Curious about the difference between mesh routers and Wi-Fi extenders? Here's what I found after testing both.

The simplest option to extend Wi-Fi outside is with a mesh system and additional satellite units. This should give you a few ...

If you have a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router, for example, get a dual-band Wi-Fi 6 extender. For easy setup and configuration, wherever possible, opt for an extender that is the same brand as your router.

The extender picks up the signal from your main router and rebroadcasts it, thereby extending the Wi-Fi range. There are a couple of ways to set up your old router as a Wi-Fi extender.

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