You may not know this, but there are other options besides traditional routers that connect your devices to the home Wi-Fi. Mesh networks are becoming more common in households all over California as an alternative to standard routers.

A router is a central hub that syncs with traffic from your favorite devices like your laptop and tablets. But a mesh network contains multiple “nodes” that spread the Wi-Fi signal while keeping it powerful. Cooperation is the name of the game when it comes to mesh networks.

Along with the advantages of a mesh network, there are also some disadvantages. At One Touch Living, our team of professionals can help you decide whether or not a mesh network is right for you and your home in Rancho Santa Fe.

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Pro—A Mesh Network Means Easy Scalability

One of the great things about a mesh network is the elimination of additional routers for your home Wi-Fi setup. Owning a mesh network means you can change the size of your network with ease by adding additional nodes.

Your other devices will benefit from a mesh network too, like automated lighting and cloud-based security cameras.  

If you want to add range with relative ease, then a mesh network is an excellent option.

Con—A Low-Power Network Could Cause Latency Issues

A low-power wide-area network could lead to latency issues, or slowed down Wi-Fi. The solution for this would be upgrading your mesh network in its entirety, and that is rarely cheap.

This means you need to have a budget for a mesh network upgrade, But if cost isn’t a factor, it’s relatively straightforward to add additional nodes to your mesh network. The initial installation is somewhat complicated, which is why it's best to consult a professional when you are trying to decide whether you want to use a mesh network or not.

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