Now that Apple has discontinued its AirPort lineup of wireless routers, you may be looking for an alternative. Rather than purchasing a standalone router, you may want to consider a multi-node system.
Wireless mesh routers use multiple access points to provide strong, reliable WiFi across your entire home or office. Most wireless mesh routers provide better network management, improved security, and can be easily controlled via a smartphone.
While mesh routers for home are a fairly recent development, there are now many options to choose from. Here's eight popular systems listed from best to worst in customer satisfaction. Please note, if you have a smaller area to cover, many of these are offered with just one or two devices as well.
eero Home WiFi System (3-Pack) - $398.95
Ideal for most homes, this system comes with an eero and two eero Beacons that seamlessly cover the typical home in fast, reliable WiFi. It’s simple to set up. Easy to manage. And gets better over time with new features and improved performance. eero is WiFi you never have to worry about. Ios requirements: device running iOS 8.0 or later, Android requirements: device running Android 4.3 or later (tablets included) both eero and eero Beacon are powered by TrueMesh, the software and mesh routing algorithm at the core of the eero system. It’s the next generation of wireless mesh technology, custom-built from the ground up to work perfectly with eero. Taking full advantage of the hardware, it means that your WiFi is not only fast and resilient, but also intelligently adapts to your home.
Linksys Velop Tri-band Whole Home WiFi Intelligent Mesh System (3-Pack) - $417.61
Linksys Velop is a high-performing modular Wi-Fi mesh system of nodes built to provide exceptional Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. It sets up in minutes and delivers a flawless, ultra-fast, full-strength signal.
Google WiFi System (3-Pack) - $368
Enjoy a fast signal in every room, on every device. Google Wi-Fi is a new type of connected system that replaces your router for seamless coverage throughout your home.
AmpliFi HD (High-Density) Home Wi-Fi System - $329.99
The AmpliFi HD (High-Density) Home Wi-Fi System includes a Router and two Mesh Points for Wi‑Fi coverage throughout your home. The AmpliFi HD system delivers maximum throughput to meet your streaming and gaming demands with lag-free performance. The Router features an innovative and simple design with an intuitive touchscreen display. The Mesh Points provide enhanced coverage to eliminate dead spots in your home. A mobile app is available for iOS and Android platforms for instant setup and easy management.
NETGEAR Orbi Home Mesh WiFi System (3-Pack) - $287.82 - $30 = $257.82
Bring fast, secure, and reliable internet to your entire family with the NETGEAR Orbi Home WiFi System. No more WiFi boosters or extenders necessary. The Orbi WiFi Router and Satellite Wall Plug In extend high performance WiFi to your property from the basement to the backyard. The system smartly manages your WiFi so that each device's access is optimized and never interrupted.
TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System (3-Pack) - $228.98
Deco M5 keeps you connected in every room without you having to switch networks or remember different passwords. And with TP-Link’s unique Adaptive Routing Technology, Deco M5 automatically finds the best connection for every device. Now, you can move across your home and always have strong Wi-Fi.
Tenda Nova MW6(3-pack) Whole Home Mesh Router WiFi System (3-Pack) - $147.75
No matter what is your house structure, a set of three Nova units can covers up to 6,000 sq. ft. There’s no hiding place for dead spots, enabling fast and consistent WiFi experience wherever you go.
Luma Whole Home WiFi (3-Pack) - $137.50
Luma redefines home WiFi with the first intelligent WiFi system offering unparalleled speed, security and control. Luma’s Surround WiFi system covers every inch of your home so you can forget about buffering and dead zones. Luma provides next-generation content controls to ensure your children can only access appropriate websites. Luma is just as simple to set up as it is to use. Plug it in, download the app, and it works in minutes. From there, the devices adapt to your home and automatically fine-tune their signal in real time to always offer peak performance and speed.
Wireless mesh routers use multiple access points to provide strong, reliable WiFi across your entire home or office. Most wireless mesh routers provide better network management, improved security, and can be easily controlled via a smartphone.
While mesh routers for home are a fairly recent development, there are now many options to choose from. Here's eight popular systems listed from best to worst in customer satisfaction. Please note, if you have a smaller area to cover, many of these are offered with just one or two devices as well.
eero Home WiFi System (3-Pack) - $398.95
Ideal for most homes, this system comes with an eero and two eero Beacons that seamlessly cover the typical home in fast, reliable WiFi. It’s simple to set up. Easy to manage. And gets better over time with new features and improved performance. eero is WiFi you never have to worry about. Ios requirements: device running iOS 8.0 or later, Android requirements: device running Android 4.3 or later (tablets included) both eero and eero Beacon are powered by TrueMesh, the software and mesh routing algorithm at the core of the eero system. It’s the next generation of wireless mesh technology, custom-built from the ground up to work perfectly with eero. Taking full advantage of the hardware, it means that your WiFi is not only fast and resilient, but also intelligently adapts to your home.
Linksys Velop Tri-band Whole Home WiFi Intelligent Mesh System (3-Pack) - $417.61
Linksys Velop is a high-performing modular Wi-Fi mesh system of nodes built to provide exceptional Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. It sets up in minutes and delivers a flawless, ultra-fast, full-strength signal.
Google WiFi System (3-Pack) - $368
Enjoy a fast signal in every room, on every device. Google Wi-Fi is a new type of connected system that replaces your router for seamless coverage throughout your home.
AmpliFi HD (High-Density) Home Wi-Fi System - $329.99
The AmpliFi HD (High-Density) Home Wi-Fi System includes a Router and two Mesh Points for Wi‑Fi coverage throughout your home. The AmpliFi HD system delivers maximum throughput to meet your streaming and gaming demands with lag-free performance. The Router features an innovative and simple design with an intuitive touchscreen display. The Mesh Points provide enhanced coverage to eliminate dead spots in your home. A mobile app is available for iOS and Android platforms for instant setup and easy management.
NETGEAR Orbi Home Mesh WiFi System (3-Pack) - $287.82 - $30 = $257.82
Bring fast, secure, and reliable internet to your entire family with the NETGEAR Orbi Home WiFi System. No more WiFi boosters or extenders necessary. The Orbi WiFi Router and Satellite Wall Plug In extend high performance WiFi to your property from the basement to the backyard. The system smartly manages your WiFi so that each device's access is optimized and never interrupted.
TP-Link Deco Whole Home Mesh WiFi System (3-Pack) - $228.98
Deco M5 keeps you connected in every room without you having to switch networks or remember different passwords. And with TP-Link’s unique Adaptive Routing Technology, Deco M5 automatically finds the best connection for every device. Now, you can move across your home and always have strong Wi-Fi.
Tenda Nova MW6(3-pack) Whole Home Mesh Router WiFi System (3-Pack) - $147.75
No matter what is your house structure, a set of three Nova units can covers up to 6,000 sq. ft. There’s no hiding place for dead spots, enabling fast and consistent WiFi experience wherever you go.
Luma Whole Home WiFi (3-Pack) - $137.50
Luma redefines home WiFi with the first intelligent WiFi system offering unparalleled speed, security and control. Luma’s Surround WiFi system covers every inch of your home so you can forget about buffering and dead zones. Luma provides next-generation content controls to ensure your children can only access appropriate websites. Luma is just as simple to set up as it is to use. Plug it in, download the app, and it works in minutes. From there, the devices adapt to your home and automatically fine-tune their signal in real time to always offer peak performance and speed.