Mesh Wi-Fi vs. range extenders: The best option for your home
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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:
TP-Link RE505x:
Netgear Orbi AX6000:
Nest Wifi (2‑pack):
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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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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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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.
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.
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
TL;DR
You nailed it! Genius
Bro answered everything I needed in 20 secs thank you!!
Proud of mom
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.
Thank you for the TL;DR! I genuinely appreciate it
You can’t seriously be recommending a Chinese product be given back door access to our wifis like come on mate
i guess i should buy new extender?
this is all greek to me lol
Just so you know… I just like and subscribe just for the 40 second answer 😂
Giving you a like for not burying the lead. Thank you for that.
Excellent presentation, SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS, AMERICAN DOLLARS😢😢😢😢 NOPE
Fastest like and subscribe I ever gave to anyone ever 😂
Thank you ❤
Most on point video ever
Nice learned what I needed to know in 24 seconds. Excellent job!
To quote Steven Wright.. “It’s so fast you don’t even need it.”
great video, what wifi extender do I need to have wifi outside my apartment building 🤔 😅, and stop people from using my wifi
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.
It’s the fastest router ever tested and didn’t specify the speeds? C’mon.…how fastxare we talking?