Routers & mesh
Choose and connect the right equipment. Practical guides to understand your options and choose your next step.
Mesh or extender: choosing the right fix
Match the equipment to the weak area and the connection it can receive.
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What tri-band actually means
Read the band breakdown and backhaul policy before comparing headline speeds.
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How many mesh nodes do you need?
Count required coverage areas and reliable links rather than square metres alone.
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Where to place mesh nodes
Place a wireless node where it receives well and extends towards the weak room.
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When wired backhaul is worth it
Use Ethernet for the link that walls and distance make unreliable.
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Can you mix mesh brands?
Check mesh family, firmware and supported roles before adding a node.
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Access point mode or router mode?
Give routing duties to the intended gateway and check which features move with them.
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Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7: buying for your devices
Match the upgrade to your equipment, rooms and actual workload.
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Check the Ethernet ports before buying
Follow the wired path from the internet connection to your devices.
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Using your own router with Italian fibre
Check the optical handover, provider settings and telephone service separately.
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Choosing a router with a SIM slot
Check the mobile connection, the tariff and the home network separately.
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Before replacing the ISP router
Preserve the services you use and make the change reversible.
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Mesh in a long, narrow home
Design the route along the apartment before counting the nodes.
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Powerline or mesh?
Compare the electrical route with the wireless route inside your own home.
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Turning a second router into an access point
Reuse suitable hardware without creating a second home network.
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Is it time to replace your router?
Build a short evidence list before buying a faster-looking box.
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