Wi‑Fi Coverage
How Many Mesh Routers Do You Need?
Why coverage matters
Every home is different. Square metreage, number of rooms, and the devices you run determine how many routers (or mesh nodes) you’ll need for seamless Wi‑Fi everywhere.
Choose your setup
Enter your home size (or number of rooms) and the table below will instantly show the recommended router count.
Studio / small apartment
Recommended routers : 1 router
Basic browsing, streaming in a
single room
2‑3 bedroom house
Recommended routers : 1 2 Mesh routers (mesh primary + satellite) Whole‑house coverage.
Large house / villa
Recommended routers : 3+ Mesh routers (3‑node mesh or router + repeater)
Living room, backyard, pool area, home office
Wi‑Fi Technology Comparison (Wi‑Fi 4 / 5 / 6 / 7)
Pick the right generation for you
Newer Wi‑Fi standards bring higher speeds, better handling of many devices, and lower latency. Choose the generation that matches your budget and future‑proofing needs.
Generation
Key Limitation / Benefit
Recommended Use Case
Wi‑Fi 4
(802.11n)
Legacy only:
Slow speeds for modern web.
Basic browsing on older, legacy devices.
Wi‑Fi 5
(802.11ac)
Capacity Bottleneck: Struggles with multiple active devices.
Single-user
streaming or small, low-traffic homes.
Wi‑Fi 6
(802.11ax)
High Capacity:
Built for smart homes with 20+ devices.
Pro-gaming, smart homes, and busy households.
Wi‑Fi 7
(802.11be)
Next-Gen Power: Lowest latency and massive bandwidth.
8K streaming, VR/AR, and ultimate future-proofing.
Router Placement & Home‑Scenario Visualisation
Get the best signal – place routers smartly
Living room
Central, high on a shelf or wall-mounted
Radiates signal horizontally across the floor plan.
Bedroom
Near the headboard or desk
Guarantees a stable connection for work or streaming.
Kitchen
Mid-wall, clear of large appliances
Reduces metal interference from fridges and ovens.
Backyard
Outdoor-rated mesh or external antenna
Extends Wi‑Fi to al‑fresco spaces safely.
Find the perfect router for your home right now!
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