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Home Networking Upgrades: Mesh Wi-Fi Systems, Routers & Network Gear
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items With everyone in our house streaming, gaming, and working at the same time, our internet needed a serious upgrade. A mesh system ended the dead zones, and a few smart networking pieces made everything faster and more reliable. These are the networkin...
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Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
Routers & Modems
Extenders, Switches & Network Gear
Mesh Wi-Fi Systems
Mesh systems that cover every room.
This eero Pro mesh system finally ended the dead zones in our upstairs bedrooms and backyard. Setup took me about ten minutes with the app, and the connection stays fast even when all of us are streaming. I love that it updates itself, so I never hav...
eero Pro 6E Tri Band Mesh System 3 Pack
This newer eero mesh system brings faster speeds to every corner of our house, and the multi gig ports suit our upgraded internet plan. It is simple to manage from my phone, and the units blend in on our shelves. It is the mesh system I recommend to ...
eero 7 Dual Band Mesh System 3 Pack
This Google Nest mesh router covers our home with a strong signal and integrates with our Google speakers and displays. The app makes it easy to pause the kids' devices at dinnertime, which I use every evening. The soft design looks nice enough to le...
Google Nest Wifi Pro Mesh Router
This TP-Link Deco mesh system gives us fast, reliable coverage across three floors at a very fair price. The extra band keeps our streaming smooth, and parental controls help me manage screen time. I set it up for my parents too, and their spotty con...
TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro Tri Band Mesh System
This Netgear Orbi system uses a dedicated band between the router and satellite, so our speeds stay strong even at the far end of the house. It has been rock solid for years in our home. My partner works from the basement office, and the connection t...
Netgear Orbi Tri Band Mesh System with Router and Satellite
This ASUS ZenWiFi system is a future proof upgrade that handles our gaming, streaming, and video calls all at once. The coverage is excellent, and the app offers advanced controls when I want them. It is the premium mesh system I chose for our larger...
ASUS ZenWiFi BE14000 Tri Band Mesh System 3 Pack
This budget eero mesh system is the affordable pick I recommend to friends with average sized homes. It covers every room in our townhouse with steady speeds, and setup took me only minutes. It is simple, reliable, and the easiest network upgrade our...
eero 6 Plus Dual Band Mesh System 3 Pack
This TP-Link Deco mesh system is a budget friendly way I found to cover a whole house with a strong signal. Each unit has ethernet ports for our TV and gaming console, and the app is straightforward. I set it up at my sister's house, and her kids sto...
TP-Link Deco X55 Whole Home Mesh System
Routers & Modems
Fast routers and modems for busy households.
This TP-Link Archer router is an inexpensive upgrade from the old router our internet provider gave us. Speeds improved right away, and it handles our phones, laptops, and smart devices without slowing down. It is the router I recommend to friends in...
TP-Link Archer AX1800 Dual Band Router
This ASUS router prioritizes gaming traffic, so my son's online matches stay smooth even when we stream in the living room. It has a multi gig port, strong range, and lots of advanced settings. It is the router I trust for our busy household of gamer...
ASUS RT-AX86U Pro Gaming Router
This Nighthawk router brings the newest wireless standard to our home at a reasonable price, and the built in security features protect our devices. The vertical design fits on a narrow shelf, and the app is easy. It made our evening streaming notice...
NETGEAR Nighthawk Dual Band Router RS90
Buying this ARRIS SURFboard modem saved us the monthly rental fee from our internet provider, and it paid for itself within a year. It supports fast multi gig plans, and setup was a quick phone call. I recommend buying your own modem to every friend,...
ARRIS SURFboard S33 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem
This TP-Link Archer router adds a third band that keeps our newest devices on a fast, uncrowded lane. The coverage is strong across our two story house, and the security features are built in. It is an excellent value router that I think outperforms ...
TP-Link Archer AXE75 Tri Band Router
This Nighthawk router is a reliable, affordable upgrade for smaller homes, and it handles our daily streaming and video calls well. The slim design stands upright, and the app makes setup simple. I installed it for my parents, and their connection ha...
NETGEAR Nighthawk AX1800 Dual Band Router
This ASUS router gives us strong range and a dedicated band for our newest devices, which keeps everything speedy. The parental controls and network protection features are excellent and free. It is the router I chose for our home office, and our vid...
ASUS RT-AXE7800 Tri Band Router
Extenders, Switches & Network Gear
Gear that brings fast internet to every corner.
This TP-Link range extender plugs into an outlet and pushes our signal out to the back porch and garage. It was easy for me to set up, and the signal indicator helped me find the best spot. It is an affordable fix for one weak area in our home withou...
TP-Link AC1750 Range Extender
This compact NETGEAR extender is the simple, inexpensive fix I used for a dead spot in our guest room. It plugs into the wall and connects in minutes. It is not the fastest option, but for browsing and streaming in one room it works well, and I keep ...
NETGEAR N300 Range Extender
This TP-Link switch let me connect our TV, gaming console, and streaming box with wired connections from one network jack. It is plug and play, silent, and tiny enough to hide behind our media console. Wired connections made our movie streaming notic...
TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch
This NETGEAR switch sits on my desk and connects my computer, printer, and work laptop with fast wired connections. It is sturdy, silent, and needs no setup at all. I have used NETGEAR switches for years, and they have never failed me or our home off...
NETGEAR 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch
These Cable Matters ethernet cables are the reliable, inexpensive cables I use for every wired connection in our house. The snagless boots protect the clips, and the speed rating handles our fastest internet. I keep a few lengths in our tech drawer f...
Cable Matters Snagless Cat 6 Ethernet Cable
This Ubiquiti UniFi access point mounts on our ceiling and delivers incredibly fast, stable coverage to our open plan living space. It is a more advanced setup, but the controls and performance are outstanding. I installed it in our home office, and ...
Ubiquiti UniFi U7 Pro Access Point
This tiny TP-Link adapter upgraded my older desktop computer to a fast modern wireless connection in seconds. It plugs in and barely sticks out, and the speed improvement was dramatic. It is a cheap fix I recommend to friends whose older computers st...
TP-Link Archer TX1800U Nano Wireless Adapter