be covered. If you live in a small single floor house or apartment with area of less than 1500sqft. If your isp speed plan is less than 75mbps and don’t plan to upgrade in future then wifi range extenders can be your friend.
| Mesh Router | Range Extender |
|---|---|
| Costly in comparison to Range extenders | Cheaper in comparison to Mesh Routers |
| Used in 2pc pack(minimum) for mesh functionality | One piece is enough for existing router expansion |
| Fast Roaming | Manually reconnect to better network |
| Single wifi network name | Multiple network name |
| Best for multi floor house | Better for single floor house |
| More details | More details |
If budget is not an issue then I would recommend mesh router only in most of the case.
TP-Link Deco M4 Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System, Seamless Roaming and Speedy (AC1200), Work with Amazon Echo/Alexa, Router and Wi-Fi Booster, Parental Control, Pack of 1, Qualcomm CPU
- Wi-Fi Dead-zone Killer —— Deco uses a system of units to achieve a whole-home Wi-Fi coverage, Eliminating weak signal areas once and for all;Seamless Experience —— units work together to form a unified network with a single network name, so phones automatically connect to the fastest Deco as your moving, creating a real seamless Wi-Fi experience
- 2,000 Sq. ft. Coverage —— A Deco M4 (1 pack) delivers Wi-Fi to an area of up to 2,000 square feet (Lab. data). More Deco’s can be added to the network anytime to increase coverage;Up to 1167 Mbps high-speed —— Deco M4 provides fast and stable connections with speeds of up to 1167 Mbps and works with the major internet service provider (ISP) and modem
- Up to 100 devices —— Deco can handle traffic from even the busiest of networks, providing lag-free connections for up to 100 devic;Alexa compatible —— Pair with Alexa to control Deco M4 with simple voice commands
- Parental Controls —— It limits online time and blocks inappropriate websites according to unique profiles created for each family member;Multifunctional —— Deco M4 can serve as a router, access point or range extender;Easy Setup —— With the Deco app, to walk you through every step;App Control —— Multi usages including seeing the connected devices, prioritizing certain devices, setting up a guest network and etc
- Control Method: Applicationvoice
TP-Link Deco X50(2-Pack) AX3000 Whole Home Dual Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System, WiFi Router, AI-Driven, Coverage up to 4500ft², Connect up to 150 Devices, Easy Setup, Alexa and Google Home Compatible
- AX3000 Dual Band WiFi —— Super-fast WiFi 6 with speeds up to 3.0 Gbps
- 4 Streams, Less Lag —— 2×2/HE160 2402 Mbps + 2×2 574 Mbps
- Gigabit Wired Speed —— 3× Gigabit ports provide sufficient connectivity
- Boosted Seamless Coverage —— Seamless mesh WiFi coverage up to 4,500 ft2 (2-pack)
- AI-Driven Mesh —— Intelligently learns the network environment to provide ideal WiFi unique to your home
D-Link M30 |WiFi 6 Speed 3000 Mbps |Covers Upto 2800 Sq. Ft.|Dual Band |Gigabit Port|AI Powered Mesh Router |High-Performance |360 Degree Spherical Coverage|MTCTE Certified
- ULTRA-FAST Wi-Fi 6 SPEEDS: Experience blazing speeds of up to 3 Gbps, powered by an extra antenna on the 5 GHz band, perfect for seamless 4K streaming, lag-free video calls, and smooth gaming sessions.
- WHOLE-HOME COVERAGE: Say goodbye to dead zones! With 360° spherical coverage, advanced AI technology, and intelligent antenna design, enjoy uninterrupted, fast Wi-Fi in every corner of your home.
- EASY MESH EXPANSION: Future-proof your home with scalable Mesh Wi-Fi. Simply add more AQUILA PRO AI devices to extend coverage, creating a powerful whole-home network as your needs grow.
- GIGABIT-WIRED SPEED: Connect smart TVs, gaming consoles, and more with 4 Gigabit LAN ports for ultra-reliable, high-speed wired connections. Plus, maximize your Internet speed with the Gigabit WAN port
- ADVANCED HOME SECURITY: Protect your family with premium network security, including Advanced Parental Controls, WPA3 encryption, and ETSI EN 303 645 cybersecurity certification, ensuring peace of mind for your connected home.
TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System Up to 5,500 sq. ft. Coverage and 100+ Devices, Wireless Router/WiFi Extender Replacement, Support Parental Controls/Anitivirus, Seamless Roaming(Deco M5)
- Wi-Fi Dead-zone Killer—Deco uses a system of units to achieve a whole-home Wi-Fi coverage, Eliminating weak signal areas once and for all;Seamless Experience—units work together to form a unified network with a single network name, so phones automatically connect to the fastest Deco as your moving, creating a real seamless Wi-Fi experience
- 5,500 Sq. ft. Coverage—A Deco M5 (3 packs) delivers Wi-Fi to an area of up to 5,500 square feet (Lab. data). More Decos can be added to the network anytime to increase coverage. Up to 1267 Mbps high-speed—Deco M5 provides fast and stable connections with speeds of up to 1267 Mbps and works with the major internet service provider (ISP) and modem;Up to 100 devices—Deco can handle traffic from even the busiest of networks, providing lag-free connections for up to 100 devices. Easy Setup—With the Deco app, to walk you through every step, System Requirements - Android 4.4 or later, iOS 9.0 or later
- Multifunctional—Deco M5 can serve as a router, access point or range extender. Wireless Standards : IEEE 802.11 ac/n/a 5 GHz, IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz;Parental Controls—It limits online time and blocks inappropriate websites according to unique profiles created for each family member; App Control——Multi usages including seeing the connected devices, prioritizing certain devices, setting up a guest network and etc;Alexa compatible—Pair with Alexa to control Deco M5 with simple voice commands
- Wi-Fi Dead-zone Killer—Deco uses a system of units to achieve a whole-home Wi-Fi coverage, Eliminating weak signal areas once and for all;Seamless Experience—units work together to form a unified network with a single network name, so phones automatically connect to the fastest Deco as your moving, creating a real seamless Wi-Fi experience
- Controller Type: Amazon Alexa
TP-Link Deco BE25(1-Pack) Dual Band BE5000 Whole Home Mesh WiFi 7 System| 8K Streaming | 5 Gbps Router | 2×2.5 Gbps Gigabit, 4K-QAM, 4 Antennas | VPN, MU-MIMO | Works with Alexa and Google Assistant
- 5 Gbps Dual-Band WiFi —— 4324 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz).
- 2.5 Gbps Wired Connections —— 2× 2.5 Gbps ports ensure max flexibility and boosted throughput.§
- Wireless and Wired Combined Backhaul —— Connects a wireless and wired backhaul with each unit simultaneously to improve overall throughput and reduce latency.
- Multi-Link Operation (MLO) —— Simultaneously send and receive data across different bands and channels to increase throughput, reduce latency, and improve reliability.△
- Seamless AI-Driven Roaming —— Forms a unified network with built-in AI-Roaming creating the ideal Wi-Fi solution for your home.