Mesh Wi-Fi vs. range extenders: The best option for your home
Mesh Wi-Fi vs. range extenders: The best option for your home
Do you need a new mesh system, or will a range extender suffice? We take a look at both options to find the right fit for your home.
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We also discuss the best placement for fixing dead zones and talk through specific recommendations, including models from Nest, Netgear, TP-Link and more.
You can buy the products featured in this video here…
TP-Link RE220: https://bit.ly/3yQjtce
TP-Link RE505x: https://bit.ly/3oQyvKi
Netgear Orbi AX6000: https://bit.ly/3fMaBLT
Nest Wifi (2-pack): https://bit.ly/34kidzT
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0:00 Intro
0:39 The Basics
1:29 Range Extenders
3:11 Mesh Routers
4:47 Outro
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Dude, straight up, you answered the question immediately and then continued on for the nerds, i never subscribed to how to channels, but you got me. I am subscribed.
To quote Steven Wright.. "It’s so fast you don’t even need it."
FYI: About mesh , yes you can use them by plugging them into a wall outlet. Yet, they MUST be on the same breaker, or the mesh extenders will NOT work.
At least that’s the case with tp link deco.
Many thanks for this helpful video. Love the lighthearted tone too! = making tech fun. Keep it up CNET. 🙂
Get and plug in second router, and us it in AP mode. It eliminates dead zones. You can buy a second hand "N" router for $15. Most people have an old router laying around.
Giving you a like for not burying the lead. Thank you for that.
The format of this video, quick to the point added detail for those who want it earn an immediate sub and like.
You can’t seriously be recommending a Chinese product be given back door access to our wifis like come on mate
TL;DR
You nailed it! Genius
Thank you for that quick answer 🙏🏻 😂😂 ill watch the whole video to help you gain them founds though lol cheers Brotha
Thank you for the TL;DR! I genuinely appreciate it
This is insidious. I have done so much research. Where is the SIM card on my 1985 Honda Accord?
Some questions. My boyfriend has not upgraded/updated his Verizon router in over 5 years. Would it be better for me to get our internet upgraded to a modem from verizon and then buy a mesh system? Or would I be better off just purchasing a mesh system? Is it better to get a new modem and then buy a mesh system or does a mesh system work better by itself? We have about 20 devices along with 6 bedrooms and 3 floor levels to our house.
40s to the point, and details later, thank you sir. We need more people like you!
Thank you. I used to plug my extender in the dead zone. I learnt from this video to plug it in the closest location possible where it can receive a strong connection.
Proud of mom
Great Intro! Perfect
You can buy the products featured in this video here…
TP-Link RE220: https://bit.ly/3yQjtce
TP-Link RE505x: https://bit.ly/3oQyvKi
Netgear Orbi AX6000: https://bit.ly/3fMaBLT
Nest Wifi (2-pack): https://bit.ly/34kidzT
*CNET may get a commission from these offers.
Ok. LOVE the video. May I ask some questions?
I have ATT internet Wi-Fi in the LEFT of my house. An ATT service guy put the Extender in the middle of the house and 3 hubs for 3 tvs. The RIGHT side of the house hub blinks red all the time, seems the extender helped for a while, now not so much. Where should I put this device? Should I get TP-Link RE505 or 220? (My house is 2,500 sq. ft. One last question. Can I send back ATT extender if I purchase one of these? It costs me $8 month to use their extender and can the Internet provider tell if you are using an extender?
why bother just use access point
It’s the fastest router ever tested and didn’t specify the speeds? C’mon….how fastxare we talking?
Extender was good til it wasn’t. Grabbing a mesh asap
HAHA the TDLR at the beginning was genius. Thank you ! But I watched the whole thing because it was informative and not full of trash dribble from other videos. Keep up the great content. You have earnt my like and subscription which is very rare. Cheers
Been DCing from my games a little too much. Thanks for answering my questions!
If I have a building about 100 ft from my house will this get Wi-Fi to it
i guess i should buy new extender?
Can anyone help. I have an out building (wooden shed) which is only about 10 metres from my house. I can pick up my broadband in there on my phone but not on my PC. Any ideas? Seems like it’s a pc issue rather than the signal side of things.
Excellent presentation, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS, AMERICAN DOLLARS😢😢😢😢 NOPE
Crushed it in 30 seconds thank you sir worth a subscription no doubt
Cut the music
Are easymesh tp-link extenders act as mesh nodes or just repeaters?
Well I used digital encryptions to lock it in hardware then I use my extender to open a level beyond that to digest it all called a wifi mesh
this is all greek to me lol
I have stalink internet and live on a 30 acre property I have a office located approximately 2 acres from the main house and Need to extend my internet to the office could you advise what would be best for me to use to extend the internet this far?
Thank you ❤
Bro answered everything I needed in 20 secs thank you!!
NOOOOOO! NOT Orbi !! It’s is terrible DO NOT Buy. Netgear – they stop supporting after about a year
Nice learned what I needed to know in 24 seconds. Excellent job!
First 40 seconds of video is why I have subscribed.. good stuff
Just so you know… I just like and subscribe just for the 40 second answer 😂
I wish every video did this, give you the answer upfront and if you want more, keep watching 🙌🏼👍🏼 thank you
Wow… legend 🔥
Thanks for actual helpful information
LOVE THE TLDR START!!! ty. keep it up
Most on point video ever
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I literally fast forwarded the video and was surprised he said thank you already!! 😊
Fios extenders use ethernet or coax to connect to the network so that eliminate using extenders that connect via wifi. I have CR1000A and G3200 extender I used to have G1100 and WCB6200Q actiontec extender and that works the same way. The G3200 extender can connect wirelessly to the CR1000A and G3100 routers but I would recommend connect them way unless you can’t run ethernet or there is no active coax in the area you want to put extender. Great upgrade speed went up 100mbps wireless ethernet give same speeds as my old G1100 router.
great video, what wifi extender do I need to have wifi outside my apartment building 🤔 😅, and stop people from using my wifi