Regular Extenders vs Mesh Routers - Is a regular extender or mesh router suitable for me?

Regular (single) extenders can extend the coverage, but they might not always provide the same speed and performance as your main router. Sometimes, there might be a noticeable drop in speed due to the way they rebroadcast the signal. In addition, the extender will broadcast a separate Wi-Fi name and so you will need to keep switching between the 2.

If you need a simple and effective way to cover a large area with consistent Wi-Fi, a mesh system is usually the better choice. A mesh Wi-Fi system consists of a router that connects to your modem and multiple nodes placed around your home for complete Wi-Fi coverage in every room. It will broadcast only 1 Wi-Fi name to keep the connection seamless.