ᐅ Which Wi-Fi Mesh System for Home Use?

Hello,

I wanted to ask where it is best to place the Wi-Fi mesh system in a new build.

We have a basement, ground floor, first floor, and attic. The internet connection with the main router is in the basement.

Where is the best place to position the mesh repeaters? One per floor?

Which mesh system would you recommend for a stable Wi-Fi connection?

Mesh in the sense of wireless mesh, or are there LAN connections available in the house, and how do you come to the conclusion about mesh?

In new constructions, no mesh is needed. That is a retrofit solution. Plan enough LAN ports in the ceilings and connect access points via PoE. This ensures fast and stable Wi-Fi.

Mesh because I want only one Wi-Fi access for the entire house and ensure good coverage everywhere.

I have installed enough Ethernet cables in every room and would, of course, connect the individual mesh routers/repeaters via Ethernet.

I haven’t heard about access points yet.

Are access points mounted on the ceiling? Is it possible to place them behind the TV cabinet or somewhere else?

Access points do exactly what you want. They are connected to the LAN by cable and create a large Wi-Fi network. Devices are then handed over between the individual access points. In mesh systems or with repeaters, the cable connection between the access points is established via Wi-Fi.

Pacc666 schrieb:

Mesh, because I want only one Wi-Fi network for the entire house and good coverage everywhere

These things are not related at all, and mesh is not really needed here. Just look up "mesh" online.

The simplest solution, if you have a Fritzbox: buy a Fritz repeater, e.g., model 2400 (these are not repeaters in the strict sense). Each device will require a power outlet and a LAN connection.

A better solution: distribute Wi-Fi access points strategically throughout the house. For example, Ubiquiti devices are well suited for this. Standard access points are designed for ceiling mounting, but there are also wall models available if ceiling connections were not planned. The investment cost is higher than the other option, but the installation will be much cleaner.