If one Wi-Fi router can’t cover your whole house, two common solutions are mesh Wi-Fi and wireless access points.
Both can improve coverage, but they work differently.
What Is Mesh Wi-Fi?
A mesh system uses multiple Wi-Fi units positioned around the property.
Depending on the system and installation, the mesh units may communicate wirelessly with each other.
They’re relatively easy to install and can be a good solution for homes where running new Ethernet isn’t practical.
What Is a Wi-Fi Access Point?
An access point provides Wi-Fi from another location in the property.
The major difference is that professionally installed access points can be connected back to the network using Ethernet.
Instead of repeating a weak wireless connection from another room, the access point has a wired connection to the network.
Which Is Better?
It depends on the property.
For smaller homes, a quality mesh system may be all that’s required.
For larger homes, multi-storey properties and installations where Ethernet cabling is available, properly positioned wired access points can provide an excellent foundation.
Systems such as UniFi are commonly used for this type of setup.
Wi-Fi Installation Melbourne
If you’re constantly dealing with weak Wi-Fi, don’t automatically keep adding extenders.
Aussie Vision provides Wi-Fi and network installation across Melbourne, including structured cabling and wireless access point installation.
We can look at where coverage is weak and design the network around the property.
