A mesh network, also known as Wi-Fi Mesh, is undoubtedly one of the best solutions out there today improve our wireless network coverageand also to improve our user experience in general, because it is not limited to expanding the scope, but also introducing other features and functions that will eventually they create great value.

These types of solutions have been available in the mainstream consumer market for some time now, and today creating a Wi-Fi Mesh network is a thing very simple and also affordable. However, there is still some misinformation about this type of network and there are still people who believe that it is the same as resorting to configuring a Wi-Fi router and repeater, that there is no difference.

Nothing is further from reality. The Wi-Fi Mesh network is based on this idea, i.e. we have a router and a series of repeaters or a PLC device with a repeater which connect to it and act as satellite devices that allow us to extend the reach of the Wi-Fi network to different areas of our home or office. However, when we create a mesh network, those satellite devices connect to the router and also to each other, and they work smart for optimal network management.

Thanks to this intelligent way of working, all solutions that are part of a Wi-Fi Mesh network can manage traffic optimally depending on where we are, as well as the type of device we use and other very important factors such as the state of the network, its saturation and signal strength at any particular moment.

Thanks to this intelligent network management that is done automatically in real time, we will always enjoy the best possible connection and if one of the satellite devices fails or goes down, the network will try to redirect the connection to another nearby one to we will not be without internet connection.

To understand this better, let’s look at a concrete example. Imagine a house with two floors and an attic, where we have a console and a TV. If we want to create a Wi-Fi network capable of reaching all these plants, it would be ideal use a mesh network deployed as follows: a router on the central floor and two Wi-Fi repeaters, or PLCs with Wi-Fi repeaters, on the other floors. In this way, we would enjoy all the advantages offered by the latest generation of Wi-Fi Mesh networks:

• we should multiple networks united into onewith a single network name and password.
• The devices will communicate with each other in real time and automatically make the necessary adjustments that will allow us always enjoy the best possible connection.
• Technology Wi-Fi Mesh Steering it automatically directs the devices we have connected via Wi-Fi to the ideal wireless access points in every situation, i.e. those with the best Wi-Fi signal.
• They will also use the offered wireless frequency fastest connectionthanks to Cross Band Repeating technology.
• automatic protection against drops and loss of connection on satellite devices. If the repeater we are connected to goes down, our mesh network will try to connect us to the nearest one so we don’t run out of internet.
• The antennas will send a targeted signal to connected devices to improve range and speed, thanks Beamforming technology.

With FRITZ! from AVM creating a mesh network is very easy. We explained the whole process in this article a few years ago, so if you have any questions, I invite you to take a look. These devices also have valuable features that clearly differentiate them, such as simplified interface for easy control and management of our mesh network, timer to control the switching on and off of the network and Parental control.

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