MESH NETWORKS
Banish those infuriating Wi-Fi not-spots by bolstering your router’s effective range with a mesh-based home networking setup
Linksys Velop MX4200
from £180 / linksys.com
A single Wi-Fi router works fine for small flats and studios, but in a large or odd-shaped dwelling it can result in a whole lot of ‘not-spots’: dead zones where Wi-Fi slows to an intolerable crawl or drops out entirely.
With the sheer amount of connected kit we’re adding to our homes now, having a fast and reliable hook-up throughout the place is essential, but problems caused by walls, ceilings and plain old distance can make a mockery of our smart home dreams.