Internet connectivity in our homes and apartments involves Wi-Fi routers, which provide access via a wired or wireless Wi-Fi connection, routing and distributing the signal coming from the provider.
Today, most of the client devices with which we access the Internet use a Wi-Fi connection. This method is more convenient to use, because we are not "tied" by a wire to a specific location and can move freely around the house.
The routers that are on sale today can be divided into two groups: "ordinary" Wi-Fi routers and expandable Wi-Fi routers that support Mesh systems.
And in this article we will tell you why you should choose the second type of router.
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Reasons to buy expandable Mesh-enabled Wi-Fi routers
Many factors affect the quality of indoor Wi-Fi coverage: the location of the rooms, the amount and materials of the walls, the presence of any obstacles, where the router itself is installed, etc.
What usually happens when the signal stops "arriving" and you need to extend Wi-Fi coverage with a "regular" Wi-Fi router? We add repeaters or other routers to transmit and boost the signal. This is a simple and sometimes inexpensive way to increase range, but it has some serious drawbacks.
- In such a Wi-Fi network with a range extender installed, when switching, the router is disconnected and a new connection is made to the range extender. If you are downloading data, talking or making a video call during this time, they will be interrupted.
- The Wi-Fi client will not automatically connect to the device with the best signal strength. Instead, it will be "connected" to one source until the signal is completely lost, and then connect to another.
- Even in remote rooms and on different floors, if the house is large, the signal from the Wi-Fi router may not disappear completely, but will be significantly weakened. In this case, the Wi-Fi client will maintain a connection to the router, instead of connecting to the nearest range extender with the best signal strength.
- The settings made on the router will not be automatically applied to the extender. In this network, the router and extender are separate devices and require individual configuration.
Given these shortcomings, building a wireless network at home based on a traditional Wi-Fi router and a repeater (or other router) is not the best solution.
The way out in this situation are the so-called Mesh systems. The availability of Mesh-enabled network devices (expandable Wi-Fi routers, access points, repeaters) will completely solve the above problems.
ASUS is paying a lot of attention to Mesh technologies in its networking devices and has a portfolio of Mesh-enabled (expandable) Wi-Fi routers, special devices designed for Mesh networking, and Mesh repeaters.
All are linked by AiMesh support for communicating with each other. AiMesh is a technology related to Mesh systems in ASUS devices.
In addition, it should be noted that ASUS, with the exception of entry-level models, all modern Wi-Fi routers are upgradeable and support Mesh!
What benefits do you get in Mesh networks based on ASUS devices
Using expandable routers, you get a Wi-Fi network with seamless roaming. When you move around the house, the Wi-Fi client will automatically switch to a device with better signal strength. And all this without interrupting your connection. If you're making a voice or video call over the Internet, or playing an online game on your smartphone or tablet, there will be no interruptions.
If any device in the AiMesh system stops working, the network will automatically reconfigure itself and continue to function based on the remaining nodes.
Unlike some of its competitors' solutions, the AiMesh system is flexible, as it can easily connect both special devices designed for Mesh networking - in this case ZenWiFi devices - and "traditional" ASUS Wi-Fi routers, as long as they have AiMesh support.
AiMesh allows you to select components and expand your Mesh network according to your preferences, financial capabilities and needs.
For example, relatively inexpensive popular models such as the ASUS RT-AX55, RT-AX58U will provide a good solution in terms of speed, including Wi-Fi 6 support, and a very good feature set.
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| ASUS RT-AX55 | ASUS RT-AX58U |
The ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400 and TUF Gaming AX3000 gaming models will attract the attention of gamers for their functionality and design.
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| ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400 | ASUS TUF Gaming AX3000 |
And top-of-the-line models, such as the ROG Rapture GT-AX11000, can easily handle the heaviest workloads with a large number of customers and showcase flagship performance.
ROG Rapture GT-AX11000
As part of the AiMesh network, the user gets convenient, centralized control of all AiMesh devices from a computer via a web interface or from a smartphone by installing the ASUS Router app.
AiMesh, meanwhile, provides even greater security for both network devices and connected clients through a range of technologies, including its proprietary AiProtection.
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As you can see, the advantage of Mesh-enabled routers over conventional models is more than obvious, especially if you use the Internet extensively on multiple devices and do not want to have problems with Wi-Fi signal quality in different parts of the house.