Tips & Tricks to follow while setting up the best mesh system

We understand how eager you are to put in the best mesh system possible. However, before you begin, please read this post, which will walk you through the process until you reach the last straw. Many of us struggled to get everything set up correctly. Because there are so many varieties in the mesh system, it's crucial to know what tips, methods, and precautions to take to guarantee everything runs smoothly. So, without further ado, let's get started.

1. Install the appropriate mesh system: We say appropriate because there are many options on the market. Also, make sure your internet is very fast and has several access points so it can reach every room in the house without losing a single square foot or inch!

2. Look for dedicated Backhaul: If you have a larger home, look for a system that includes a dedicated backhaul radio for communication between access points. These are the best solution if you need to connect to more than one access point from your primary router. If your main router is in the basement, the signal may need to go to the main level access point, then up to the second-floor access point before reaching your third-floor device. In this circumstance, systems without a dedicated backhaul connection will suffer from all of those hops, lowering performance.

3. Disable WI-Fi systems that might cross cancel: Each ISP provides a router/radio combo device. Whether you manually turn off the Wi-Fi radios or put the modem/router combo into bridge mode, ensure sure you're not broadcasting two or more Wi-Fi networks. This is because, especially in the higher-frequency 2.4 GHz region, those signals might cancel each other out, limiting performance.

4. Location is key not the App: The position of your main router and satellite access points (APs) can mean the difference between a fast, consistent connection and a slow, patchy one. Many individuals make the mistake of relying on the directions in the mesh Wi-Fi system's mobile app to set it up. If your mobile app says "your placement is good," but your device isn't performing well, consider relocating it to a new location; if it's doing well, keep it where it is.

5. Centre location is the best: Put your best mesh system in the middle of the house if nothing else works, so your network looks like a star, with each satellite access point connected directly to the main router/AP. Unlike in a corner of the house, where multiple hops between the main router and the end-user device may be required.

6. AP at strong signals: If your system has access to strong signals, access points will broadcast strong signals to it. So, if you have a weak signal in the backyard, your access point will struggle as well. As a result, placing your AP in the hallway rather than the patio is preferable.

7. Business-grade/consumer-grade: Each mesh system has a definite purpose. So not try to install the one that does not suit you. If you do remote work, then opt for devices that offer similar speeds as that of the office that you worked in. And if you have an organization running 200+devices, please opt for business-grade mesh Wi-Fi systems as a consumer-graded one will not suffice.