Distributing Wi-Fi from a single modem in environments with high walls, thick doors and various signal breakers can be quite problematic if you have a large house. In this video, we told you how to set up a Wi-Fi Mesh system with Türk Telekom.
How to set up the Wi-Fi Mesh system?
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Home Wi-Fi coverage is often a common problem, and if your home is large or you don’t have the proper setup, the network connection won’t be able to reach every corner of the house properly. One of the best solutions that have come out lately are WiFi Mesh networks, which allow us to fix connection problems in any area and become a great alternative to the regular WiFi repeaters we have been using so far.
A Wi-Fi Mesh network is one of the best options for those who want to improve their network coverage anywhere at home or at work. Designed to reach every corner without the signal being lost, this wireless internet solution is also suitable for hotels, restaurants, production facilities or offices. We tend to connect all kinds of devices (smartphones, tablets, TVs, smart home appliances, game consoles, etc.) to the internet, and the larger the area, the worse or weaker our connection. Wi-Fi Mesh networks are also useful, especially in homes that are large, have many rooms, or have multiple floors, where the signal does not reach properly.
A Wi-Fi mesh network is a type of wireless network, combining multiple Wi-Fi routers to form a single network. This can be useful in large homes or when a single Wi-Fi router in the building does not provide sufficient coverage. In a Wi-Fi mesh network, each router is connected wirelessly to the others and creates a mesh (lattice) network to cover a larger area. Routers in a Wi-Fi mesh network can also be configured to automatically switch to the strongest signal, so you always have a reliable connection.
Advantages of Wi-Fi Mesh network
The main advantages of Wi-Fi Mesh networks are that they optimize resources. You’ll have better coverage in more “remote” or less-communicated areas of the house or room. Signal quality is also generally better than conventional networks, thanks to the connectivity between the nodes. Wherever you are, you can find a good signal, because you will always be given the shortest possible route, or the one that is least saturated at the moment. Based on where you are or the number of connected devices, the satellite system quickly and in real time decides which node you need to connect to to have the best signal and best power on the go.
Another advantage of this type of system is that it has a very simple installation in terms of satellite system. Unlike other repeaters, they only need to be connected to a power cable and are easily managed via their proprietary software or intuitive apps. It does not require a very technical installation and can be installed by any user, even if they do not have advanced technical knowledge.
In addition, Wi-Fi Mesh equipment does not use the same bands reserved for the Wi-Fi network in the communication between the router or the base and the nodes, thus avoiding network congestion and possible interference with radio waves in wireless communication.
Another advantage is that existing Wi-Fi Mesh systems are usually stylishly designed devices that will not spoil the decoration or aesthetics of the home, office or room itself.
Disadvantages of mesh networks
Although it is a completely recommended system and one of the best options for extending coverage, Wi-Fi Mesh networks can present some problems on a day-to-day basis. For example, it is possible that you are not placing the satellites in the right places and this can confuse the system as you move around the house. In an incorrectly set up Wi-Fi Mesh network, there may be times or areas where nodes really don’t know which you should connect to at the moment.
Although they offer a great solution for Wi-Fi coverage issues in large areas or homes, the reality is that very thick walls, certain electromagnetic waves and other external factors can affect the smooth functioning of the network and communication between nodes.