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[Joseph.R]

I’ve been trying to get my home network to a point where I can reliably stream 4K content and work from home without any hiccups, but I keep hitting a wall with my current setup. My house is a two-story, about 2200 square feet, and my ISP’s router is stuck in a corner of the basement, which I know is far from ideal. I’ve tried a couple of mid-range Wi-Fi extenders, but they just create a separate, slower network that drops constantly when I move between floors. The main issue seems to be a complete lack of a strong and consistent signal in the bedrooms upstairs and on the back patio. I’m considering a major upgrade to a full mesh Wi-Fi system because I need seamless coverage everywhere without having to manually switch networks, but I’m hesitant due to the cost and the complexity of the initial setup. I’m not a networking expert, so I need something that’s powerful but doesn’t require constant tinkering. Has anyone made a similar jump and found that a quality mesh system truly solved these dead zone problems for good, and was it worth the investment over trying to run Ethernet cables through the walls for access points?

[Stella.H]

Yes, a quality mesh with wired backhaul made the difference for me. Center the main unit on the middle floor and add 2 satellites; roaming is seamless and 4K stays solid upstairs, in the basement, and on the patio. If you can, run Ethernet to at least one node. If not, pick a tri-band system with a strong app; avoid old extenders.