Boost Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home with Afrihost

Unlike standalone routers, which use a single device to provide Wi-Fi coverage to a limited area, mesh routers use two or more connected devices to offer multiple sources of Wi-Fi signal, all on the same seamless network.

If you’re finding that your current Wi-Fi setup doesn’t give you the wireless connectivity you want for your whole home, a mesh Wi-Fi system may be the solution for you.

• Get mesh Wi-Fi from Afrihost.

First question to ask – what is the size of your home?

If you have a small home.

• Up to 100m2 home.
• A single Wi-Fi router will be sufficient.

But remember, a single Wi-Fi router has relatively limited coverage and it becomes spotty the farther away you are from the router.

If you have a larger home.

• 150m2 and up home, one with an unusual layout, more than two stories, or interior brick walls.
• You will probably regularly encounter Wi-Fi dead zones.
• This type of house could be a good candidate for a mesh Wi-Fi system.

So what exactly is mesh Wi-Fi?

Mesh routers can help eliminate dead zones. Rather than broadcasting Wi-Fi signals from a single point, mesh router systems have multiple access points. One point links to the modem and acts as the router, while one or more other access points, often called points, capture the router’s signal and rebroadcast it.

For those who aren’t sure if they need a mesh system, or who anticipate moving into a larger home in the near future, you don’t have to commit to a pack of 2 or 3 mesh units to benefit from the expandable coverage of mesh Wi-Fi. Many of the latest standalone routers can actually be paired up for mesh coverage, letting you expand your Wi-Fi to larger areas without ditching your current equipment.

• Get mesh Wi-Fi from Afrihost.

The benefits of mesh Wi-Fi

In addition to creating a strong, reliable Wi-Fi signal, mesh Wi-Fi systems have a few other prominent benefits. Here are some of the biggest pros:

1. Easy network management: Many mesh Wi-Fi systems are totally automated, allowing for easy management through a mobile app, even when you’re not at home.
2. Streamlined connections: the access points all broadcast the same signal, rather than having to route requests through multiple networks.
3. Tight security: Many mesh Wi-Fi routers automatically check for, and install, firmware updates – keeping your network secure.

Get a Wi-Fi mesh system from Afrihost

Afrihost offers the TP-Link X50 Wi-Fi 6 mesh system; all units work together to form one unified network. The X50 delivers a huge boost in coverage, speed, and total Wi-Fi capacity throughout your whole house and is available in a 2-pack (R3 999) and 3-pack (R5 999).

The TP-Link X50 2-pack covers up to 418m2 and the X50 3-pack covers up to 603m2. Wireless connections and optional Ethernet backhaul work together to link TP-Link units, providing even faster network speeds and truly seamless coverage. Want more coverage? Simply add another TP-Link mesh router. And best of all, the TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi is compatible with existing Fibre Wi-Fi routers sold by Afrihost.

• Get the TP-Link X50 3-Pack.

• Get the TP-Link X50 2-Pack.