Guides and products in the Networking category.
We score the Deco BE85 8.0 and the Orbi 970 7.2. The cheaper system is the better buy for most large homes, but its fans are loud enough to change where you put it.
Node placement rules that actually work, why your wall construction changes the answer, and the one siting mistake that will keep you awake at night.
Most dead zones are a placement problem, not a hardware problem. Work through this before you spend money on mesh, and you may not need to.
Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems compared for big homes and thick walls. Our picks for coverage, smart-home setups, and value, plus how many nodes you actually need.